大咖福利影院

Alliecat wrote:

Hey Benzo!聽 Glad you decided to drop in

I understand that it's difficult to make friends here in Saudia.聽 Where I work there are very few westerners and the others, while lovely, tend to keep to their own.

Even the westerners--it's like, when people work together 44 hours a week, they just want time away from each other on their weekends lol

I'm sure you'll get to know some people via this forum. Maybe you can be our 'DQ' contact.聽 For example, I know about Scalini's and the women's spa, but what else is there to do at the DQ?

Thank you for your answer.
The situation you describe is exactly what i am living just add some more hours... My job is taking me too much time.

Regarding the DQ I know some embassys are organizing some events particularly the french embassy. I attended once to a party there and it was greeat. I went once also to the asian women's day in Indonesian embassy... I know that Koweit ,USA, Lebanon are also organizing some events. Sometimes it s free sometimes you have to pay. The french embassy is also proposing a library.

There is in the DQ a nice outdoor swimming pool only for men of course... the fee is fifty riyals and you have access the full option swining pool with waves, bubbles, toboggan... It is located inside the sport facillities center...

So far that's all..

jillndave wrote:

Bonjour. Good choice Benzo - joining the 大咖福利影院. Just log on and keep an eye on the activities.
See you soon.
Dave

Thank you Dave I'll follow your advise.

Christine wrote:

Welcome on Expat-blog Benzo! I've moved the topic on the Riyadh forum. For the arabic lessons, try the Riyadh classifieds.

Good luck!

Thank you Christine.

mirfarali wrote:

Hi Benzo,

There are a few things going on in Riyadh all through the year, just need to keep an eye open for them

What side exactly I should keep looking with my open eyes?

regoks wrote:

Hi Benzo.

I too live in the DQ and find it rather boring to be honest.

If in DQ is boring what should I say about outside DQ or compound?

"Go and kill yourself?" ..
it's not funny, it's so sad:(

Regarding the DQ I know some embassys are organizing some events particularly the french embassy. I attended once to a party there and it was greeat. I went once also to the asian women's day in Indonesian embassy... I know that Koweit ,USA, Lebanon are also organizing some events. Sometimes it s free sometimes you have to pay. The french embassy is also proposing a library.

sounds interesting..

Omar Al Omar wrote:

Living in the DQ is not that amazing -- i would rather living in in a compound.

Omar

Hey Omar, cool pic. Is it you?聽 What do you hunt??

Macdin wrote:

Hi everyone:

I am new to the Forum.聽 I am hoping to relocate to Riyadh in a few months' time.聽 I was visiting the DQ last week, and frankly, I did not think much of it either.聽 I think it would be a boring--and a lonely--place, especially for a single person.聽 I would rather live on a compound.

Macdin

Welcome to the Forum.

Anil

Benzo wrote:

Hi,
I' ve been living the DQ for almost one year i should have many friends from all countrys but it's not the case at all!
Does somebody can help?
Also i m looking for arabic lessons with a french speaking teacher....

Welcome to the Forum Benzo,

I have no idea what DQ is i am sure it is better than my place were i am currently. Though it is close to office and Faisaliah mall it is a very sad place to live.
One of my interests in Riyadh is to keep an eye on the forum and get to know people.

Anil

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anil.soni wrote:

I have no idea what DQ is i am sure it is better than my place were i am currently.

DQ stands for Diplomatic Quarters, Anil.聽 It's where the embassies are located, in western Riyadh.

Check it out:



Addendum:聽 this article makes it seem MUCH better than I ever noticed it was!!聽 Is there a mall and supermarket?聽 I sure didn't see them.

Alliecat wrote:

DQ stands for Diplomatic Quarters, Anil.聽 It's where the embassies are located, in western Riyadh.

Thanks for the information Allie.....

Anil
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Things happen even if they are not planned....

nonz wrote:

EEErrrrrr..........You guys 're so damn lucky and I m so damn jealous with u guys .....Oh u r in heaven u have got time to get bored ???

I wish i could type same ..........No time for it nor I got bacterias of this"Boredom diseases"

Mom,Aftaris,Dinners,Sehris & Mom again...............Time is flying ..I m getting older ...I want to get bored

Good to hear from you, nonzie!!聽 I've missed your mad face

LOL

And loads of saudi men in their 4x4's driving round and round in circles just to see you without an abaya.

Mmmmmmmmmm Love Dates.
I must come on a date raid. Sparrow when are you free to chaperone me round.
And you have found the Mall - but it's a small one. LOL

yeah Allie u have missed it but i will do it next time for u

Benzo wrote:

Alliecat wrote:

Hey Benzo!聽 Glad you decided to drop in

I understand that it's difficult to make friends here in Saudia.聽 Where I work there are very few westerners and the others, while lovely, tend to keep to their own.

Even the westerners--it's like, when people work together 44 hours a week, they just want time away from each other on their weekends lol

I'm sure you'll get to know some people via this forum. Maybe you can be our 'DQ' contact.聽 For example, I know about Scalini's and the women's spa, but what else is there to do at the DQ?

Thank you for your answer.
The situation you describe is exactly what i am living just add some more hours... My job is taking me too much time.

Regarding the DQ I know some embassys are organizing some events particularly the french embassy. I attended once to a party there and it was greeat. I went once also to the asian women's day in Indonesian embassy... I know that Koweit ,USA, Lebanon are also organizing some events. Sometimes it s free sometimes you have to pay. The french embassy is also proposing a library.

There is in the DQ a nice outdoor swimming pool only for men of course... the fee is fifty riyals and you have access the full option swining pool with waves, bubbles, toboggan... It is located inside the sport facillities center...

So far that's all..

A little correction..Actually it's not for men only but they have days for men & days for women & children!!!

a_jambo wrote:

I (and the ball and chain) would be happy to go to Scalinies. Never been and never been to night out with people on this forum.

make sure you have full medical insurance cover....

I (and the ball and chain) would be happy to go to Scalinies. Never been and never been to night out with people on this forum.

make sure you have full medical insurance cover