@Alisan
expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 08 February 2010
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Kalamata Olives
Hello guys, I have been looking for the Greek Kalamata olives for quite some now. I was wondering u knw where i cld ge them.. Tx Read More
Handmade jewelery? by yazzz
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone knew where one can buy handmade jewelry? Any open days or bazaars for that kind of stuff? Thanks!
This is an old post but there's a bazar tmrw at kingdom compound 9.00 to 11.30 am and they hv this stuff! Read More
Wall Art for home decor by jazi
Hi there, Would appreciate if someone can guide me to a nice shop where i can buy wall art for my apartment. I have visited IKEA but am not really impressed with what they had to offer. Thank you.
Try Saco world, a while ago we got some beautiful stuff, and it was reasonnably priced too. They always have a section for art decor I blv! Read More
Buying clothes in Riyadh by eveningstar
Is it easy enough to get large size clothes for men in Riyadh? I mean things like size 11 shoes and sandals. Evening Star
My hubby got shoes from Timberland (Granada mall), Merrell also have this size, i think it's in Olaya (not sure though, since i wasnt with him). Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
i don't even know what DQ is...( i'm guessing its a big compound...right??)DQ = Diplomatic Quarter. Alisan, I live very close if you ever want to meet at Starbucks for coffee :)Sure. That wld be nice :)) Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
So, nobody here living in the DQ and using a part time help?? How depressing!! Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
Wow, I have never heard of them sending anyone away either ... I have gone in there before saying I was going to see Mary Poppins so pretty sure they either don't understand or dn't care ... geuss that guy got out of the wrong side of the bedYeah i ... Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
Wow, I have never heard of them sending anyone away either ... I have gone in there before saying I was going to see Mary Poppins so pretty sure they either don't understand or dn't care ... geuss that guy got out of the wrong side of the bedYeah i ... Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
I've never heard of them turning anybody away. Tell your helper to give them a big smile and they won't even check ID (works for me, anyway :lol:).Ahhh i wish..they seem to have freaked her out, and now she wants me to go pick her up which doesnt ... Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
Most people are checked going into the DQ, they also like to ask where you are going even when they have no idea who you are talking about ... but why is that a problem anyway?Yeah I knw, this happened with my helper lately :( and was wondering ... Read More
Part time help by Alisan
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ...
Oops! Sorry for the repost. Had a connection prob!! Read More
Part time help
Hello guys, I have a Q for those who live inside the DQ, and are using a part time helper. How do you get them inside the DQ? arent they stopped at the gate for id check?! Is anyone using one they can recommend, pls? I really really need one ... Read More
MIL visiting in Riyadh by Alisan
Hello all, Well, a close friend of mine is expecting a visit from her mother in law next month, and needs ideas as to things, and places she can do or take her to. Any suggestions?? Tx :)
Thank u so much Alliecat for the suggestion :) Read More
MIL visiting in Riyadh
Hello all, Well, a close friend of mine is expecting a visit from her mother in law next month, and needs ideas as to things, and places she can do or take her to. Any suggestions?? Tx :) Read More
Turkish bazaar?? by Alisan
Hello everyone, Was wondering if anybody knows whether or not there's a Turkish bazaar at their embassy tomorrow? And at what time? Tx a lot.
Thank u so much :)))) Read More