Activities in Riyadh

Hello,

Hope this finds you well.

I know how you would feel as you recently moved to Riyadh and I would like to offer you answers for your questions.

1. You can play squash at Al Khozama Sports Center, this is sports center of Alkhozama Hotel which is located in the heart of Olaya road few blocks away from Faisalia Tower. Im not sure they offer kickboxing courts there.

2. Golf court at Arizona Compound, it is nearby the airport

3. You have to try Saad Addin and Al Hallab Palace. Both have variety of western desserts.

4. thats possible, you have to call any tours desk at any 5 star hotel asking for a city tour.

5. Tahliya street have a couple of very fine billiards and snookers, forgot the names though

6. Best way to learn Arabic is to get as many arabic speaking friends as you can. They must be willing not to speak english with you. You can also contact your embassy and consult them whether they have arabic learning courses or do they recommend any educational instit. where you can get urself enrolled.

Tks and Welcome to Riyadh
Waleed

Thanks a ton willie28,

I managed to play a round of golf at Dirab Golf course on Friday. The championship course is pretty good. I'll try the Arizona this weekend.

Thank you for the information on the rest of questions.

Future seems brighter in Riyadh than I thought

Hi,

I'd like a game of snooker if you want to play? I live in Riyadh near Al Othain Mall.

Here's my number - 056 210 6624

cheers

Tom

willie28 wrote:

5. Tahliya street have a couple of very fine billiards and snookers, forgot the names though

Hello,


Hope this finds you well. Can I ask where this is near or a grid reference on a map as I looked on my map and couldn't find it? Is it near a well known landmark in the area?

all the best

Tom

Tom, I'm over at Tahlia. This is the unofficial name. The landmark for this street would be Localizer mall, I think.

Anyhow, I'll give you a shout later today and we could decide where and when to play.

Anybody else interested to join please feel free...

BillyNoMates wrote:

willie28 wrote:

5. Tahliya street have a couple of very fine billiards and snookers, forgot the names though

Hello,


Hope this finds you well. Can I ask where this is near or a grid reference on a map as I looked on my map and couldn't find it? Is it near a well known landmark in the area?

all the best

Tom

Hi QQureshi,

thanks for the reply. Do you play snooker or pool or both? Feel free to give me a call when you get a chance today or whenever although I'll be playing football at the Siemens' German compound later today.

BTW, where are you from and what are you doing here in Riyadh if you don't mind me asking? I'm a technical trainer working for a German and Saudia company here.

best regards

Tom

I play Squash A level
If you want a nice match call me

Hi Afadly

I also play squash I am not A level just begeinner if you want to play give me a call

Hi there

Is there anybody practicing kickboxing/boxing here in Riyadh?

I'm a newbie in boxing though, I did that with a professional trainer in Dubai for some 4 months, m currently out of touch for last 3 months, and need to catch up fast.

I need a partner, or a trainer(if somebody is interested to join) or if somebody could help me telling some training facility where I can start over.

BR - hussain

There is an another 18 hole championship golf course about 20kms north of the city called Riyadh Golf course. i play there once. The most common membership program cost SAR2,000 for the year then SAR100 per round.

I play there once week usually on a Friday morning. Access used to be a desert road but now tarmacadam all the way.


website is riyadhgolfcourses.com

a_jambo wrote:

There is an another 18 hole championship golf course about 20kms north of the city called Riyadh Golf course. i play there once. The most common membership program cost SAR2,000 for the year then SAR100 per round.

I play there once week usually on a Friday morning. Access used to be a desert road but now tarmacadam all the way.


website is riyadhgolfcourses.com

Hi,

How does this compare to Dirab with regard to facilities and the actual course?

Thanks

I have been to Dirab but never played there. Dirab is "greener" with wide fairways and for those that play "serious" golf it is seen as a much easier course than RGG. RGG is challenging. I am on a 28 handicap but get around ok and don't consider a difficult course to play. More water to contend with at RGG.

Facilities are good with a massive clubhouse (much bigger than Dirab) containing small "bar" (no alcohol of course) to ones side of the the main dining room. Downstairs full clean locker room (rarely used) and showers, games room, gym, ladies spa, sauna etc.

I live near the top of the Northern ring so RGG is closer than Dirab for me.

There is also a 9 hole (all par 3's) at the Intercontinental hotel. Played there once and did not like it much. Prefer nice long holes and plenty of space.

I have photos of RGG at
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?u … feat=email

Hi jambo... I'm playing in RGC too and with 28 hdcp. I hope we can play one time. I'll be playing tomorrow so hoping to see you there.

cheers,

looks like we have been invaded by a bunch of Tiger Woods, on the forum...?

lets hope we will not be seeing any dented fenders around here?

Tiger who?, never heard of him

musicman wrote:

looks like we have been invaded by a bunch of Tiger Woods, on the forum...?

lets hope we will not be seeing any dented fenders around here?

a_jambo wrote:

Tiger who?, never heard of him

is that before or after the fender bender event?

Is he the guy that who had his fans shout "in the hole" every time he got his "putter" out.

you are certainly getting warmer, a_jambo....
and sure,
hes the guy who couldn't decide between a wood and an iron, a tree or a fire hydrant....

...he also owns many cars but now he has a hole in one...

...and when he got the putt by his Mrs, the police asked her how many times she hit him. She said, “I don't know exactly, but put me down for a 5......

are you getting anywhere near there, now?

Yip got him now. Nice guy. Pity the wife, She only got $30mil or something from the divorce or was that Jack Norman's wife?

Anyway big numbers

they all benefit financially from such escapades, thats why Islamic Shariah Law allows only 1/4 (if they have no kids) or 1/8 (if they have kids) of the estate to the wife of a deceased.

musicman wrote:

they all benefit financially from such escapades, thats why Islamic Shariah Law allows only 1/4 (if they have no kids) or 1/8 (if they have kids) of the estate to the wife of a deceased.

Which works if your family is going to take care of you for life.  But since this isn't the way it happens in the West, the wife needs to get what she can (and partners typically get 1/2!).

yep, for sure, thats why u guys need to get the extended family unit back on track... once again

A Lion will never leave his lioness for another women; but a Tiger Wood!

Any golfer will tell you that the basic rule of thumb in hitting a white ball around te greens is "never up, never in". Tiger just wudnt listen...

@alherault

Are ther many (any?) places in this great city that have pool tables?

Cheers

The whole city is full of pool tables, especially Tahlia St. on Olaya and the adjacent Dabab St. have many snooker/billiards club

I am looking for someone to play tennis with, I am very fond of this game but most of my freinds are after football, so anyone interested plz contact me.

anything about paintball ?