Dan_the_13th
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
42
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 19 August 2012
Permanent Visa to Turkey.. applying from Riyadh? [xpost from Turkey]
Hello guys! I wanted to ask you guys a question for my friend.. I've posted a similar topic on the Turkey board but I'll ask here as well, it doesn't hurt right? So.. My friend is a student, He is studying here and is on Grade 12 (just gave 11th ... Read More
Permanent Visa to Turkey.. applying from Saudi Arabia?
Hello guys! Just wanted to ask you guys a question for my friend.. so here it goes. My friend is a student, currently studying on Grade 11th (gave exams, going to 12 now).. and to cut the chase short, he wants to apply for a permanent visa to ... Read More
Help me with finding a restaurant!
Tokyo sounds good :$ What's the price range and DOES IT HAVE RAMEN? :D Read More
Help me with finding a restaurant!
Do you mean Ritz-Carlton? Wouldn't it be like HELLA EXPENSIVE? It would be really awesome if you also provide the name or google-maps/directions to it, im a newbie so I don't know much ways! Read More
Help me with finding a restaurant!
Hello fellow expat-blogers, I was wondering if someone could guide me of where would I find a good Japanese restaurant here.. My friends were looking for something unique and somehow I now have to take them to dinner (LOST A BET ETC, but that's ... Read More
Wadi Hanifa by deb2410
Hi All, Can somebody guide me with the way to Wadi Hanifa from Dar al Arkan or qasr mall...heard it is a beautiful place. GPS took us to different place.. :P Thanks and Regards, Debbie
Hey. It's quite near actually. If you know where Qasr Mall is, then just ask anyone around. Also if I may suggest, try Wadi Namr as well. Read More
G'day! by Diane Charlton
I've just accepted and am about to be flown out to start a job teaching English at the Princess Noura University in Riyahd. After having a looksee I found this blog and so thought I'd introduce myself to one and all! I'm a 'live life to the full' ...
Hey, and good luck! I'm a 'live life to the full' kind of girl who smiles her way through life no matter what is thrown at her.Careful, there's lots of sandstorms in here! You wouldn't wanna smile on such occasion, would you? :lol: jokes Read More
Dentist - Cheap and best to get Braces?
Hello! I was wondering if someone can give me good information regarding dentists for having braces. But keep the following in mind please: - cheap - known to be good To talk in detail, I am a teenager and I would say that the earning of my family ... Read More
Weekend plans? by Jimmybranco
Whats everyone up to? Cocktails and dinner anyone? PM me
sure count me in but i'm broke Read More
Buying a tablet?
Sorry for double post but if this brand is not available, what choice do I have? I've checked Jarir book's website but I don't think they have any Graphics tablet.. :( Read More
Buying a tablet?
Aw thats not good... whats your suggestion of such 'booking' site? Thanks ^_^ Read More
Buying a tablet?
Hey guys! Does anyone know where to buy tablet here? I'm particularly looking for Wacom Intuos (any of the Intous series above or 3) Thanks! :) Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE) by Dan_the_13th
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ...
Did I mention I live in a compound? No. Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE) by Dan_the_13th
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ...
Oh my god.. I'm so pissed.. I tried looking for Hilah everywhere! Did you mean Al-hilal? Its some arabic site but I dont know arabic :*( Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
@Fear-N I thought you would have been more open minded since you were not originally from Saudi but your posts show otherwise.. These fatwas aren't from any major Imam's... I don't wanna discuss this any further. @m.b.m88 Yeah..I'm sorry for ... Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
I'm sorry Harmonie.. @fear-N Who are you to give out such pointless fatwas? Wearing heels is not provocative, perhaps its just your messed up mind. The health issues are so less that their negligible... Saudi Arabia is on the extreme, you can ... Read More
Some might think this is a weird question.. by DragonKid
So hey guys! I'm new at Riyadh! and its been 5-6 months I've been here.. I know this sounds really weird but.. where the hell do guys buy hair removal cream like.. veet for men here? I mean.. since I dint found anything I've been shaving my legs now ...
Man they put smell in the female products, dontchu think? Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
As i've said this was the first time I ever heard of heels being a bad thing, I mean come on, every girl I know wears heels, even Saudi and expats o: Read More
Religious Police at malls by Talish02
I heard that you don't see many of them at the malls or raiding random restaurants anymore. I just wanted to know if you guys had any recent experiences with them? Or is Riyadh finally becoming a bit relaxed?
I know some of you have already seen this but.. HELL YEAH! youtube.com/watch?v=OpUUOYRLW3k seriously.. sometimes I really think that the mutawaa's are the pervs out there chasing womans in malls not us teenagers :$ Read More
Life of a woman in riyadh by m.b.m88
Salaam, I would like to know the life of a Muslim Saudi woman or Muslim converted woman (foreign). How is the life of a Muslim wife, middle class or upper middle class? How is the life of a couple? 1. they can hang out with friends, as also ...
I just wanna add something... Saudi Arabia's way isnt 100% Islamic way.. Seriously.. In Quran it isnt mentioned to hide your whole face, it just says that you have to cover your hair with a little part of your forehead (the Naqa'b, just like nuns ... Read More
are there doctors on here ?
no everyone here lives in tents Read More
Help about blocked Internet by Volkan
Hello to Everyone.. Do you have a idea about blocked Internet ? How can I use unhampered to Internet in KSA ?
Why would you wanna bypass a block anyway? If somethings being banned for no good reason you can tell em about it and they do unblock the right stuff *EXPERIENCE*. Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE) by Dan_the_13th
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ...
BUMP! Does anyone else know where this Al Hilah club is at? I couldn't find anything in the google :/ Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE) by Dan_the_13th
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ...
Wow, thanks. Can you tell me where it is located, please? Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...
I pay 40 sar at balsharaf for a cut and shave. Looking for a better shave. Cut is great.SAR25 next door to my office. Sorted. He even cuts your hair while you wait.Yes, thank you for your very kind advice. But if I were talking about a normal ... Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE) by Dan_the_13th
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ...
thanks for that! though.. I was wondering if there are any 'Olympic' sized pools anywhere here? thanks again! Read More
Swimming for a teenager? (MALE)
Hey.. me again. Wanted to ask if there are any swimming areas/pools for teenagers, which are not that expensive and good? I'm okay with local pools and all, but want to know the general prices. (getting info on internet to check rates.. time ... Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...
Hey guys! I got a hair-cut from Black horse, I dint wanted to, but schools started so I had to.. They claimed to know how to do razor cut..but..All I can say is that I think there's no one in Riyadh who knows how to texture hair and do a razor cut... Read More
Need info please help by Ali.Zeeshan
Good day expatriates hope you all will be doing great. I just moved to riyadh and settled in batha. I would like to know if anyone is sharing the internet in batha or is there any service provider ? Secondly is there any sports complex near batha ...
..okay.. Pakistan, then UK, now Saudi Arabia.. cool. So why did you decided to live at Bath'a, no offense? Try Shemaisi if you can. I wouldn't recommend Bath'a. Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...
I contacted Sonny, he said that his shop is closed for good? :( Perhaps a misunderstanding.. where exactly is this Salon located? Thanks!! Read More
Student programs?
Hello guys! I'm an expat from Pakistan living in the Saudi Arabia, I was wondering if there are any student programs for a college and or high School(I'm a high school junior: grade 11 ) for Tokyo? What would be their requirements and expenses? ... Read More
Graphics card? (Computer related)
Hey.. just wondering if there's a better place to get low-end video cards/graphic cards. I've been to Olaya Computer Markets and Saliha Computer Markets.. wandering around for hours.. and let's just say they only have expensive and not the best of ... Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...
I checked out most of the Olya, none of the 'barbers' knew what a Razor hairstyle was.. I'll check Takkasosi street (near the Aziza Hyper panda + Mcdolands right?) next and lastly Faisaliah hotel :) So if someone still know where to get a Razor ... Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN) by Dan_the_13th
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ...
*BUMP* Oh come on.. Don't tell me theres not a single good hair salon for men in Saudi Arabbia Read More
Riyadh- Hair stylist (FOR MEN)
Hey all! I'm new to these forums.. I wanted to ask, is there any good hair stylist in Riyadh who can do stuff like Razor hair cuts, textured cuts etc..? (FOR MEN!!11) Because my local "barber" only knows one thing.. "SHORTENING" and its darn ... Read More