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Dean64 New member

Member since 06 June 2012

Dean64New member28 June 2012 17:51:22

Hi:
I have a applied for a job as a paramedic in Jeddah, A friend of mine applied for a job as a nurse. We were wonderingif there are beaches where she can wear a bikini, What are the chances that when we are on a compound together that we can visit each other. I have been ready a lot of the blogs about Jeddah. Sounds like a very interesting place to live and work.
Hope to hear back
Thank you

dragonladyoz Contributor

Member since 23 May 2012

dragonladyozContributor29 June 2012 19:47:40

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yes - there are a number of beaches around Jeddah that are "western"/private beasches that you pay to enter, so if you are there then she can wear a bikini - a popular one is silver sands.

Generally speaking, on the compound (if you are on the same one) then you would perhaps be able to see each other easily - but that said it would depend on the compound and where you are living on it. If she is in single female accom then you would not be permitted to enter and there may be rules/regulations for her to follow.

presidconsult Serial expat

Member since 10 June 2012

presidconsultSerial expat30 June 2012 08:18:14

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@ dragonladyoz!
Can you please give further directions to Sands Beach or GPS Coordinates would be helpful.
Regards!

dragonladyoz Contributor

Member since 23 May 2012

dragonladyozContributor30 June 2012 12:54:47

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Can't give directions - I don't drive so don't tend to pay attention to where I'm going and we don't have GPS so can't give coords.

Best I can do is north past airport.

mrlonely Member

Member since 11 July 2012

mrlonelyMember11 July 2012 14:32:10

welcome Dean

there are a lot of places in jeddah where u can have a complete privacy, but u have to pay for that, some beaches or restaurants, regarding the acommodation it depends on the owners rules, but ofcourse its not allowed to be in a females accommodation, and i know many expats sharing the same aptm

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