Is Khobar shut down on Fridays?

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Member since 19 January 2011

gsxrseanMember08 April 2011 07:58:08

So this is my first week here in KSA. Im staying at the Eurovillage and wanted to get out and do something, since I have a couple days off from work.

When I walked outside the compound to grab a cab, it looked like a ghost down out there no cars/traffic and stores closed. Would the corniche shops, restaurants, be open today?

Signed bored out my mind.. ha ha

Sean

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Karlos Martin SutraMember08 April 2011 12:11:04

Hey gsxrsean,

Welcome to KSA.. Hope you enjoy your time. well today is Friday, shops and malls and coffee shops aren't open before the " Jum'ah Prayer " which is "Duhor" in the normal days.you well find small " Baqalah" and super markets open before the prayer time. But after 4 O'Clock every thing well be open like the normal days until 11 O'clocks and some until 2,3 Am O'clocks .. so get ready for the rest of the day ^^..

Have a nice weekend

gsxrsean Member

Member since 19 January 2011

gsxrseanMember08 April 2011 12:30:50

Thank You for the information.

Vicks Active member

Member since 19 January 2011

VicksActive member09 April 2011 05:15:26

Hey Sean,

So you're here finally eh ? Its friday mate, everything shutsdown in Saudi, unlike all the other Gulf countries where business goes on as usual.

I did that mistake when i first landed in Riyadh. Luckily found a cab and went to Olaya street at noon in July (mid-summer) to be welcomed by an empty street and blaring loudspeakers. Didn;t even have a bottle of water with me !! never did that mistake again. live and learn.

cheers
Vicks

gsxrsean Member

Member since 19 January 2011

gsxrseanMember09 April 2011 05:42:47

Hey my friend, I finally made it.

It seems i must consider you straight up crazy to even attempt to operate a motorcycle here..

Ive yet to figure out why they even bother painting lines on the roads here!!

Vicks Active member

Member since 19 January 2011

VicksActive member09 April 2011 05:54:40

gsxrsean wrote:
Hey my friend, I finally made it.

It seems i must consider you straight up crazy to even attempt to operate a motorcycle here..

Ive yet to figure out why they even bother painting lines on the roads here!!

Welcome sean. You'll get used to it (as everybody else does). The lines are there for the old guys to try n keep it between the wheels

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