Leedslad
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Leeds
Registration: 20 May 2011
Car advice needed by omokhan
Aoa i wana know which car to finance. (cheverlet cruze,toyota corolla,hyndai sonata,honda city) so that i can sell it easily after using 6 month or an year
I just checked haraj and it seems to be a good site... once slight issue... its only in Arabic :-) Read More
Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...
thanks Rose.... that maybe my last bet.... is it a big place? If anyone else happens to be going and would not mind checking, it would be appreciated and save me a trip Read More
Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...
so here is an update for anyone else who maybe interested.... I was unable to find Cow and Gate at either Tammimi or Danube... even went into Boots... The latter did not sell baby milk... However I did find Farley's rusks at tammimi... So I guess ... Read More
Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...
thanks S.k14... I am aware of the other brands but my daughter has been on cow and gate since birth and I would like to be keep things consistent when she moves.... If all else fails. It will be coming with us from the UK when my wife travels across Read More
Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...
thank you all.... I will let you know how I get on... Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London by Leedslad
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ...
Thanks Maya Maya.... still adapting to the way of life here Read More
Things to do in the weekend by Simaya
[color=#CB34C8]I came across this place, UBC, its really cool, my new hang out for the weekend![/color][b][i][/i][/b][img]http://riyadhciti.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Ten-pin_bowling-300x224.jpg[/img]
it seems that way Simaya and you seem to be doing a fantastic job... you could be the resident tour guide for the forum :-) keep up the good work Read More
Baby essentials by Leedslad
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ...
I tried Panda yesterday and Tammimi is next on the list... Where is Danube... in very simplistic terms with landmarks please so I can explain it to be driver :-) Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London by Leedslad
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ...
GWTF - I hear you....I guess I am just getting used to the slow pace of life... still hunting for a compound... like someone said to me... its best not to have any expectations here... that way when something happens, you are pleased Read More
learning arabic in Riyad by paquerette
Hello, I'm moving to Riyad next summer and I would like to learn arabic. I would like to find a serious training, my goal being to be able to speak arabic when we'll come back to Europe in 4 years, and use it in my job. Could any of you tell me ...
is she ok to take calls from males? just trying to be culturally sensitive and also considering you have posted her number on a public fourm Read More
Pre employment medical by Leedslad
I wanted to share my experience of recently having the pre-employment medical... What an experience. I turned up at the hospital and I have never experienced anything like it... They truly go over everything THOROUGHLY and do not miss a thing... ...
I am from the UK and I have not had to experience anything like that before Read More
Pre employment medical
I wanted to share my experience of recently having the pre-employment medical... What an experience. I turned up at the hospital and I have never experienced anything like it... They truly go over everything THOROUGHLY and do not miss a thing... ... Read More
Baby essentials
So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, ... Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London by Leedslad
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ...
well I finally got through....Maserman I so have to disagree with your comment... the flight was so nice and service was good... immigration was a nightmare... It took 4 hours for me to clear immigration because of the queues and people jumping in ... Read More
Moved to Riyadh just today =) by makh
Hello everyone. I came to Riyadh today and i am waiting your help to have a social life here =))
Welcome to the forum.... I will be in Riyadh on Thursday also Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London by Leedslad
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ...
Thanks... I already have someone picking me Arbab - I have already checked with the airline and they have mentioned I can have a suitcase weighing 30kg... are you speaking from experience of flying from Heathrow? Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ... Read More
Madareem Crown Hotel
thanks... yeah employer is putting me up here until I get my igama sorted, so wanted to know if this hotel was any good Read More
Chiropractic Clinic in Riyadh by Leedslad
Hi All I was due to fly to Saudi this week but last weekend I trapped a nerve in my back which was very painful and something I wish never to experience ever again. I am making a recovery and have delayed my trip for a fortnight and wanted to know ...
Thanks Willy... do you have a URL for the clinic as I have tried Google but not been able to find anything Read More
Madareem Crown Hotel
Anybody stayed at this hotel and have any input? http://www.madareemcrown.com/dynamicdata/home.asp Read More
Anybody come across this product in Riyadh to provide back support?
Thank you.... I thought it would be easier buying one locally then bringing one with me Read More
Anybody come across this product in Riyadh to provide back support?
Has anybody come across something like this in Riyadh or know where it would be possible to buy something similar from. This is listed in Staples, so first question obviously is whether there is a Staples in ... Read More
Chiropractic Clinic in Riyadh
Hi All I was due to fly to Saudi this week but last weekend I trapped a nerve in my back which was very painful and something I wish never to experience ever again. I am making a recovery and have delayed my trip for a fortnight and wanted to know ... Read More
Can Vonage be used from a hotel room
Appreciate your input...Thanks everyone... Read More
Can Vonage be used from a hotel room
I am hoping to travel to KSA next week and during the time my Iqama is being processed I will be staying in a hotel... The name of which is TBD (but will be asking for input on that once I know more) but wanted to know if anyone knew whether Vonage ... Read More
how much cash to bring by Leedslad
Hi All As some of you may know from my other threads, I am moving to Riyadh in th enext couple of weeks... I wanted to ask, during my first visit to initiate my Iqama process, since I will not be able to open a bank account until that is done, ...
Thanks ITpro... My intention is to keep minimal funds in country but will need to figure out the best way to send money back. From other threads, the suggestion is to use local exchange brokers because of better exchange rates and lower charges... ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Mine would be Cancun... went there on vacation and would love to go again Read More
Long stay in a Hotel - Negotiating a discounted rate
I have not done this in Saudi but have stayed in hotels for long periods... what I would suggest is speak to the reservations manager and tell them what you are after i.e duration and the price you are looking to pay... see if they can meet that. ... Read More
how much cash to bring
Hi All As some of you may know from my other threads, I am moving to Riyadh in th enext couple of weeks... I wanted to ask, during my first visit to initiate my Iqama process, since I will not be able to open a bank account until that is done, ... Read More
Why cant I stream TV by 1967tazz
Hi all, well finally I have arrived in Jeddah, well for 2 weeks or so, until residency visa sorted. So far so good, But why when I try to watch anything on BBC iplayer does it refuse and tell me it is not available?
From my limited understanding it is something to do with you IP address... When it sees that you are outside the UK it would not work. You would need to get VPN and that should overcome this This is something I will be looking into in the coming ... Read More
Saudi Arabia plans six-year cap on expat visas by junaidghumman
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 ...
This is interesting... As I am just moving to Saudi...I guess this is something to keep in the back of my mind Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA by Leedslad
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ...
Thanks Saqib...I will take your advice into account when I go shopping Read More
Al Hamra preschool
I am also travelling to KSA with my family and I have a 2.5 yr old that I would like to send to a nursery... so any advice would be beneficial Read More
Hello!!! and questions by MarlonAguilar
Hi everyone!!! Thank you for this useful blog. I'm receiving a proposal of being expat (from Spain to Saudi arabia) as a freelance. As you must know, to expend almost 3 months in there for two weeks off, so as a freelance in my country I must pay ...
Marlon: SA is a tax free country so there should be no tax for you to pay Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA by Leedslad
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ...
Saqib: thanks for the response... I was thinking of buying an Audi Q7... any advice on that and how is that for parts and servicing... I would never consider buying an American 4x4... I do not think they are built to last Is it best to buy from a ... Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA by Leedslad
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ...
haha.. I think gone are those days when Volvo's were built like tanks but I would want something big and lots of safety features Read More
Newbie questions by Leedslad
To help my wife and I prepare for our forthcoming move I would appreciate some help with the following questions as I have not been able to locate these answers anywhere 1) Can you buy Cow and Gate baby formula milk from the supermarkets 2) My ...
I have considered about moving my family later... however we will be coming back to the UK in September as we have a family wedding and to be honest, my wife has been in Pakistan for the last few weeks to see her family and I am really missing the ... Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA by Leedslad
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ...
@SaudiUk: Thanks again... it seems you are the Oracle :-) @Redgoblin: I do intend to get a 4x4 / SUV but that is more to protect the kids from the local driving... I would want to try dune bashing, however would never try it in my own vehicle... Read More
Moving to KSA from the UK by Leedslad
Aye up all.... I am currently live in Leeds and will be moving to Riyadh mid June and will be joined by my wife and kids once I get my Iqama sorted... I have been told its not the best time to be coming with the heat etc, but hey there is nothing ...
@saudiuk: Any tips you can suggest to make ease the transition or with hindsight you would have done differently when you moved. Read More
Newbie questions by Leedslad
To help my wife and I prepare for our forthcoming move I would appreciate some help with the following questions as I have not been able to locate these answers anywhere 1) Can you buy Cow and Gate baby formula milk from the supermarkets 2) My ...
@saudiuk: Thank you so much... On the shipping allowance, it is not much considering we have 2 young kids. I am looking to use a local company here to ship additional items... Should I consider bringing my TV's etc if they are not provided by the ... Read More
Moving to KSA from the UK by Leedslad
Aye up all.... I am currently live in Leeds and will be moving to Riyadh mid June and will be joined by my wife and kids once I get my Iqama sorted... I have been told its not the best time to be coming with the heat etc, but hey there is nothing ...
thanks again... I have posted my questions seperately and would appreciate your assistance in getting them answered Read More
Newbie questions by Leedslad
To help my wife and I prepare for our forthcoming move I would appreciate some help with the following questions as I have not been able to locate these answers anywhere 1) Can you buy Cow and Gate baby formula milk from the supermarkets 2) My ...
Hi I will be moving to Riyadh... I have been told by my employer that I will be in a Hotel until my Iqama is sorted and then move onto a compound which they will provide. I understand there is a shortage of housing on compounds but they have ... Read More
Moving to KSA from the UK by Leedslad
Aye up all.... I am currently live in Leeds and will be moving to Riyadh mid June and will be joined by my wife and kids once I get my Iqama sorted... I have been told its not the best time to be coming with the heat etc, but hey there is nothing ...
thank you...we will have to take each day at it comes... I am assuming the initial transition will be tough, so we are prepared for that... Read More
Newbie questions
To help my wife and I prepare for our forthcoming move I would appreciate some help with the following questions as I have not been able to locate these answers anywhere 1) Can you buy Cow and Gate baby formula milk from the supermarkets 2) My ... Read More
Is Car finance available in KSA
I will be looking to purchase a car when I move to Saudi and I would like to understand is Car finance available or do I need to bring cash with me to buy a car. I have 2 young children and I have heard a lot about how bad the driving is, so I will ... Read More
Moving to KSA from the UK
Aye up all.... I am currently live in Leeds and will be moving to Riyadh mid June and will be joined by my wife and kids once I get my Iqama sorted... I have been told its not the best time to be coming with the heat etc, but hey there is nothing ... Read More