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chinabhoyNew member19 December 2012 08:38:22

Hi to Jeddah forum,

I've recently arrived in Jeddah,living at the moment on Herra Street,I'm originally from Scotland.

I've been working in the Middle East for the last 6 years, I lived in Jeddah 4 years ago but old friends have moved on so I'd be grateful for any advice on where's good to visit and any future social events to help try and fill my free time.

Hoping to make a few friends on the forum, wouldd be grateful for any advice on choice of compounds since I'll start looking for one in the new year.

AurélieViP19 December 2012 09:43:00

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Hello chinabhoy.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope you'll get some advices from other members soon.

Thank you,
Aurélie

ahmadaqSerial expat19 December 2012 09:54:33

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In my opinion, the best compounds for singles in Jeddah are Hajareen near Red Sea mall and Sharbatly Village northeast end of Jeddah.but be ready to be in a long waiting list as it is the case with all compounds in Jeddah.
As for social activities in Jeddah...can't remember the last time I have been in one , soooo good luck

chinabhoyNew member19 December 2012 10:05:18

Thanks Ahmadaq I'll check them out, yip I expected a lack of social life, I spent every Friday at the beach last time I was here!!

ahmadaqSerial expat19 December 2012 11:38:31

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A nice relaxing day at the beach doesnt sound to me as a bad option !!!...My Fridays use to be limited to 10 Tall extra hot Starbucks Cappuccino's

JasfurJQViP19 December 2012 12:03:30

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Welcome Chinabhoy, don't you worry sooner or later you'll find places and people to hang with....good luck

chinabhoyNew member19 December 2012 12:09:27

Hmmm, I think I'm gonna miss friday brunch in Dubai!!

btw thats way too much coffee, cut out the coffee and start smoking probably healthier haha

chinabhoyNew member19 December 2012 12:11:52

Cheers JasfurJQ, I'm sure I'll find something to do

ahmadaqSerial expat19 December 2012 12:46:36

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Am down now to one Coffee Republic Cappuccino's a day and you are welcome to join....

Dodsque DeeActive member19 December 2012 12:49:21

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Welcome Chinaboy... i can be ur new friend here and in person. You will have a lot of friends soon.

Dodsque DeeActive member19 December 2012 12:50:30

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ahmadaq wrote:
Am down now to one Coffee Republic Cappuccino's a day and you are welcome to join....

You can have 5 cups of coffee or more as long as it is decaf.

chinabhoyNew member19 December 2012 13:10:07

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Think we should start a new thread how much coffee is too much

dragonladyozContributor19 December 2012 17:26:04

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You can still do Friday brunch - there is a top 10 list of brunch places at Jeddah Food. Having done half the list during summer some are fairly reasonable.

ahmadaqSerial expat19 December 2012 17:38:00

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I like Al Bilad Hotel friday brunch . Use to go there with a friend but for their early Friday's breakfast before it gets 2 expensive for what it is

chinabhoyNew member20 December 2012 04:41:30

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Thanks dragonladyoz and ahmadaq I'll try them in the new year

iMack10Active member26 December 2012 07:07:10

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I know I'm off-topic in here, but guys you might want to try Hot Waves Burger at Cornish next to Attallah Happy Land. I grantee you the best burger in Jeddah.

Which WitchContributor26 December 2012 15:00:29

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iMack10 wrote:
I grantee you the best burger in Jeddah.

What a nonsense!
A burger can not be best or even good per se

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