Kids In Riyadh

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Member since 20 August 2012

K for kiteActive member20 August 2012 21:51:51

Hi everyone,

I live actually in London and will be moving soon with my children (11 &8) tojoin my husband in Riyadh.

We are very used to moving but everytime Iam all concerned about my children safety and happiness. would they be happy, busy and safe out there? how social life for children of this age if they live in a compound? do all nationalities mix up, get together and be friends like we are so lukcy over here in London (with social life). Iam so confused and feels like a YOYO everyday...one day all excited the other day worried and apprehensive. anyone out there with children this age more or less....how was the move for them????

Can anyone take me out of my misery and help with information...I am just like this

Thanks a lot

Dija

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat21 August 2012 17:57:20

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Welcome to KSA

There will be lots of activities and other children on compound so don't worry

Compounds are safe and secure

K for kite Active member

Member since 20 August 2012

K for kiteActive member21 August 2012 20:58:03

Thank you for your nice message...

vinnie2332 Active member

Member since 25 July 2011

vinnie2332Active member22 August 2012 08:17:58

Life in Riyadh for families is fantastic! There are many activities aimed at families, specfically the children. Many malls have built in theme parks for the kids. Outside of the malls there are even whole parks dedicated to families with kids.

Good Luck!

K for kite Active member

Member since 20 August 2012

K for kiteActive member22 August 2012 11:10:18

Thank you Vinnie. Do you have children of your own? we will be living in AL HAmra compound and I was just hoping that life in a compound wouldnt be too chlostrophobic after some time...

I sould go and check some websites ...any you advise I should look at???

Have a good day
K

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat22 August 2012 13:37:27

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http://www.alhamra.com.sa/facilities.html

Alstroemeria Active member

Member since 02 May 2012

AlstroemeriaActive member22 August 2012 15:27:21

How about nurseries for babies? I have a 10 months old baby and I hope to start working soon and I wonder if there are good nurseries in Riyadh that have kind professionals who take good care of your baby, as I've never left him for anyone before.

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