Jejuhime
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Khobar, Eastern Province
Speaks English, Japanese, Korean
Registration: 06 July 2012
Saudi work visit visa exit-entry via Bahrain causeway by dslal
Does anyone know that Saudi work visit visa exit-entry can be done via Bahrain causeway? (For Australian Passport holders). I have done it once in August 2018, but it seems like the rules have changed and Saudi work visit visa holders are now ...
Got confirmation today that an American colleague crossed into KSA without incident. Again, the US consulate has been working on getting this reversed. Looks like American weight has won the day for us. I hope the Saudis relax on this for everyone ... Read More
Saudi work visit visa exit-entry via Bahrain causeway by dslal
Does anyone know that Saudi work visit visa exit-entry can be done via Bahrain causeway? (For Australian Passport holders). I have done it once in August 2018, but it seems like the rules have changed and Saudi work visit visa holders are now ...
I am an American on a biz (visitor) visa that says "flight" and was allowed to leave KSA via the causeway 2 weeks ago, and was told I could drive back in but only because I'm American. I'm due a visa run soon and will encourage my ... Read More
Expat Blog Get-Together from Bahrain by gunner757
Guess we should arrange "大咖福利影院 Get-Together from Bahrain " :cool:
Sounds good. I'm down for meeting today. Read More
Desert Camping, Eastern and Central Province exploration! by Raunak86
Hi All, Is any body here interested in desert camping and exploring places in and around Eastern Province and Central province? Looking for trip mates!
Hello. Well, we went with an international social travel group. All types of people came...about 20 showed up but only 12 or so spent the night. We found a somewhat secluded spot where we could go hiking. We brought a catered lunch but then ... Read More
Desert Camping, Eastern and Central Province exploration! by Raunak86
Hi All, Is any body here interested in desert camping and exploring places in and around Eastern Province and Central province? Looking for trip mates!
Actually, the couple and I did go camping. Would be nice to start thinking about doing it again this fall. Read More
Just how different are Jeddah & the Eastern coast? by against me!
So I'm an American currently residing in Qatar, but I might move to Al-Khobar or Jeddah. I've never been to KSA, but I keep hearing that Eastern Saudi and Jeddah would be somehow more liberal and relaxed than the rest of the country. So to ...
Also, I should point out that it's very probable that the things I hear about Jeddah are confined to compounds, embassies/consulates and private estates/beaches. *shrug* Read More
Just how different are Jeddah & the Eastern coast? by against me!
So I'm an American currently residing in Qatar, but I might move to Al-Khobar or Jeddah. I've never been to KSA, but I keep hearing that Eastern Saudi and Jeddah would be somehow more liberal and relaxed than the rest of the country. So to ...
Hey! Well, I've only lived in Khobar for 9 months and this coming weekend I'll be in Jeddah, so maybe I could be more helpful then. I haven't been to Qatar, but I've been to Bahrain... I haven't witnessed the super conservative ... Read More
Electrician recommendations?
Hello. I need a reliable and fair electrician to fix an outlet and fuse. It's a new building, but the wiring is completely f*cked. Thanks. Read More
Looking for a gated compound with pool and everything by R80GS'er
ok i just found out the company we are partnered with have given up on finding compound accomodation for my wife and i is there any one that knows of a western compound in the area PLEASE feeling a bit stressed now thinking they had it sorted and ...
I'm actually living off compound now. It's nice. Only problem is not having a gym, not that my compound even had one. :-/ Read More
Need an invitation to Aramco for Tuesday "seeervices"
I have a ride willing to take me to Aramco on Tuesday, but no invite. (Well, I have one, but her hours have changed so she can't answer the phone) I want to talk about the Word with other people who like talking about it, too. Hit me up with a ... Read More
moving to saudi - packing by Leannekyle0310
Hi All, I'm due to move over to Saudi in a few weeks. I was just wondering what clothes to bring. I'm unsure if theirs any point in bringing any dressy clothing etc? What did other women take over? Thanks
I brought lots of clothing. I wasn't sure whether that was a good idea or not, but because of the ubiquitous abaya, many ladies WANT to dress to the nines when they don't have to wear it. The girls in my school have issues conforming to the ... Read More
How do you use the public intercity bus service? by Jejuhime
I'm on the SAPTCO site and I put in my travel dates and it never gives me any information. Just says "No flights" and I'm not trying to fly. http://www.saptco.com.sa/mainsite/home.aspx I see this information on the KF Airport ...
Thanks for all the info. I'm just concerned about getting tickets...particularly during the holiday. Can I just show up the morning I want to go, and there will be a seat available from Khobar to Dammam airport? Read More
How do you use the public intercity bus service?
I'm on the SAPTCO site and I put in my travel dates and it never gives me any information. Just says "No flights" and I'm not trying to fly. http://www.saptco.com.sa/mainsite/home.aspx I see this information on the KF Airport ... Read More
Anyone can join the trip at weekend to Bahrain by Jhonkendy
I am single working person living in Khobar. Every weekend I use to go Bahrain for Clubbing & make fun. Anyone from Khobar or Jubail area can join with me... just drop me a message = jhon.kendy123@gmail.com
I'll see you tomorrow at Extra at 11am. Thanks! Read More
Desert Camping, Eastern and Central Province exploration! by Raunak86
Hi All, Is any body here interested in desert camping and exploring places in and around Eastern Province and Central province? Looking for trip mates!
I will be out of the country for Eid, but maybe one weekend I could go somewhere. Read More
Homestays? by Jejuhime
Hello everyone. A single female colleague is wondering whether families in KSA do homestays. She wants to immerse herself in the culture when she's not working, mainly to improve her Arabic. From the homestay websites, looks like most or all ...
You would think... But my confusion is that no one, not even my employer or the Saudis who have offered me off-compound housing, have asked about a male guarantor. Is this a law, but no one cares? Or just a custom? Or is the expat simply wrong about ... Read More
Homestays? by Jejuhime
Hello everyone. A single female colleague is wondering whether families in KSA do homestays. She wants to immerse herself in the culture when she's not working, mainly to improve her Arabic. From the homestay websites, looks like most or all ...
Ha! Thanks everyone. I must admit, I figured this would be a pretty long shot. She says she's had students from this area and she's hoping one of them could set her up with a family member. Guess that's the best option, but ... Read More
Homestays?
Hello everyone. A single female colleague is wondering whether families in KSA do homestays. She wants to immerse herself in the culture when she's not working, mainly to improve her Arabic. From the homestay websites, looks like most or all ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
Sounds good. I'd like to know the next one. Read More
Looking for female friends! by riwan10
Hey Ladies! I am an American expat in Khobar/Dammam and I'm looking for some American girls who would like to hangout. I don't know many people here so my life in Saudi Arabia is quite boring. I also have a husband so any married couples who want ...
There is a new women's college opening near the tip of Al Khobar, so there will be a few dozen new women in town. At the moment, I'm living in the Ar Rawabi neighborhood. Just got here less than a week ago. Feel like I've already been ... Read More
Appartments in Khobar
That's good. If you hear of any smaller places that allow single women, update the thread, please. :-) Read More
Moving to Khobar by SteffyB
Hi Everyone Me and my husband and two children are currently in the process of moving to Khobar, most likely Al Zamil. Is there anybody who lives here that can reassure my manic mind with any info. My husband has seen the compound, I have just ...
Hello, I just moved here a couple days ago. It would be nice to meet people who aren't my coworkers! PM or e mail me at psmall10 at apu dot edu I don't like how isolated my "compound" is from...everything. It's next to a ... Read More
Appartments in Khobar
I'm actually close to your area (I live right behind Hyper Panda) but I need to be more south. How did things turn out for you? I also want to move, but further south, closer to the city and my work. Read More
khobar friends by expatgirly
Hello everyone! I live in khobar.. New to expatblog. In search of good friends. Anyone who lives in khobar n would like to make friends? :)
Hello, I just moved here a couple days ago. It would be nice to meet people who aren't my coworkers! PM or e mail me at psmall10 at apu dot edu I don't like how isolated my "compound" is from...everything. It's next to a ... Read More
Any scuba clubs in Al Khobar, Al Dammam, or Dhahran area? by rbogie
I haven't even started working yet but I found out already the base where I'll be working Dhahran AB will be closed during Ramadan and I will be off from Aug 24 to Sep 10. I'm looking to find out if anyone from the area is going to ...
I definitely would like to dive once or twice while I'm here. I haven't in a long time, though, so I may have to refresh myself before or during. O_o 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, I just moved here a couple days ago. I don't like how isolated my "compound" is from...everything. It's next to a rather abandoned Las Dunas compound. My housing allowance, IIRC, is around 55,000 -- I know, not much ... Read More