Mabelle
@Mabella26
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
101
Contacts
350
About me
Filipino
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks Filipino, American English, British English
Registration: 12 September 2011
Activity
19th Century Burger (2nd Branch)
19th Century Burger on Prince Sultan in front of Saudia Compound is now open! Go check their delicious menu and big family section! :) Great american burgers and ambiance! Most expatriates are hanging out there! Check out the place! Read More
Native english teacher in Jeddah by Talkshow
Hi I am looking for native english teacher. I am new in Jeddah. I stay here few months.
How about a non native English teacher but very knowledgeable about the language? Read More
Intro by sheene
Hi Everyone! I'm a FIlipina nurse working in Jeddah... found this site while i'm checking for some personal stuffs...seemed to be an interesting site.. full of info and shall I say fun... hope everybody is getting what they deserve... ENjoy!
I am sure her mailbox is full of invites. It is amazing the replies we get here. My profile picture was a cat...and then men reply saying how beautiful I am......hello...... I am a old married lady, not interested in any man but my husband.Very ... Read More
Going stir crazy in Jeddah! by gpetr67
Hello fellow expats.......I have now been in Jeddah for 10 weeks. I do not live on a compound, I live in the city about a 5 minute walk from the US Embassy. I am honestly just looking for some fellow expat friends. Evening are long and lonely, ...
If you are geeky like me, i enrolled myself to free online courses. Check coursera and edx dot org! Fun way to spend your spare time. Read More
BEACH RESORTS @ Obhur! by mirmo08
Bonjour fellas :cool: Any idea of the following resorts at obhur? - La Plage - Silver&Sands - Al Salhia - Fal Beach PM me If you have their contact numbers :top: (NO bogus info please). THANKS!
I just gave you the info about Silver Sands lol. Read More
FAMILY VISIT VISA RENEWAL (SAUDI EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES) by tuttifrutti
Hello, Im a Filipina and Im on a Family Visit Visa here valid for 90 days, however its a "SINGLE ENTRY" visa. My husband is working here and has his residency card (IQAMA). My concern is, ill be leaving Saudi Arabia for about 3 weeks this June for a ...
You need to contact an agency in the Philippines. Saudi Embassy won't entertain individuals there. I had the same problem with you before (processing visa) Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Aquafina is the best bottled water here for it is low in sodium or the baby water available in pharmacies and danubes. Whether you like it or not you'll learn a little arabic here for most of them still do not know how to speak english. (Informal ... Read More
activity groups for children by guestposter525
hello jeddah mums I am a british mum with 3 girls. Are there any childrens activity groups run by mums?? I would also like to meet up with other mums and organize some activities for kids. any mums interested pls reply. thanking you Rizi
I am not a mum yet but I'm a school teacher by profession with 8 yrs experience however this yr I move with my husband here in Jeddah so unfortunately I need to give up my career. I'm willing to help arrange activities for the kids since I just stay ... Read More
sight seeing by Anila subramaniam
What are the nice places to visit in riyadh?
Red Sand Read More
Compounds that allow dogs by jjo333
Hello all, compounds that take dogs?
Western Compound!!! :) Read More
Riyadh vs Jeddah
I wrote a new post in my blog. Comparing the two cities. I love them both! :) I'm missing Riyadh but definitely loving Jeddah now. Read More
Belgian master chocolatier just arrived in Jeddah ;-) by erikvdv
Hello people, I just arrived in Jeddah 5 days ago, I hope to meet some people so my life outside of work will be at least a little bit fun too :D So let me introduce myself: I'm Erik, 26 years old and just spent the last year working in London for ...
Chocolates!!!!! Read More
Famliy Visit Visa by aadel.marediya
Dear Expat Guru, I want to bring my family on family visit visa. However, on my passport my wife's name is Aadel Farhin Marediya whereas on her passport it is Farhin Aadel Maredia. The name on the marraige certificate is Farheen Marediya. I just ...
I hate to bring this news but I read it on ArabNews that they are not releasing any tourist visas now. Please check if this is true. Read More
decision to close shops by 9 p.m. by Guestposter5841
http://www.arabnews.com/news/540006 if shops close at 9pm, what would you now do during your mall trip schedules or family days at the malls?
Lol perhaps they will open at 8 am lol :) It's time for them to change their lifestyle. Sleep early, wakeup early, and be normal. :) Read More
Family visit visa delays by Lousurv
Is anyone experiencing delays for visit visa for dependants? My husbands companu submitted the visa over a month ago and still heard nothing. Is there a problem with visit visas for Jeddah? This is getting very frustrating.
There's this news in ArabNews and Saudi Gazette. They will not release tourist visa (visit visas) now. Please check it. I read it this morning. I'm a bit nervous because I'm still on a visit visa and have to renew this April. Read More