ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Bring yourself to nature by going to the Corniche! This is the coastline area where there are walkways, promenade, cafes, restaurants, building projects and sand and sea. A common site is Saudi families and expats sitting out on the green spaces, strolling along the promenade, stopping for selfies, biking, jogging, wading into the water, fishing …
Why are Legos so great? They are like 3D puzzles! In this age of Covid19 the Lego company must be making a fortune. Kids can't get enough of the challenge of building! Hard to find here on east coast, KSA. There is a ToyRUs in the local mall, however the selection is very limited and …
Now that I'm here, where can I buy groceries? There are a variety of good grocery stores in various areas of Al Khobar. You will be pleasantly surprised they are well stocked and carry many brands you already know. There are plenty of local grocery stores maybe in your neighborhood. You can get to these …
Yay! Everyone's favorite subject. You'll be pleasantly surprised that here there are many choices both in type of food and restaurants. KSA is a modern country and enjoys restaurants of all types, especially cafes. You cannot help but notice the amount of coffee houses and cafes located doors down from one another. Starbucks is only …
Curious about what kind of clothing, food, toys, medicines, to bring? Here is a short list of what we recommend. Lightweight summer type clothing. Bring undergarments like underwear, socks and bras. It is harder to find good quality ones here and they might be more expensive. We stock up on the boy's socks and underwear …
KSA is a conservative society. For this reason and out of respect for yourself and others, dress modestly when in public. It's made easy here as ladies are required to wear an outer covering called an Abaya. Men must cover their knees and wear sleeves. Men----I've not heard of a thawb and a ghutra head …
So you are considering an assignment in KSA. Where will you live? Depending on the location and the package you get, here is what is usually available. Villa, Apartment, Hotel, Compound Villa sounds grand! What's that like? A villa is another name for a house or townhome. They either are stand alone, as in a …
Date Palms & Camels 