Western expat - best place to live w gym/outdoor running

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Canadianinthedesert Member

Member since 20 July 2019

CanadianinthedesertMember20 July 2019 07:15:04

Hi all! Apologies as I'm sure this has been asked ad nauseum. Am moving to Riyadh soon, and have been living in Dubai the past 12 years in the marina area, which is heavily expat oriented, young, vibrant and offers many restaurants, gyms, shops, etc. I'm looking for a place that could offer a slice of that lifestyle in Riyadh - a compound or not, with nice apartments, and young, like minded western professionals. Being able to run outside is a huge deal and also a good gym. Can anyone pls help? Thanks soooo much in advance!

void794 Active member

Member since 25 December 2017

void794Active member20 July 2019 09:04:48

Bustan Compound.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert21 July 2019 08:52:53

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Yep agree. If money is no issue then Al-Bustan compound is pretty much the best you can get in Riyadh.

Canadianinthedesert Member

Member since 20 July 2019

CanadianinthedesertMember25 July 2019 06:54:55

What about the DQ? I hear ladies can run here

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