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Social Events at Embassies

spitfire8 Active member

71POSTS

15 years ago

Great thread topic and great posts....Max -- my suggestion?聽 DO IT!! And count me in! OMG please....and thank you.

There. Phew....So glad you're taking care of it...

WTENGEL Active member

66POSTS

15 years ago

#42

Don't feel silly at all Max, I posted a thread and you had a reply. I am by no means an expert, but I am fairly in tune with the single social scene around town...my main deficiency is the married social scene.

I saw another post where a gentleman was very surprised at how many restaurants and other places he liked to go did not have a family section..he only realized this afer his wife arrived..

I found myself thinking about the places I like to go, and I think this is the case for me aswell...

My primary intention in making the other thread was to see if I could find some other women who have some activities they do that maybe my wife could tag along in. I am not on a compound, and I only have one other co worker who has his spouse here. So in an effort to not pawn my wife off on her for the entire ten days, thought I would throw a feeler out here...

aussie_rulezzz Member

11POSTS

15 years ago

#43

we are an australian familly just moved to saudi...i registered with the australian embassy and just got an聽 email invitation for theit up comming function, so my wife just wanted to know how these functions are like...i mean in regards of the dress code should women be following the saudi laws in wearing the black abays....another thing is it a male dominant function?

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

15 years ago

#44

I went to a Christmas party at the Aussie Embassy and it was like business casual or a dressy-blouse-with-jeans type of thing and, of course, dress shoes can make any outfit seem a lot nicer!

The Christmas event was outside (lovely weather in December), in the embassy courtyard, and there was a DJ, music and dancing.

I think you'll both have a wonderful time!聽 As it turns out, Aussies are some of my favorite expats because they're so down-to-earth and have such great senses of humor!

Alethe Contributor

105POSTS

15 years ago

#45

Aussie embassy events are relaxed events, it's plastic tables and chairs out on the tennis court behind the embassy. The dress code is smart casual and there is a rack near the tennis courts for women to hang their abaya's on.聽

There are a lot of Australian nurses so there are generally more women than men at Aussie Embassy functions.

Try to get your registrations in within the next couple of days to make sure you make it on the list.

If their are any other Australian Passport holders here who require a copy of the event notice, please message me your email address and I'll forward it to you.

aussie_rulezzz Member

11POSTS

15 years ago

#46

thanks for your quick replies...well alethe i have just sent my registration to the coolabah email address with the required data....and once again thanks for the info,,,

MisterStretch ViP

805POSTS

15 years ago

#47

Some days it's nice to be way the hell out in Jubail, so the heady problems of what embassy function to attend tonight doesn't perplex the poor working stiffs who just manage to hang on to their sanity here.

Alethe Contributor

105POSTS

15 years ago

#48

Best reaction I've ever heard to Aussie Embassy function, from an Indian Australian when asked if he'd enjoyed himself.

"I had such a good time, I'm going to support Australian in the cricket from now on."

iarthurc Member

3POSTS

14 years ago

#49

Hello Friends, I have just arrived here last month in Riyadh from Huntington Beach, CA.
Please reply and tell me where in the US or other Country you are from?
Id love to have new friends here in KSA & Kuwait especially friends who work in Ophthalmology, Optical, Dental, Aesthetic business.

My email is iarthurc@gmail.com OR skype name is AVC2466.
I hope to hear from you REAL soon.

PS by the way the US Embassy is having some upcoming events Dec 8th US business persons of Riyadh and a reception on 13th at the ambassadors home. HOWEVER the tickets must be purchased by tomorrow聽 (SUNDAY) before 3pm at the back enterance to the embassy.
My local # is 00966-5306-26740 give me a call, email or text.

Kind regards,
Arthur

9 Member

14POSTS

14 years ago

#50

Count me in people!....i was wondering the same,if anybody can be of any help....i'll be glad

If not.....i'll still be glad!聽 ;D

iamthere Serial expat

265POSTS

13 years ago

#51

Hey USERA (The US Emabssy Recreational club) Is having a barbecue on the 21st. The price of the event is gulp $250 riyals.

ex_pa Serial expat

357POSTS

13 years ago

#52

redgems wrote:
How can I find out about events going on at embassies in Riyadh? I've heard there are paid and non-paid events.聽 Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

iamthere Serial expat

265POSTS

13 years ago

#53

All events you have to pay for. There are some events that yu need to be a member of Usera and thereare some events you don't need to be a member of any organization. And the sticker shock is that an event usually runs 250RS.

Born2Network Guest

0POSTS

13 years ago

#54

I can post the American Embassy functions if people need them...

coolboyy Active member

45POSTS

13 years ago

#55

that is good
anybody can count me , im gonna be pleased with that

Jimmybranco Contributor

119POSTS

13 years ago

#56

Hi. Anyone with any ideas about when/where/how to get invited to any embassy part, please let me know. Im fun to hang out with I swear. Thanks,
Jim

houstonian Serial expat

229POSTS

13 years ago

#57

Jimmybranco wrote:
Hi. Anyone with any ideas about when/where/how to get invited to any embassy part, please let me know. Im fun to hang out with I swear. Thanks,
Jim

I kid you not - you gotta know the right person who knows the right person who knows the janitor!!聽 The last couple of events at the US Embassy I found out from a Saudi friend.聽 LOL

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

13 years ago

#58

I only get invited when it's crazy expensive tickets their friends don't want LOL

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

13 years ago

#59

BTW, nice to see you're quoting me, houstonian.聽 I'm the one who came up with the line about the janitor in one of my rants!

kela137 Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#60

Heard about a party on Dec 6 2012 at American embassy in Riyadh. Has anyone got more information, where to get tickets (contact phone no.), how much they are?
Thanks

coolboyy Active member

45POSTS

13 years ago

#61

there is a good fuction next week in one of the western embassies anyone iterested im here and tickets are free

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#62

Hi,I am interested in joining any activities in the western embassies, would you please send me some information regarding the activities.

coolboyy Active member

45POSTS

13 years ago

#63

u r welcome u can pm...

aysheh Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#64

hello

May I know which function you are talking about?

Thanks

houstonian Serial expat

229POSTS

13 years ago

#65

Alliecat wrote:
BTW, nice to see you're quoting me, houstonian.聽 I'm the one who came up with the line about the janitor in one of my rants!

And you are so dead on with that statement!!

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

13 years ago

#66

Thanks!聽 It takes another American to appreciate it

alpha89 Active member

99POSTS

13 years ago

#67

Went to a party my first week here and have been going ever since. If you need to know how to get into embassy parties (especially U.S and it's affiliaties) PM me. I don't want to post it here.

Cheers

Alex

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

13 years ago

#68

We can get into parties anytime we want, but the issue is it's the big bucks, get-dressed-to-the-teeth, every-body-has-a-date affairs.

Can you get me into something fun and simple, like Happy Hour?

azhar_bf Contributor

161POSTS

13 years ago

#69

Alliecat wrote:
Just not sure what SOON means...聽 LOL:P

Bukrah, Inshallah 聽 (I'm sure you know what THIS means lol)

what does this mean?? what is there to laugh in this??

faysg Contributor

106POSTS

13 years ago

#70

Hi Alpha89,I would like to know more about the embassies parties,how I would know about the upcoming events?would you please send some more info to my inbox mail.Thanks

Alliecat ViP

8790POSTS

13 years ago

#71

azhar_bf wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
Just not sure what SOON means...聽 LOL:P

Bukrah, Inshallah 聽 (I'm sure you know what THIS means lol)

what does this mean?? what is there to laugh in this??

What's to laugh about is that we ALL know what this means (unless *you* don't and if you don't, you must be living under a rock!).

ex_pa Serial expat

357POSTS

13 years ago

#72

if there would be country music singers then i would wanna be there. So alex help your brother out and tell me bout them events you are talking about.

tonguetwister Contributor

190POSTS

13 years ago

#73

Alliecat wrote:
We can get into parties anytime we want, but the issue is it's the big bucks, get-dressed-to-the-teeth, every-body-has-a-date affairs.

Can you get me into something fun and simple, like Happy Hour?

I don't know about that though, the only full on event I've been to was the US Ambassador's residence during Christmas....

Crappy finger food, which ran out, believe it or not and Christmas Carols that had verses changed/switched around for no particular reason....and why on Earth should we have to wear suits to a carolling event?!

Bah, never mind. The Steak nights at the US Embassy is good, or so I've heard.

I've also heard the British Embassy is running an event on New Year's Eve. Anyone here going to that?

youngthegiant Active member

92POSTS

13 years ago

#74

tonguetwister wrote:
I've also heard the British Embassy is running an event on New Year's Eve. Anyone here going to that?

For sure. I hear it's going to be off the hook!

adham302 Active member

73POSTS

13 years ago

#75

youngthegiant wrote:
tonguetwister wrote:
I've also heard the British Embassy is running an event on New Year's Eve. Anyone here going to that?

For sure. I hear it's going to be off the hook!

do you have any details about this event???

tonguetwister Contributor

190POSTS

13 years ago

#76

Yes, it's on New Year's Eve and it's at the British Embassy

But tickets are 200SAR, with food from Al Khozama hotel, DJ and a band! Looking forward to it!

scottlo Active member

27POSTS

13 years ago

#77

tonguetwister wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
Can you get me into something fun and simple, like Happy Hour?

Bah, never mind. The Steak nights at the US Embassy is good, or so I've heard.

The idea of Steak Night at the US Embassy has an almost poetic beauty to it. But I'm not sure how well I'd mix with such a crowd. Maybe someone could give me a jingle when they have a vegan-quiche type event.

I do think it would be brilliant if everyone from this blog crashed one of the Happy Hour Functions mentioned earlier and turned it into a flashmob or something.聽 We just need some advance intel about when it's happening and someone on the inside to put our names on the list.

tonguetwister Contributor

190POSTS

13 years ago

#78

scottlo wrote:
tonguetwister wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
Can you get me into something fun and simple, like Happy Hour?

Bah, never mind. The Steak nights at the US Embassy is good, or so I've heard.

The idea of Steak Night at the US Embassy has an almost poetic beauty to it. But I'm not sure how well I'd mix with such a crowd. Maybe someone could give me a jingle when they have a vegan-quiche type event.

I do think it would be brilliant if everyone from this blog crashed one of the Happy Hour Functions mentioned earlier and turned it into a flashmob or something.聽 We just need some advance intel about when it's happening and someone on the inside to put our names on the list.

I think the Happy Hour events were at the Germany Embassy, which has now stopped hosting those kinds of functions, something to do with the Ambassador only liking formal black tie events with big wigs...

But the question is what are you doing on New Year's Eve?

moonhunteruk Active member

29POSTS

13 years ago

#79

Does anybody know if there is a New Year party at the British Embassy and if so how do you get on the guest list.

Thanks in advance.

Mike (Riyadh,London, UK)