Ian Whyte
@Ian W
Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia
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23
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 18 March 2012
Hash House Harriers! by MollysWart
Hello! I've just been made aware there's a HASH group here in Jeddah and now I'm desperately looking for my people! We've been here for almost a year and we miss hashing terribly! If you can help please get in touch. Please and ...
Oh well, if we are not good enough for them, their loss.... Read More
Hash House Harriers! by MollysWart
Hello! I've just been made aware there's a HASH group here in Jeddah and now I'm desperately looking for my people! We've been here for almost a year and we miss hashing terribly! If you can help please get in touch. Please and ...
Hi, I am a Hasher, used to Hash in Riyadh and various other countries but after 1.5 years in Jeddah i have not found anything. Let me know if you get lucky. Read More
Restaurants by JazNotivoli
Good restaurants in Riaydh, any suggestions?
Hay muchas, que tipo de comida quieres? Thailandes, Indio, Italiano, Americano, Libanes? Sabes que aqui direciones no valen para mucho, dimo lo que buscas y intento darte buenas puntas de referencia. Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
would you happen to know where? Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
I never had any luck finding it, i think the info on the tourist website is outdated. Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
the Camel race is taken place EVERY Thrsday at 4:00 in Riyadh. It is in Thummamah. According to Sauditourism.com it is Altakhasosi street to Athummamah area. It means go straight [on Altakhasosi street] towards Althummamah. the place name is [ ... Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
once a year they had the big "Grand National" type race. IanWow, I want to go to this!! :DMe too but i think we missed it, it was in February :( Read More
Camel Races by Ian W
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ...
as I know it is taken place once a year. No camel race these days. About the place I will try to find it then I will come back.Really? i was told they are held every Thursday at 4pm and once a year they had the big "Grand National" type ... Read More
Camel Races
Has anyone been to the camel races? I know it is in the Thumamah area (Janadriya Road)near the horse race track but i can't find it and my arabic is insufficient to get any decent answers from the Sudani camel herders and charcoal sellers that ... Read More
new accomdation needed by kishpoojary
Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.
Hey guys, just spoke to the manager and the last place was taken last week, he will tell me when another becomes available Read More
new accomdation needed by kishpoojary
Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.
Yes a compound, a small one in-between king Abdullah road and Imam Saud road, google map coordinates 24.744166,46.670944. i think there is still a 2 bedroom available, i will check tomorrow. Read More
new accomdation needed by kishpoojary
Hi, I got job in saudi and moving to riyad soon. can you help me out to get some house(independent),flat,compound and how much rent need to pay per year.
I got real lucky and found a 1 bedroom for 39,000 per year in a small place near king abdullah road. You just have to wait and see, try to see if your company can arrange before you arrive otherwise it will be between 1 - 12 months in a hotel....is ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
I was really lucky that i found it posted here http://bey3.com/al-shifa/property-rentals/1-br-compound-for-rent/?phone=ok the guy who took it cancelled at the last minute before signing the contract and i found it 10 minutes later. Unfortunately ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
Hey! If you don't mind me asking, how did you find your apartment? And are there more one bedrooms available in the building? I'm looking for a place to move to and most of the nice places I've found are reserved for families.check this ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
as Aminstar2 posted .. the cheapest market 4 furniture here is ( Harag bin Qasim ) in the south of Riyadh .. i think Exit 25 .. i'm not sure .. the best time t go there is during the week after 7pm otherwise it will be crowded.. and it's a ... Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh by Ian W
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ...
For kitchen appliances - try the store eXtra. I think their prices are fairly reasonable.Thanks, i think there is one near my new house :) Read More
Furniture shop area in Riyadh
Hi all, Just got myself a nice 1 bedroom in Riyadh and now i have to furnish it, inc. kitchen appliances. Can anyone tell me where the furniture shop area and the electric/appliances area is? There is always Ikea for furniture, i am not looking ... Read More
how do we get invited to parties in riyadh by m.Caty
. can anyone help me find a better life out here to stop the boredom wrecking what is a very good opportunity for me Thx:D
Gotcha, the running club will be pm'ed from now on. :) Read More
how do we get invited to parties in riyadh by m.Caty
. can anyone help me find a better life out here to stop the boredom wrecking what is a very good opportunity for me Thx:D
Thanks all for your warm welcome, am sure i will settle down when i have a flat. I didn't know there was a hash in town, great i used to hash in a few other countries. Read More
how do we get invited to parties in riyadh by m.Caty
. can anyone help me find a better life out here to stop the boredom wrecking what is a very good opportunity for me Thx:D
As if i would drink anything else....:rolleyes: Read More
how do we get invited to parties in riyadh by m.Caty
. can anyone help me find a better life out here to stop the boredom wrecking what is a very good opportunity for me Thx:D
I am also new in Riyadh and currently dying of boredom living in a hotel. Am bored of working, gym, sleep with a visit to the horse races on Friday, i need some human contact and decent conversation (and a drink now and then would be good too). I ... Read More