ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Actually it's the best store for anyone needing anything for creative business. Art supplies, fabric, wrapping paper, kids' projects, party decor, ribbons, soldering supplies, paint, brushes, canvas, styrofoam for architecture projects, science supplies and much more. You can even have an inhouse tailor make something for you! You must make a stop to see what …
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Yes! It's about time to bring Lego to Saudi. We are very happy that we all have the option to order online and ship direct inside Saudi to our home. This is great! Otherwise the next best option is to travel to Bahrain, but with all travel in halt due to Coronavirus, that is not …
We used to have an arabic tutor come to our villa once a week so my boys could further their arabic language and writing skills. However since Covid-19, that is no longer an option. Instead we are turning to other resources. Below are links for books and a magnetic alphabet you may find useful. Are …
Looking for some educational and fun things to do online with your kids while you are spending the summer? Whether you can't travel or find yourself in virtual school again, these are welcome breaks for you and your kids. Fresco App My favorite app that lets you create on ipad and surface pro computers. It's …
If you are looking for things to do while here, look no further! The below link is to an adventure group that regularly schedules outings around Al Khobar. https://m.facebook.com/adventurekhobar
First Weeks--Learning Curve When you fly into the country the first thing you notice is the sandy color of your surroundings. Green has been replaced by desert living. There are palms and some planted trees, however your surroundings are sand, dust, 2 storey homes, streetlights, strip malls and did I mention the sand color? When …
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 …
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 …
Date Palms & Camels 