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gowiththeflowUK ViP

Member since 28 September 2009

gowiththeflowUKViP12 July 2011 11:07:05

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Hey, anyone out there thinking of moving to Riyadh, check out the Guide section on this site.

Also, check out previous threads within the Riyadh section, you can easily do a custom search to find information.

Additionally, check out this site for some excellent information which is relevant, up-to-date and they will be expanding the range of information available: moveoneinc.com/expateye/riyadh

Good luck with your research and your decision. Riyadh can be a very nice place to work and live, but you have to keep an open mind and be respectful of the religious and cultural conformities of the country.

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP12 July 2011 12:28:45

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gowiththeflowUK wrote:
Riyadh can be a very nice place to work and live, but you have to keep an open mind and be respectful of the religious and cultural conformities of the country.

Riyadh is a great place to live in no doubt. But, if you are accustomed to having a really active social life, then Riyadh can put a damper on a lot of these activities. The rules are tad more stricter there when compared to Khoabr or Jeddah. If you are not in a compound, having a social gathering of a lot of people can be a difficult. For a single guy, Riyadh can be frustrating at times.

Just my two pence on this. Not starting up a debate.

Cheers

gowiththeflowUK ViP

Member since 28 September 2009

gowiththeflowUKViP12 July 2011 13:09:48

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RD, you are correct, Riyadh has a distinctly different experience based on gender, nationality, location, accommodation, income, attitude etc.

I meet a lot of people here, on compound off compound and people that chose to move off a compound into private accommodation. It all depends what you are seeking from Riyadh.

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