Saraj

There are many expats living in that part of town. Just make sure that the house you decide on has iron grilles on all ground floor windows and rear entrances.

Apart from that it's okay.

We are living in Janzour near the big nursery, the power is stable, Wimax signal stength is at 100%, the wireless phone works fine............ life's just peachy

Forget Siraj, there's a major apartment block construction project ongoing, it will be terribly busy once they are finished.

There are a couple of good shops there now, particularly the new deli.

Horizontal Harry wrote:

There are a couple of good shops there now, particularly the new deli.

The deli mentioned here is well worth a visit. As you drive from Regatta / Dysfunction Junction, pass straight thru the next fecked up shaped roundabout to Siraj main street. The deli is on the left, on the corner of the second block. It has a 1970's stone cladding facia and the wood is painted limp green and pus yellow. Don't be put off by the tasteless exterior. And BTW there is a Gary Glitter tractor parked outside the front door.

The BIG draw for me about this place is that they stock Brazilian beef filet. Now, don't expect prime Aberdeen Angus here, the Braz is nowhere near as tender as AA and is a wee bit fattier, but that ain't bad as a good rib(less) roast. Also very good on the braai when the coals are low. Slice into 4-5cm steaks. Chuck plenty of mixed herbs on it and shallow fry in butter with a sliced clove of garlic for 5 mins a side for medium. Serve with Gordon Ramsay (see BBC Good Food web) chips and a mixed sidesald, and wash down with strong home brewed IPA or strong dark ale.

Hmmmmmm

I was also in the Reagatta area, went down the road that has the British Council building on it close to the ocean. On the left side of the road are a bunch of brand new villas with facilities (gym, squash etc) similar to Palm City but cheaper. All unoccupied due to the lockerbie prisioner living in one of them, apprently unless he is moved elsewhere or kicks it, nobody else can live in the place.

What is the English Drinking Club?

TexasAggie wrote:

What is the English Drinking Club?

The British Embassy social club....being embassy property it's not dry. Entrance by invite only.

Sandman6 wrote:

TexasAggie wrote:

What is the English Drinking Club?

The British Embassy social club....being embassy property it's not dry. Entrance by invite only.

Thanks... I remember when we use to fly it into the US Embassy in KSA from Bahrain.