Junaid Anwar
@junaidghumman
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
40
Contacts
19
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration: 20 May 2011
Advice by thamiela
Hi All, I may be moving to Riyadh soon and have some questions as to cost of living!Also can someone explain things from a single womans point of view, as in how to get around in public transport as well as restrictions on where u can and cannot go? ...
cost of living better than other middle eastern countries price hike is here also but not increasing like other It depends how you wanna live; depends on your life style Women can go anywhere they, they have no restrictions As single woman is also ... Read More
Best SUV in terms of reliability, comfortability and resale value. by saqib.azeem
Hi: I'm planning on buying a midsize to a large SUV in riyadh but can't come to a conclusion. I have read through ton of reviews online and everywhere there mixed reviews. In the end I have narrowed it down to the Ford Explorer or the Toyota Land ...
so you prefer SPORTAGE over TUCSON?? Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Because I am me... and no one can be me :D Why are you, you? I just read this question somewhere, and honestly I don't know how would anyone answer it! I will give ya guys a shot tho :P Read More
Henna Tattoos in Riyadh
my cousin she does henna tattoos for ladiesdoes she work in a parlor? any name? Read More
Henna Tattoos in Riyadh
Please suggest good affordable place to have henna tattoos in Riyadh!!! for ladies!!!! Read More
Dental Center in Riyadh
Can you please suggest any good dental center in Riyadh? Read More
British embassy parties by Katelol
hi everyone Do you know if the British embassy has parties or any other social activities AT ALL? and how do people get invited? Thanks a lot Khatuna
Did you find anything out about expat gatherings? We are desperate to make contactsHave you tried the Hash?what is HASH? Read More
Sahara Mall by Britisher
Sahara Mall - any good? Just women's clothes? Please let me know if you've been there. Also, are there any malls in close walking distance? All I know is what's on the site - it says shop names, but I don't know what they ...
enjoy its large food court ;) Read More
Beach Resort with family private swimming pools
Hello There, looking for beach resorts in Jeddah, with family privacy ... esp resort having suites with private swimming pools :) Read More
Vacations in Riyadh are a big no!!!.....AGREE/DISAGREE ! by manishaa
Well,I've been in Riyadh for my visa renewal for 3 days now....another month more that I will be here....and am dreaded with boredom already...... b loggers give me ideas on how ideally I could possibly spend my vacation without fretting :))
Well,I've been in Riyadh for my visa renewal for 3 days now....another month more that I will be here....and am dreaded with boredom already...... b loggers give me ideas on how ideally I could possibly spend my vacation without fretting :))go to ... Read More
Looking for Game Programming Courses?
Hello Riyadhianzzzz Anyone can tell me, from where in Riyadh we can take courses for GAME PROGRAMMING!? Google is telling me nearest in Malaysia :( Read More
Wall Art for home decor by jazi
Hi there, Would appreciate if someone can guide me to a nice shop where i can buy wall art for my apartment. I have visited IKEA but am not really impressed with what they had to offer. Thank you.
i dont like China Mart, but to my little surprise i saw some good and cheap outlets for home decoration, you can check out there Read More
SALAM PARK Riyadh by junaidghumman
Last weekend, I went to SALAM PARK for the first time, no doubt it was nice place to visit ... with all the greenary, walking track Horses and Ponny for Riding, Birds Area(i was not able to locate it :( )...fun land for kids, and then lake, ...
Salam park on king fahad road going towards south, you will take the exit of Madinah-Munawarh Road and turn left from signal (you will also find sign saying MUTNAZA-SALAM) after taking left from signal, the park will be on your right :) I guess its ... Read More
SALAM PARK Riyadh
Last weekend, I went to SALAM PARK for the first time, no doubt it was nice place to visit ... with all the greenary, walking track Horses and Ponny for Riding, Birds Area(i was not able to locate it :( )...fun land for kids, and then lake, ... Read More
looking for a gym partner for encouraging by Muhmet
any one interested to start going to gym near city center send me please
there is body masters on bodymasters ... but i belve that branch donest have swimming facility ... bodymasters on kingfahad road, behind jarir bookstore of olaya ... its the cool one Read More
Weekend Things To do by jiamanuel
Can someone give me ideas Pls!!! what else we can do in riyadh during weekend except shopping that my wife and daughter 4 yr old would enjoy???
you can go to UBC bowling center, I found it in Facebook Group called: Riyadh, looking for something to do in the weekend? location: Faisal Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz ... Read More
swimming classes by nabihamahmood
i want swimming classes for my 3 years old daughter can somebody help? DQ is far away
hey ... have you checked the fitness gyms with pools... i am not sure, but i have seen some kids being trainned in BODYMASTERS on king fahad road, behind Jarir bookstore Olaya ... you can check there :) Read More
Does the law require ladies to wear Abaya while inside a car ? by ame6792
Hello Friends While going through posts was able to understand that women must wear Abaya in public places. Does the inside of a car considered as public place for this regulation.Is it acceptable to take off the Abaya while on a drive ...
i belive there are no written laws to ask women to wear abaya ... its tradition, which have been implemented here by strong religious leaders who have been strength of govt for long time. Read More
Teenage Life ? by Viku
Hello guys. I will be shifting to Riyadh this July. How is the life in Riyadh for a teenager ? Should I have to face too much restrictions ?
depends upon the grp of friends you will make ;) Read More
Saudi Arabia plans six-year cap on expat visas
Manama: Saudi Arabia will soon put a six-year cap on the residency of foreigners in the country, the labour minister has said. The decision will be part of ten programmes the Saudi government is planning to implement in order to regulate the local ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
how to drive around in Riyadh nowadays with car A/C not working :D :D .... can anyone do that?? :P Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh by junaidghumman
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ...
What benefits do u have in mind actually Junaid?someone should be literally looking after me :D i dont expect them to tell me nutritional details but they should atleast be giving me workout routines; esp if i m paying ELITE membership fee ... :S Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh by junaidghumman
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ...
Even the annual had cost me around 450aa nice ... where are you working out? and any benefits??? Read More
Want to bring my girlfriend to KSA by floppy1967
Hi !! I would like to know if anyone managed to bring her girlfriend to KSA. It is not the ideal destination for a girl, I know, but she says she would be OK in the compound and travelling every now and then to the neighbouring countries. The ...
no GF thing here ... may b u can find ways; i guess diplomats can ... but u can bring only your wife ... get married man!!! ... and stay happy ;) Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh by junaidghumman
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ...
Did u try BodyMasters near German Hospital, it has the best trainers (among Bodymaster Branches) and yes they do give individual attention, you just have to talk to them and tell them what u need. They always help out.hey man .. i went to body ... Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh by junaidghumman
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ...
2200/- ... man!!! .. ya you can see my cheerful face :/ Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh by junaidghumman
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ...
Fitness First, Localizer Mall Tahlia St.really!! i didnt know they offer VIP treatment, i mean to say .. they really look after you and record the progress Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
my biggest fear is ... to be at same place where i am for the coming next 2 years Read More
What can I do? by Travelling Shoes
Hello All, I have been in Riyadh about a week now with nothing to do. What is there that I can do besides shopping and eating at restaurants?
many things can be done here ... but the only thing i complain is; for everything u hav to alot of money ... bit expensive for average earning guy like me ... but no doubt Riyadh does offer everything.... best of luck for that Read More
Fitness Gyms in Riyadh
Hey Riyadhians .... Good to see you all here ... :) I am searching for some good gym here ... which is upto following conditions ... 1. should open early in the morning, at 06:00am. 2. trainer should be following my progress on weekly or ... Read More