Considering moving to Riyadh... advice please!

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LittleStampedeMember08 November 2023 13:22:08

Hello!

My husband has been offered a job in Riyadh, and we are considering a move. Having done a bit of research, I like the look of Al Hambra Oasis Village, and we'd look to send our daughter (currently in Reception in the UK) to the British International School.

In terms of lifestyle, can anyone please advise? Specifically after a female perspective - what do you do all day? Are part time jobs easy to come by? Can I just go out for a run round the streets, outside of the compound? Does anyone own dogs in Riyadh?

Any help would be much appreciated as it's a massive decision for us to uproot our lives here to support my husband's job.

Thank you,

Amy

Abdullah Mohammed 001New member08 November 2023 13:43:56

what do you do all day?

https://riyadhseason.com/en-US

Are part time jobs easy to come by?

https://sabbar.com/en/
there is 3 more website but in Arabic( https://ptway.net/ + https://shiftat.sa/ +https://marn.io/)

Can I just go out for a run round the streets,

Depend on your health

outside of the compound?

If the gate open Yes.

Does anyone own dogs in Riyadh?

Not me.

LittleStampedeMember11 November 2023 12:12:31

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Does anyone else have any helpful advice?

Thank you

Mohit1029Member11 November 2023 13:31:45

Hey.. Oasis Village is one of the best compounds in Riyadh and situated in Olaya which is the heart of the city.

KSA culture has changed manifolds in past 5 years and there are a lots of activities one has in the day whether gents or ladies. The culture is open, safe and greeting for others so need not worry about things like running or jogging out.

Dogs as a pet are hard to find but people do have them and there are pet shops for them with all range of services available.

It's not easy to move countries but you will have an excellent time . I have friends from other parts of Europe who have come through similar fears and now feel so much better to have decided about coming here.

You can dm for anything specific

thefra53rsMember20 December 2023 11:05:54

@LittleStampede facebook groups for women expats in Riyadh are excellent. Good luck

GuestPoster547Guest15 April 2024 23:23:30

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Hello, I'm from Saudi Arabia and I live in riyadh.

I can give you all the advance you want.

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