MrsBear
Mexican expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Mexican, Married
Lives in Khobar, Eastern Province
Speaks Spanish, English, a bit of French and Italian
Registration: 07 September 2016
daycares? preschools? oh my! by winteryrose1984
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum. I have a 2 year and 9 month old daughter and need to know of good places where I can leave her while I go to my job in the morning. Would preschools accept her at this age? She turns 3 on October 15th. ...
I鈥檝e heard Dharahn tower preschool and palms springs compound preschool are good. Read More
International Programs School Vs The British School Al Khobar by Syzygy
Hello Everyone, I'm seriously considering enrolling my kids into one of the schools mentioned above, located in Al Khobar, KSA. I would appreciate any advice on which school would be the better choice, and the rationale ...
Multinational School Dharahn is open for applications. They are new in the area and joined up with Doha Academy. They are running British curriculum from nursery to yr5 for girls and 4 for boys ... Read More
Anyone know about Halley International School or New World? by mtahhan
does anyone know Halley International Schoo, if any one can advise regarding teaching standards at this school i have 2 options new world and halley, cant decide which one to choose for my little girl
There鈥檚 a new school in Dharhan. It鈥檚 called multinational school of Dharahn if you鈥檇 like to look into it. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
I have a friend who is looking at moving her children from new world to Doha, so that answers your question. And as for the waiting list, yep. Pretty long, and DEMS and DBGS have already taken applications for next year, and currently doing ... Read More
Psychiatrists in Khobar by winteryrose1984
Does anyone know of any female psychiatrists in Khobar who have a good reputation? Pricing? (yeah yeah... think whatever u want... but after living here for 4 years I think it's about time I got a chance to rant)
Nevin, please go to a reputable chemist as they will be able to provide you with some (not all) RSSI鈥檚 and anti anxiety medicine. Xanax is the trade name, so may need to ask for its generic name. Or even sertaline, which I think it鈥檚 ... Read More
Child birth in Al Khobar
Hi Chelsea, Congratulations on your coming baby. The maternity services here are very heavily medicalised and aren鈥檛 very up to date with the woman centred approach. Your care will be given by the OB/GYN and not midwives and they can be ... Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Hi Yusra, Doha is in its first year of opening and of course it will have its teething problems. So far they are doing as best as they can and I have no major complaints. The staff and admin are very attentive and the children are very well ... Read More
Recommendation for top international schools in Al Khobar
DEMS is an America Curriculum school.expwnsice, but good. Read More
Need to leave KSA (HELP ME, I BEG YOU) by CaptM
Hey folks, I've been in a terrible state for the past six months. My dad used to work in Saudi and has been working here for the past 40 years. I used to work in Dubai and found no success so I decided to join my dad, I got here last year and ...
Go to the police. Your sponsor keeping your passport is illegal now. He needs to return it to you. I鈥檇 say your best bet will be the labour courts as there will have the case against your father but it will not show your name. Your sponsor ... Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
I didn鈥檛 oringinally as IPS is an American Curriculum, but we did put DD1 into the waiting list for DBGS. She has been accepted there now and will hopefully start school there ASAP. In hindsight, we should have considered other schools to be ... Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Igor to chat with the nursery teacher mrs walker and she is lovely. Very welcoming and kind. I鈥檝e not had a chance to see my daughters but daughter said she鈥檚 kind and fun! I believe her teacher is from canada? I鈥檓 sure ... Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Out of the 7 children in her room she said there are only two children who speak Arabic. None of us speak or read Arabic at all but it鈥檚 not been a problem. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Hi there, not at all. She鈥檚 come home very happy every single day and she has mentioned they do have Arabic but it鈥檚 only for a little bit. Her room teacher does everything else, and then she goes to the Arabic teacher and learn a few ... Read More
New world international school khobar by A.R. mother
Hi we are moving from Jeddah to khobar. Anyone can please guide me that how is New World international school and Gulf international school? Also we are considering Asia international school. Please give me positive or negative reviews about these ...
Outbid it rest admin, if this is a question regarding reviews and characteristics of schools why are you omitting other people's recommendations? I'm finding it difficult to understand why there has been at least four other school ... Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Yep. With them. It's been one thing after another. They have made it very stressful. I'm glad I've found another Aschool for at least one of the girls. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
My eldest and youngest are there. If I had the option of taking the out I would. I've had nothing but headaches with their administration. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
Have you found a school? Just wanted to say we have just enrolled our 6yo to Doha Academy Al Khobar and have found them to be brilliant. They are a brand new school and follow the British Curriculum but also use the Montessori Approach for the ... Read More
Kindergarten for my 4 year old daughter...
Hi. I just wanted to say I've just enrolled my daughter into Doha Academy Al Khobar. They will follow the British Curriculum but the nursery also follows the Montessori approach which is brilliant and very beneficial for little people. ... Read More
contract and iqama by Ching2305
Hello there my fellow expats i just need a knowledge about my contract and iqama, my contract will be finish on early of december and my iqama will be expired on february next year, my manager say's that i need to finish my iqama, is that right? ...
1.2 Final Exit Visa Sources state that foreign workers leaving Saudi Arabia must possess a final exit visa (Human Rights Watch 15 Nov. 2015; Emigra Worldwide n.d.b; UK 25 Mar. 2013) and that the issuance of exit visas is controlled by the ... Read More
contract and iqama by Ching2305
Hello there my fellow expats i just need a knowledge about my contract and iqama, my contract will be finish on early of december and my iqama will be expired on february next year, my manager say's that i need to finish my iqama, is that right? ...
You need your release letter and your exit visa. Once you've sorted that you can go home. If your contract has come to its natural end then your employer should organise your exit visa. Read More
Schools in al khobar by eviMom
We arrived in al khobar on thursday and im looking for a school for my 4 year old for september. I understand is very hard to get accepted to a school here and im worried he will stay out of school for the entire year. Has anyone faced this problem? ...
I requested a couple of times with no response. Read More
UK family moving to Khobar by specialist1
Hi Guys, Moving to Khobar in a couple of months. Any suggestions for compounds with lots of other expat kids. Our children will be going to Dhahran British School.Also what about Al Khobar lakes. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi! Well, I recommend Zamil Village. Full of activities and kids! We have been here 6weeks and our children have made good friends. (We have 4) Read More
New mom in Khobar by llinllinn
I will be arriving in Saudi in the next month or 2 (waiting on visas) and my daughter will have grown out of her bassinet by then. Looking for good stores to buy nursery furniture and a good general baby store for everyday things. I don't mind ...
There is mothercare here as well so you'll be able to find good nursery furniture. I don't know what the prices would be as they are a British outfit, but I can say mothercare is your all in one store for baby and young children. Also, ... Read More
New arrival in Khobar by hugh walter
Hi I'm new to expat.com and to forums like this. I'm from UK, about to travel to Khobar to start work on Sunday and have loads of questions.... I've never worked abroad before so this will be a complete culture shock. I believe ...
Our FaceTime still works here in khobar Read More
New arrival in Khobar by hugh walter
Hi I'm new to expat.com and to forums like this. I'm from UK, about to travel to Khobar to start work on Sunday and have loads of questions.... I've never worked abroad before so this will be a complete culture shock. I believe ...
Welcome, hope you like the area. Be prepared for a completely different way of thinking and doing things. Things take two or three goes before you get the full picture of what you need to do etc, you will be homesick pretty much straight away and ... Read More
Home Schooling groups in Al-Khobar
Hi! We have just arrived in the kingdom and as there is such a long wait for Schools and their registrations etc it is looking like I will have to be home schooling our four children. Does anyone know or is part of any home schooling groups we ... Read More
New friends in Al-Khobar
Hi!! We have just arrived in Khobar and was just taking to my husband about asking someone to teach us Arabic. Would it be of interest to you at all? In exchange we can have conversations in English as well with you so you can practice for your ... Read More
Need help from Moms in Khobar by dms276
Hi everyone, We are a U.S. family thinking of moving to Khobar with a 6 year old, 4 year old, and baby. I have a lot of questions about every day life for stay-at-home moms and small children. We are looking at Oasis and Al-Rushaid compounds, ...
We are quite literally on our way to al khobar right now. I'm traveling with my four children and hope the move will be a good one. When are you thinking of moving.? Read More
Oasis Gardens compound in Al khobar? by rpollington
Hi guys I'm looking at moving over to oasis gardens compound, I'm a single British woman moving on my own. Can anyone give me any information on what the compound is like and what amenities there are on the compound? Is there a doctors on ...
Hi kiwielaine. I've messaged you. Read More
Living in Kobah. Zamil Village by Kiwielaine
Hi there. I was interested in moving to and living in the Zamil village . Prices availibity etc. Has any one in this forum lived here. Thank you in advance.
We are going to live in Zamil. My husband is already there and feels the compound is well maintained and kept. We arrive on the 28th of he month Think their prices are fair too. Read More
Oasis Gardens compound in Al khobar? by rpollington
Hi guys I'm looking at moving over to oasis gardens compound, I'm a single British woman moving on my own. Can anyone give me any information on what the compound is like and what amenities there are on the compound? Is there a doctors on ...
We are flying out to the kingdom on the 28 and we have found a villa at zamill. The manager has been nothing but helpful and the house and place looks well maintained. My husband is out there already. We are also hoping our children attends BISAK. ... Read More
Female Friends by MahFa
Hi! I moved here recently after getting married. I love to socialize with fun loving and outgoing females. I would like to meet such ladies (or couples along with my husband) in Khobar/Dammam.
Great. Hopefully by then family life will be a bit more settled and I can find my way around for meet ups. Read More
Female Friends by MahFa
Hi! I moved here recently after getting married. I love to socialize with fun loving and outgoing females. I would like to meet such ladies (or couples along with my husband) in Khobar/Dammam.
Hi! Happy to meet up once we arrive and settle. Should be ready for an outing end of march? Read More
looking to organize an all girl coffee get together!! by DenverGirl
So i need some girl time and would love to organize an ALL GIRL/WOMEN get together. Im putting it in bold because i don't want men responding, hence all women get together. A little about me, I'm half American on my mothers side half Saudi ...
It is, but we will be based in Al khobar Read More
looking to organize an all girl coffee get together!! by DenverGirl
So i need some girl time and would love to organize an ALL GIRL/WOMEN get together. Im putting it in bold because i don't want men responding, hence all women get together. A little about me, I'm half American on my mothers side half Saudi ...
Where are you based? I'll be driving hopefully beginning of march I once we settle I'm sure we could start meetups. Read More
Pet Lovers
If we were there already I would have volunteered! Hope you find a nice family to look after your Viola! We don't arrive until the end of the month hopefully. Read More
Bank Holidays
I've just asked my husband and he said holidays are the same for oil and gas. (He works in the same sector. ) Good luck in ask khobar, we will be joining DH end of Feb Read More
New to Al khobar from Mississippi. Any expats around? by Cfreeman
I have just arrived in Al Khubar from Mississippi Gulf Coast. Looking to meet other expats and get the lay of the land and join in social networks. Need to find an outlet with other expats and local hobbies. Adventurous and outgoing.
Hi Gerry, we will be moving to AK sometime in February if that helps at all? Are you there with family or just on your own? We are a family of 6 Read More
Any active members?
Hello! Just looking at connecting with active members of the al khobar forum, we are coming from the United Kingdom but would be nice to meet any expat families in the area. My husband is already in he Kingdom and we will hopefully follow in ... Read More
Giving birth in Al Khobar / Dammam
Hi I am not sure about any of the hospitals, but if you're only just arriving have you thought about taking on the support of a Doula? There is a couple in Al/Khobar and they would probably be your best way to get acquantied to the local ... Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Hi Emka! Thank you for your reply! That's very helpful to know. I had an inkling OG was having trouble by what a couple other friends from my husband had mentioned to him. Do you know where BISAK might relocate to? It would help look for ... Read More
Cost of living questions? 45k /month in Khobar by awpal
hello, I've got my KSA work visa sorted last week and travelling by myself mid next month from UK. Family will join later after issuance of my Iqama and family visas or probably by mid next year from new academic year if we'll be put ...
Hi, my husband is traveling to KSA end of October from the UK and we have similar questions. I'm hoping the children would attend BISAK but again defends where we will live. Hope you find the answers to your questions and maybe you can share ... Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Hello everyone, Anyone currently living in the Oasis Gardens Compounds? I would like to connect with some families already living there and would like to gauge their experiences living there as well as what the compound is like and the current ... Read More