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English expat in Saudi Arabia

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English

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English, and a bit of German

Registration: 29 July 2013

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tonybrock46

Pet cremation by Tonybrock46

Good afternoon, Is anyone aware of any such facilities in or around Riyadh for the cremation of your pets once they pass away? This isn't a requirement yet, but I am due to bring my dogs out here early next month and want to be prepared should ...

Tony

I asked the receptionist at the Vet earlier today and she looked at me like I had two heads!My two cents: I'm sure you can't find any kind of cremation services here. Wish someone corrects me.Thanks for your reply, I really do hope your ... Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tonybrock46

Pet cremation by Tonybrock46

Good afternoon, Is anyone aware of any such facilities in or around Riyadh for the cremation of your pets once they pass away? This isn't a requirement yet, but I am due to bring my dogs out here early next month and want to be prepared should ...

Tony

Thanks James, I was throwing it out to see if any people had actually used this type of service here in KSA. I asked the receptionist at the Vet earlier today and she looked at me like I had two heads! Regards Tony Read More

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Tonybrock46 created a thread
9 years ago

Pet cremation

Good afternoon, Is anyone aware of any such facilities in or around Riyadh for the cremation of your pets once they pass away? This isn't a requirement yet, but I am due to bring my dogs out here early next month and want to be prepared should ... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
9 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

Hein, Sent you a PM..... Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
9 years ago
LindsayLouise

King Abdulaziz Equestrian Race Track by Janadriyah by LindsayLouise

Okay, I just cannot get a straight answer to my question, even when I ring the restaurant at King Abdulaziz Equestrian race track they won't answer my question, or are very vague. Anyway, what I'm wanting to know, when you book a table in ...

Tony

Hiya, The last time I visited, we were a party of about 14 who booked a table, and if it is the same one, they place the buffet (a very good buffet too) along the back wall and you can walk through the glass doors on to the balcony overlooking the ... Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
9 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

Hi Hein, What is your nationality? and is it compound accommodation you are looking for? Let me know and I will PM you some details. Thanks Tony Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

Ironically, most western compounds have westerners on them, how strange eh?? And on most western compounds, the likes of abayas are banned from being worn, and people walk round in western clothes, how strange all this type of activity on a western ... Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

Hi Tony, We play at a few clubs in and around Riyadh. We have a regular crew, tend to play every weekend. None of us are superstars, it's just good to get out and there are some cracking courses round here. You are more than welcome to join ... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tinajaipur

rent in al-kharj in riyadh (KSA) by tinajaipur

i have got a job in a university in al-kharj with monthly salary of rs. 140,000 (including everything).wld like to know the rent of a one room apartment in indian rupees so that i can decide whether to move or not. people have told me not to go if ...

Tony

thnax. do u know abt this university. is it good or fake one. if u know anything plz let me know. though i have been checking on the internet daily. also i would like to know if the saudi consulate and the ministry of saudi arabia charge 1200 per ... Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tinajaipur

rent in al-kharj in riyadh (KSA) by tinajaipur

i have got a job in a university in al-kharj with monthly salary of rs. 140,000 (including everything).wld like to know the rent of a one room apartment in indian rupees so that i can decide whether to move or not. people have told me not to go if ...

Tony

hi tony, thanx for the information provided by you. could you also tell me if living as a single female is as simple and easy in saudi as in india and other western nations.Living in Saudi as a single woman, especially if not provided compound ... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
tinajaipur

rent in al-kharj in riyadh (KSA) by tinajaipur

i have got a job in a university in al-kharj with monthly salary of rs. 140,000 (including everything).wld like to know the rent of a one room apartment in indian rupees so that i can decide whether to move or not. people have told me not to go if ...

Tony

Accomodation in Al Kharj is cheap compared to Riyadh (about half!!) I would suggest for a 2 bedroom unfurnised apartment, you would pay approximately 27,000rs pm or 1,600 sar.. Good luck.. Read More

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Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

I have a place that is off compound, which, as a white English man, is quite a different thing to do, I socialise with workmates and enjoy the company of the guys in my apartment block, I play golf, quite a bit, lol. Plenty of eating places around, ... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
10 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

Hello Jack, Arabian homes is a good compound, I stayed on there for a while, and you will enjoy it, not sure about the social aspect as I never got the chance, everyone seemed to keep themselves to themselves! But regarding facilities and ... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
11 years ago
scottshi2012

Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012

Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott

Tony

You are correct, these are not furnished, they do however, have a fitted kitchen and A/C in all rooms.... Read More

Tony
Tonybrock46 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Rigger64

Help me understand... by Rigger64

Obviously, I'm not Muslim. Can someone help me understand, please? I thought there were 5 prayers time each day. Why does DestinationJeddah list 6? Also, other than the Sunrise prayer, how are the times for the other calls to prayer ...

Tony

Some good information there, thanks for posting, One final question.. As everything closes for these Prayer times, what determines the length? of does everything close for a pre determined time? I know there are places. even the app on my phone, ... Read More