Just moved here from NYC, Now What?

JuiceBox · 2012-06-03T12:50:12+02:00

New to Khobar from NYC? Discover local networking and nightlife tips, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and share interests in photography and music.

JuiceBox Member

Member since 03 June 2012

JuiceBoxMember03 June 2012 10:50:12

Hey guys, as the title says I just moved here fron NY. I've been here for two months so far and have gotten a feel for the area but am starting to get a little bored. So far, I only know Saudis here. While I love my Saudi friends, they dont share my affinity for nightlife. I figured I would join up here to see if there were any guys/girls who meet up around here.

A little background on me. I dont live in a compound...I have my own house right by the Porsche dealership off the Khobar-Dammam Highway. I moved here to help my friends run a company that modifies exotic cars. I manage the shop during the day and do all of their photography/social media work. Cars, Photography, and music are my life. If you like one or all, I'm sure we'll get along

I'm Cooper by the way

madphotographer Active member

Member since 24 October 2011

madphotographerActive member03 June 2012 12:16:26

You can join a meet up that other members organize here if you want to meet new frieds... I am into photography too and that it catches my attention when I read the word photography in your profile...

Anyways, maybe we can arrange a meetup sometime so you can meet new friends in Khobar.

JuiceBox Member

Member since 03 June 2012

JuiceBoxMember03 June 2012 13:01:06

Yeah would love to meet up with some other people from the area. Maybe check out one of these compounds I hear so much about.

I would love go get some great street photography shots as well. I shoot mostly exotic cars and it would be a nice change of pace. Have a link to your portfolio?

madphotographer Active member

Member since 24 October 2011

madphotographerActive member03 June 2012 13:25:34

I still don't have a specific area in photography... I take pictures of anything that interest me... here is the link

RedGoblin ViP

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RedGoblinViP04 June 2012 05:50:41

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Hello there! and welcome to the desert!

I am not much into photography, but then cars are an area of interest to me alright!

Send me a PM with your number and we shall see if we can meet up or something.

JuiceBox Member

Member since 03 June 2012

JuiceBoxMember04 June 2012 09:48:49

Where is everybody here from?

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michael_ewbasGuest29 October 2012 10:57:42

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michael_ewbasGuest29 October 2012 23:05:54

Hi Cooper!

What! you moved from Ny to HERE??? WHY???

sorry I do not mean to sound rude LOL It is just very interesting the REASONS why we come to Sauid..........

Nassie

borntobemild Serial expat

Member since 09 August 2010

borntobemildSerial expat31 October 2012 15:08:57

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well nessie, its probably basically the same reason as the millions of other expats come to saudi for.....A Job!

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michael_ewbasGuest02 November 2012 01:39:50

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Why I asked this question is because Saudi is such a "last frontier'...... MY reason is because I REALLY want to get to know the Middle East THEREFORE I applied for a job here and I was very specific: I wanted to work for a SAUDI ROYAL FAMILY. Their lifestyle and the history of the Royal Clan is fascinating reading and living (:0)material.

I think in a way I am protected against the harsh realities of the day to day life here in Saudi? I think I might have a few more privileges cause of my work as a Manager(being a woman as well) that women in Saudi do not have merely because of their gender. I am allowed to wheel and deal with men on a one to one basis because somehow being a MANAGER I am seen as GENDERLESS LOL!!!! OUCH!!!

I have been wondering if their is anybody out there who also work for a Royal Family?

I would like to "compare notes" (alas not in like telling it all) to get a little more insight and understanding of their lives/protocol/etc......

Tx

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AlliecatViP02 November 2012 02:03:15

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Actually there are a lot of women (many expats) in managerial positions throughout Riyadh, at many hospitals that I know of (sorry, don't know anybody working for a royal family but I DO have a story from a friend of a friend that I'll share via PM, if you want).

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michael_ewbasGuest02 November 2012 03:52:34

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Yeah.......... share..... LOL

Muffu25 New member

Member since 09 October 2012

Muffu25New member21 November 2012 11:33:44

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I came here from Dallas, Maybe we can discuss old times Cooper.

danielskaf Member

Member since 29 November 2012

danielskafMember30 November 2012 15:49:09

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hey there... i am expat here and i am interested in meet ups... please let me know when guys u r gonna meet..
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i am daniel聽聽 mechanical engineer

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Alliecat wrote:
Actually there are a lot of women (many expats) in managerial positions throughout Riyadh, at many hospitals that I know of (sorry, don't know anybody working for a royal family but I DO have a story from a friend of a friend that I'll share via PM, if you want).

there are half a dozen at Reem circuit. i was impressed