

5themperor
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
8
About me
Canadian
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 20 December 2010
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Moving to Jeddah by beeSA
i will be moving to Jeddah to work with a community project early next year. The organsation has a flat for me but it is not in an expat compound. As a single female this concerns me. Is it possible to get a flatshare in a compound with other ...

For a women you must face the reality.(if not in a compound) a) you will always be with women (unless your work lets you mingle) b) Outside your house you will be covered from head to toe in black and when it's 50C I can't imagine what it's ... Read More


Corniche Beaches by 5themperor
Can anyone offer me some on advise on visiting these beaches. I want to know, with all the red tape and regulations, if its worth the effort. I don't want to go somewhere stuck in crazy traffic , pay big money to end up parked in a corner on a ...

Hi Allie - actually its slang for visit - no I wouldn't walk ! ------------- So here is the story for anyone who wants to go to the beach. The Beaches are walled off with many gates. Once you find a gate that opens and has a reception you are at ... Read More


Jeddah Circus by 5themperor
Hi Folks , Sorry to say there is no Circus is Jeddah ... Similarly though I am just seeking somewhere to have some fun , chat and hang out. I am very sociable,balanced and easy going and happy to share and generate a good ambiance ! I know ...

Yes for one of the biggest celebrations of the year it will be a cup of coffee most likely. I may just cruise around in the limo and start handing out all my spare $50 bills I brought with me to some needy street folk.I must have at least $1,000,000 ... Read More


Jeddah Circus by 5themperor
Hi Folks , Sorry to say there is no Circus is Jeddah ... Similarly though I am just seeking somewhere to have some fun , chat and hang out. I am very sociable,balanced and easy going and happy to share and generate a good ambiance ! I know ...

Thanks for that migoan - any advice where I can go for the Western holiday season -25th Dec ...:) ? Read More

Corniche Beaches
Can anyone offer me some on advise on visiting these beaches. I want to know, with all the red tape and regulations, if its worth the effort. I don't want to go somewhere stuck in crazy traffic , pay big money to end up parked in a corner on a ... Read More


What are the most popular weekend travel destinations? by mtwilson
As I understand it, short trips to nearby countries are quite popular with the expat community in Saudi. I hope to be joining you soon and I was wondering what some of the more popular destinations are for two to four day trips. What can be done and ...

Does anyone know if Bahrain is worth a visit for couple of days to experience a bit of freedom ,joy and laughter for expats. Read More


my name is Anita by anivo
my name is Anita. 23 years old, female i live in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah and i would like to share ideas and meet new friends from everywhere i am interested in culture, so it would be very nice to have a wide ideas about cross-cultures best regards

Interestingly one female writes a post and gets a few dozen replies . A guy writes a post and gets nothing ... Maybe women are banned from writing on forums ... who knows - the mystery is out there ... Keep smiling my friend :) Read More

Jeddah Circus
Hi Folks , Sorry to say there is no Circus is Jeddah ... Similarly though I am just seeking somewhere to have some fun , chat and hang out. I am very sociable,balanced and easy going and happy to share and generate a good ambiance ! I know ... Read More