mar8276
Polish expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Polish
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Italian, Polish
Registration: 29 September 2010
no luck yet with accomodation by jumbosid
Good Day Everyone, I have been in Jubail for 3 months now and haven't been able to find accommodation yet. I intend to bring over my family and as such am looking for a decent area, and my annual budget is around 50K. Any guidance on this issue ...
Hello Harmonie, I have now posted the same in the 'Housing in Jubail' section. Thanks for pointing it out. Jayan.Hello Jumbosid, Have you tried to check with: - Al Haider Compound? (near Tamimi Camp, Arafia). They used to have 3 bedroom units ... Read More
Whats keeping you busy over the week end by oraclefusions
Mostly 1. Watching TCM 2. Play Squash 3. Taking family to shopping 4. Talking to folks back home on skype 5. Browsing internet or thinking, planning what will I do n future :-) 6. Little bit of cooking What about you fellows? Cheers
This weekend, we rent a car and went to Ushaiger, approx. 230 km. northwest of Riyadh, following Route Nr. 40 and 505 (to Shagra'a). I red about the place in the Saudi-Inflight magazine (sounds stupid, but I take every advice I can get ;) and the ... Read More
travelling in and out of SA by alonsoxabi
Hi There, I have been offered a 5 month contract in Jeddah and would like to work one week there and the other week back in Ireland, what visa would I need to allow me to do this? Is it easy to get in and out of SA on a weekly basis like ...
Hi There, I have been offered a 5 month contract in Jeddah and would like to work one week there and the other week back in Ireland, what visa would I need to allow me to do this? Is it easy to get in and out of SA on a weekly basis like ... Read More
my name is Anita by anivo
my name is Anita. 23 years old, female i live in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah and i would like to share ideas and meet new friends from everywhere i am interested in culture, so it would be very nice to have a wide ideas about cross-cultures best regards
Hi Anita, How r u, My name is Avni I am new to jeddah.I would like to talk to you about settling down here -Shopping, household iteams, car, etc.we can also share good experence with each other.our contact # is 0530370488. Regards Avni & ... Read More
Sandboarding!
Hi, I've heard that sand dunes around Riyadh offer some of the best sandboarding in the world. Does anybody know of any companies that organise trips / board hire? Thanks, KeithI found some information about sandboarding but in Dubai only... ... Read More
Wadi Haniffa.... by Colombo Express
I was in wadi Haniffa last week end...was really great..for those of whome doesnt know much abt holiday spots n riyadh I would reccommend wadi haniffa in Dirreyyah.... Was filled with palm trees ponds old arabian style buildings and also with a ...
After reading the series of above posts, I am seriously planning to go there with my family on the coming Eid vacations. Please if anyone can guide the way towards it.. it will be really appreciated. Regards Salman ThetaurasHello Salman, there are ... Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
So if these two threads got merged, does that mean Allie and I will be co-authors? :whistle:Can't think of anybody I'd rather co-author with :shy LOLThis must be my lucky day... gotta invest in some lottery tickets before my luck runs out :DI am ... Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
I think mar should post about liking to crawl through mud on the confessions thread ;)It would be a dirty post - and I am too shy for this... :gloria Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
CAF, you don't seem like an impatient person to me. However, I'm aware that you have lots of qualities that make up for it :top: MM, I feel you! Thats exactly the problem, something so wrong somehow became the norm. :/ mar8267, you can try that ... Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
It's more fun to call it 'spelunking' because everybody thinks you're talking about something dirty ;)but I like this part of caving when you have to crawl in a mud to go further... ;) Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
CAF, you don't seem like an impatient person to me. However, I'm aware that you have lots of qualities that make up for it :top: MM, I feel you! Thats exactly the problem, something so wrong somehow became the norm. :/ mar8267, you can try that ... Read More
Get out of my way!! by MadMaz
How frustrating is it to get out of your office after a long & busy day and find some car blocking your way? I'm quite sure this happened to every single one of you coz it seems like a hobby for countless people in Riyadh. Now I can understand when ...
Wow, that is some support! :thanks: I did consider leaving his car in the middle of the street, but the way I was gonna do it is different. I wanted to let my own car do the job, giving his doors new sculpture in the process. But I didn't have in ... Read More
Flying in Riyadh - Light Aircrafts by gowiththeflowUK
Does anyone know where a PPL can hire a light aircraft in Riyadh?
I've been in Thumama Park today, passing by the air base - there are two clubs / schools there: one mentioned by WTENGEL - Wallan Aviation and another one called - Saudi Aviation Club http://www.sac.com.sa/english/ There were two pretty old ... Read More
Has anyone been to Madahine Saleh? by Dacoit
Hello, I would like to visit this wonderful Nabatean site. From Riyadh, what is the best way to get there, by plane, car or bus? Is the permit still required? if yes, where do we get it? Can anyone help me? Great Thanks! :)
Hello, I would like to visit this wonderful Nabatean site. From Riyadh, what is the best way to get there, by plane, car or bus? Is the permit still required? if yes, where do we get it? Can anyone help me? Great Thanks! :)Hello Dacoit, I haven't ... Read More
Need a workout - Best gym in riyadh ( also value for money ofcourse!!) by jameel137
Hi me again (guy with visa issues). I used to be a pretty strong gym goer until a couple of years ago and I really need to get back in shape. Im hoping that coming to riyadh might help me turnover a new leaf. So I want to know whats the best gym to ...
Thats quite expensive...in the UK i was paying about 拢25 a month which i think works out to about 150SAR. Thats more my kinda price rangethe facilities is not only for bodybuilding..there are swimming pools and some other stuff...they even offer ... Read More
Working hours? by Chilly
Hi guys. I've been in Riyadh for a week now, and spent 5 days in the office so far, is it normal to work 13 to 14 hours a day in this part of the world? Or am I getting done in here? I haven't been back to the house before 10pm yet, and some ...
Hi guys. I've been in Riyadh for a week now, and spent 5 days in the office so far, is it normal to work 13 to 14 hours a day in this part of the world? Or am I getting done in here? I haven't been back to the house before 10pm yet, and some ... Read More
Need a workout - Best gym in riyadh ( also value for money ofcourse!!) by jameel137
Hi me again (guy with visa issues). I used to be a pretty strong gym goer until a couple of years ago and I really need to get back in shape. Im hoping that coming to riyadh might help me turnover a new leaf. So I want to know whats the best gym to ...
I go to Body Masters - not because I think it is the best gym in Riyadh, but the location is convenient for me. 3 months membership costs SAR 1600 but you get 1 month extra. I am not sure if this is the best deal, but it seemed to be the only option ... Read More
Hello / Oman by mar8276
I'm new to this forum and would like to say "hello" to everyone :-) 1,5 months seems to be enough to get bored here and I am wondering if there are any people interested in travelling somewhere - within Saudi and outside the country? I've just ...
Hello Mar, welcome to the forum. Muskat, Oman is great! What a clean & beautiful city. The moment you leave the airport you'll notice... We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel which was nice and the price was great! Go visit the Grand Mosque, ... Read More
Need a workout - Best gym in riyadh ( also value for money ofcourse!!) by jameel137
Hi me again (guy with visa issues). I used to be a pretty strong gym goer until a couple of years ago and I really need to get back in shape. Im hoping that coming to riyadh might help me turnover a new leaf. So I want to know whats the best gym to ...
I go to Body Masters - not because I think it is the best gym in Riyadh, but the location is convenient for me. 3 months membership costs SAR 1600 but you get 1 month extra. I am not sure if this is the best deal, but it seemed to be the only option ... Read More
Hello / Oman by mar8276
I'm new to this forum and would like to say "hello" to everyone :-) 1,5 months seems to be enough to get bored here and I am wondering if there are any people interested in travelling somewhere - within Saudi and outside the country? I've just ...
Hi Mar! Welcome to the forum! Do you have a hotel lined up in Oman?Hello Alliecat! Thank you :) I haven't precised my travel plans yet - definitely will have to stay the first night in Muscat and will need to find a hotel. And then I'd like to ... Read More
Hello / Oman
I'm new to this forum and would like to say "hello" to everyone :-) 1,5 months seems to be enough to get bored here and I am wondering if there are any people interested in travelling somewhere - within Saudi and outside the country? I've just ... Read More