Shoane
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Registration: 24 October 2024
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Drivers license conversion
Good day. Those of you from the UK and other such countries where we drive in the left lane, how easy was it to get a Saudi drivers license and what is the process actually? Is a test needed? I am from South Africa and we drive on the left like the ... Read More
Dubai visa when coming from KSA
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can advise the most straightforward way to get a single entry Dubai visa, if one is an expat in KSA? A South African in my instance. Some people have told me to just do it through Emirates, others have said when ... Read More
Accommodation for just one week by Shoane
Hello all. There is a period of about 8 days between when I have to move out of my hotel and when I can move into more permanent accommodation. Does anyone have any suggestions for an affordable place to stay for a very short period? I literally ...
@Bhavna Thank you so much for the guidance! Read More
Accommodation for just one week
Hello all. There is a period of about 8 days between when I have to move out of my hotel and when I can move into more permanent accommodation. Does anyone have any suggestions for an affordable place to stay for a very short period? I literally ... Read More
Latin dance by AdolfoGQ
Hi, I am new in Riyadh and I arrived only one month ago. I like very much latin dance. I dance salsa, bachata and kizomba. I am looking for places to dance but here is very very difficult. So, is anybody want to learn latin dance I could teach her ...
@AdolfoGQ Hi Adolfo. I am not sure you are even in KSA any more but I love salsa, kizomba and bachata and was really hoping to find an instructor or dance school here. Are you still around? Read More
Mada card query by Shoane
Hi, can anyone tell me if the Mada card is an absolute necessity in Saudi Arabia? Over and above one's own bank card from home and a local bank card (e.g. SAB debit card.) Thanks, just trying to understand what the unique differentiator is that so ...
@RedTrumpet Superbly helpful, thank you! Read More
Mada card query
Hi, can anyone tell me if the Mada card is an absolute necessity in Saudi Arabia? Over and above one's own bank card from home and a local bank card (e.g. SAB debit card.) Thanks, just trying to understand what the unique differentiator is that so ... Read More
Annual rentals
Hello friends. From what I understand, before you move into a compound you have to.pay 12 months' rental upfront! There is no way I will manage this, does anyone know a safe and comfortable complex or other accommodation option where rental can be ... Read More