Women in riyadh

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Tabsy Active member

Member since 30 July 2016

TabsyActive member02 August 2016 20:10:53

Hi ladies

Moving to Riyadh to join my husband soon but really wanted to find out as much as I can before I come so that I know what to expect.

I know women aren't allowed to drive in general outside of compounds but I just wondered what that means in reality. Can I get a taxi by myself to get to where I need to go and are they well regulated and safe?

When my husband is at work would I be able to get to markets to go do my grocery shopping or get to malls to clothes shop and will I be able to get to the gym? Or does my hubby have to accompany me when I go out?

Are there any areas I can go to cycle or practice my photography and will I need a chaperone?

What about eating out? Can I visit some of the good restaurants out there with girl friends and wil I be able to sit with my husband if we go out for a romantic dinner???

Sorry for my ignorance. Hearing conflicting views from people.

Thanks in advance.

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat03 August 2016 05:37:27

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Tabsy wrote:
Hi ladies

Moving to Riyadh to join my husband soon but really wanted to find out as much as I can before I come so that I know what to expect.

I know women aren't allowed to drive in general outside of compounds but I just wondered what that means in reality. Can I get a taxi by myself to get to where I need to go and are they well regulated and safe?

YES, NO ISSUES AT ALL.

When my husband is at work would I be able to get to markets to go do my grocery shopping or get to malls to clothes shop and will I be able to get to the gym? Or does my hubby have to accompany me when I go out?

NO ISSUES.

Are there any areas I can go to cycle or practice my photography and will I need a chaperone?

THIS MAYBE AN ISSUE, ESPECIALLY THE CYCLING PART

What about eating out? Can I visit some of the good restaurants out there with girl friends and wil I be able to sit with my husband if we go out for a romantic dinner???

THERE ARE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR FAMILIES IN EACH AND EVERY RESTAURANT/ OUTLET.

Sorry for my ignorance. Hearing conflicting views from people.

Thanks in advance.

Tabsy Active member

Member since 30 July 2016

TabsyActive member09 August 2016 06:57:26

Fab. Thank you so much for your reply. Seems odd though women are not allowed to drive yet they are able get into a car with a complete stranger. lol

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