Moving to Jubail

Oh....by cycling I mean on a race bike, riding like I'm being chased by space aliens, not just pedaling around :-)  I have seen photos on Facebook of a Filipino club wearing spandex on nice bikes so I'm assuming it can be done.

One last question.  McDonals's?  Chili's?  Anything of the sort?  Fully intend to get into local food, but I like what I'm used to as well...

Welcome to the forum. and to Jubail..
a lot of Qs but a lot of very helpful ppl here too to help you out..

So lets take it from the top:
1. Compound life will be just like the life of your parents in the Aramco housing. There are some areas where the rules are a bit more softer, like no need for the black robe for the women, etc. but otherwise the general rules of Saudi Arabia apply.
2. Dating scene, well more or less that is a no no, but I am sure that within the compounds themselves, its a bit more easier. Outside, well things are different, a very conservative country.
3. Cycling is not an issue at all. the climate is not exactly helpful, heat, sand storms, and then the chilling cold, so when you do find the time please indulge yourself by all means. but then advice would be to avoid the highways since Saudi Arabian driving styles are not exactly safe for the people on the shoulder.
4. Nearly all the big fast food chains have there franchisees here. Check out the Khobar forum, there is a post dedicated to places you can eat here.

Anything else? ask.

Cheers!

Dear Bro,

Life inside a compound is just as normal as living in any small city of a small state in U.S. Yes you can approach a girl and talk to her. Entire environment and culture is a bit too reserved. Once you get to know people then it's all good. You'd start to have more fun in middleeast then anywhere else in the world.

For life outside of Compound, Just imagine that you are in year 1750 A.D. lol

Thanks guys!  My mom seems to think I can't go biking outside the compounds in normal cycling attire (lycra shorts, short sleeve jersey, etc.).  But I've found pictures of cycling clubs in Jubail and Riyadh that are wearing what I'd wear over here, and don't appear to be inside the compounds.  Have you seen cyclists running around in bike shorts, or should I try to find the lightest, coolest full length tights I can?

I have heard that Saudi drivers are pretty sketchy, so I'm assuming rides outside the compounds are going to be limited anyway...

no problems with the atire much, just dont let it be bit too skimpy. and cycling is not goign to be problem outside and all. dont worry about that.

cheers!

RedGoblin have already answered all the questions
i just wanted to say that i hope u have a good time in saudi if you actually made it here

Hey,
I hope you are enjoying you time in Jubail so far.
I recently moved to jubail for work and I am interested in Cycling. are there any good cycling routes in Jubail? are there group rides around the area?

Cheers,
Albraa