lesoliver
English expat in Oman
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Lives in Muscat
Registration: 08 October 2012
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snooker/billiards practice partner in Jeddah by clairecraigmurphy
Hi everyone, I arrived in Jeddah 2 weeks ago and lookign for a snooker/billiards/pool practice partner when not teaching... any offers?
Hi Andreas, I am not in Jeddah any longer but if you can find the Sultan Garden Centre of Tahlia street the Snooker hall is 150 yards past that (traveling towards the Turkish Embassy). You shouldn't miss it as there is a huge sign with an 8 Ball ... Read More
Tuxedo buying in Riyadh by alpha89
Does anyone know where to buy a custom-tailored tuxedo in Riyadh? Supposdly, the men's mall doesn't have it...and I've heard of some Batha alleyway tailors, but was hoping for something a little bit more 'legitement' Thanks. Alex
The tailor I used in Batha is called Genius you can get Abdullah on 011402279 or 0552009568 Read More
Tuxedo buying in Riyadh by alpha89
Does anyone know where to buy a custom-tailored tuxedo in Riyadh? Supposdly, the men's mall doesn't have it...and I've heard of some Batha alleyway tailors, but was hoping for something a little bit more 'legitement' Thanks. Alex
A friend of mine has been using the same tailor in Batha for years, I just had my DJ (Tux) altered as I have lost weight and he did a great job for a reasonable price. I will see if I can get a phone number tomorrow. Read More
Maid Agencies for House Cleaning - Jeddah by scarletim
Could you advise me maid agencies that you are happy to work with who can send maids for cleaning? Region is close to Al Shatee Jeddah
Hi, Try the business directory link at the top of this page maybe. Read More
Farewell by dragonladyoz
Fare thee well lovely people - have enjoyed "talking" to you all over the last year - we leave the sandbox today for a brief holiday at home and then we are off to Qatar! Might "see" some of you on another blog one day! Regards D
Good luck Dragonlady, You were very helpful to me when I first came onto this site with a plethora of questions about Jeddah, thank you it wont be forgotten. Les Read More
Romantic Restaurants in Jeddah by Mabella26
I want to surprise my husband and bring him to a romantic restaurant in Jeddah but I do not know any good or romantic restaurant there. Please help me. Thanks. :D
Hi Mabella, There is a place called the Millenium Centre opposite Debenhams just off the junction of Medinah Road and Talhia street there are about 5 different restaurants and they are all family only, there is a steak house and partiularly good and ... Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
Hi Kat, I've been here for 4 months and I must disagree strongly with some of the posts above, firstly I have found the ex pat community extremely generous, with their time, assistance on anything you want help on, and even in more material ways ... Read More
Looking for dog sitter by Bcat24
Looking for person to watch small cocker spaniel-poodle mix while we take 1 week vacation. Female, 9 years old, good with kids and adults, non-shedding. We are in Yanbu but will drop off and pick up at your location.
No worries Tim, I thought that might be the case, good luck anyway. Les Read More
arabian homes vs amoudia compound - jeddah by myyams
What do you all think, is Arabian homes or Amoudia better? Can you tell why you think so? Sorry for all the bombarding of the forums these days. My husband also has an offer that would put us at Arabian Homes.
Hi, I have been to Arabian homes and it is exceptionally nice, very well kept grounds and excellent facilities, for westerners I would say Arabian homes and Sharbatly are probably the nicest and with the best facilities, at least from I have seen ... Read More
GOLF IN JEDDAH by lesoliver
Hi I am looking for any info on golf in Jeddah, if any one has any pointers it would be appreciated. Les
Hello Di, Thanks for the response, well I now have a place in Jeddah, not a compound though. I had to settle for a private apartment but it is in an OK part of town, new and of adequate size with an excellent landlord. I am due to move into ... Read More
GOLF IN JEDDAH
Hi I am looking for any info on golf in Jeddah, if any one has any pointers it would be appreciated. Les Read More
snooker/billiards practice partner in Jeddah by clairecraigmurphy
Hi everyone, I arrived in Jeddah 2 weeks ago and lookign for a snooker/billiards/pool practice partner when not teaching... any offers?
Hi Tim, I would definitely be up for a game on a regular basis, I take it you have a venue? I have tried to find a snooker hall in Jeddah but although there re two in my Satnav when I get to the location they don't exist. you can e-mail me at ... Read More
Looking for dog sitter by Bcat24
Looking for person to watch small cocker spaniel-poodle mix while we take 1 week vacation. Female, 9 years old, good with kids and adults, non-shedding. We are in Yanbu but will drop off and pick up at your location.
Tim, What dates are you looking at, I can help but would be out during the day, so could walk the little fella in the morning and could get home at lunch time to walk him again but he would be on his own in the apartment while I am at work. If that ... Read More