@shenry
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Jubail
Registration: 06 January 2010
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Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike by shenry
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean
SUCCESS FOUND IN JUBAIL! Had some great luck with the help of a fellow Expat last night. If anyone is ever interested, there is a great sports store on Jeddah St. just across the street from Jubail Center. It had 5-6 different spin bike models and ... Read More
Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike by shenry
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean
Forgot to mention we're looking in the Dammam/Jubail area! Read More
Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean Read More
Rental Agent by shenry
Hello Everyone! I will be joining the Jubail community starting Dec 1st to work on the Sadara project. My house in Saudi has been taken care of by my company up until this point but in Jubail it will be up to me. After reading the many threads on ...
Thank you for your help. For anyone else interested, I've found a company that will help if your searching for accommodation. They can be found at: moveoneinc.com and they have a presence in Saudi. Read More
Rental Agent
Hello Everyone! I will be joining the Jubail community starting Dec 1st to work on the Sadara project. My house in Saudi has been taken care of by my company up until this point but in Jubail it will be up to me. After reading the many threads on ... Read More
Running Shop in Jeddah
I know lots of places in Jeddah that sell N-ike, Puma, and Adidas "running" shoes but my question to you all is there an actual "running" store that deals exclusivly to the running scene? I'm not sure if running is as popular here as it is in the ... Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa? by shenry
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa?
Thanks Musicman! Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa?
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa? Read More
Anyone even been to Rabigh?
The company I'm working for is pushing HARD to get a big contract in Rabigh and if we get it I would be hoping to travel there. Has anyone here ever spent time in Rabigh? Comments? Tips? Thanks! Shenry Read More
US Consulate in Jeddah
Does anyone know the local number for the US Consulate in Jeddah? It says (966) 2-667-0080 on the web site but that doesn't seem to be working from my phone... Am I doing something wrong? Not an emergency or anything, just figured it's a good number ... Read More
What Book Are You Reading? by Alliecat
I've just finished 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brian. It's a very intense depiction of a man's memories of Vietbnam. Excellent book. I highly recommend it. Almost impossible to put down. Sudden idea: maybe we could arrange a 'book ...
MisterStretch, are you a fan of Koontz? I've only read one of his book's "Icebound" but I thought it was good, very suspenceful. I'm big into this guy Greg Iles, anyone read anything from him? Read More
What Book Are You Reading? by Alliecat
I've just finished 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brian. It's a very intense depiction of a man's memories of Vietbnam. Excellent book. I highly recommend it. Almost impossible to put down. Sudden idea: maybe we could arrange a 'book ...
Wow Alliecat, how weird, I JUST finished that book maybe a week ago. Agreed, it was very intense but I loved it. Read it on a whim and couldn't put it down. Highly recomended if into stories of human nature/Vietnam/ war stories. Very moving. Read More
Get Out! Save Your Sanity! by MisterStretch
As a long-term expat I know the value of changing one's environment when living in a difficult and/or restrictive culture. Many of my friends who have lived and worked here in the ME agree that getting out of KSA two or three times a year is ...
Couldn't agree with you more MisterStretch!!! I am lucky enough to get 18days vacation for every 91 that I spend in this beautiful country!!! In the next year i'll be going to the Bahamas in may, and Australia in October. I am desperatly trying to ... Read More
what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice
If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long stay) This will reduce the ...
I think for the ppl that don't like it in Saudi enough to complain there is a great saying that my mother would use... "you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here"!!! sounds about right! haha :D Read More
Are expats in KSA often kinda weird? by Alliecat
I have noticed a trend--among western expats, anyway! I'm trying to decide if they were weird when they came here or if they got weird after being here for a while. Opinions? Theories?
An observation: There is no doubt that there are some "wierd" people in my camp but not in the way you speak of. I guess i'm lucky. It seems to me at everyone I meet is friendly and accepting. When I first got here ppl were more than happy to make ... Read More