1st time in Riyadh

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Sapbwdev7Member09 December 2015 03:28:19

Hello Everyone;

I am very excited that I will be moving to Riyadh next month. At the sametime, I am scared as well because I have been reading blogs on how the employee are having difficult time with their employer. Anyways, I would like to ask for a suggestion or advice from the folks who are already living in Riyad

What is the best way to find an apartment?
Even though my company will assign some agency to figure that out for me but I always keep plan B.

Where can I go and buy good furniture and kitchen appliances?

Shall I rent or buy a car?

I will look forward to hear from you.

Thanks

TheLegendLeadsViP09 December 2015 06:39:51

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Welcome aboard; and soon to Riyadh as well.

Let your company (or their agency) find an apartment for you.

Other options may be:

1- Look for advertisements online:
Check out: https://www.expat.com/en/housing/middle … ia/riyadh/
and http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/ … available/

Expect people moving out with residual rents. Some selling their belongings along as well. Please note that rents here are usually paid upfront 6 or 12 months.

2- The traditional way - In my experience the best deals come via this way.
Walk or drive around in the area you are targeting to live in. You'll find sign-boards in Arabic saying "For rent". Just call the number written and start inquiring. You need to know Arabic if you wanna go this way.

Initially use taxis to move around. To buy a car, you'll need to get the drv license first.

Furniture: Ikea or Home Center showrooms.

iamthereSerial expat09 December 2015 07:56:38

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zaahib.com and bey3.com are also good sites for apartments. Are you single or married? That will effect the quality and number of apartments you can rent.

Sapbwdev7Member10 December 2015 22:29:53

Thanks for your prompted response.
Quick question, if I want to travel to Bahrain or UAE for a weekend, do I need to get exit/re-entry?

iamthereSerial expat11 December 2015 03:40:28

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Yes, please make sure you have it in writing. It is best to get the multiple entry visa.

AftabpolicyMember11 December 2015 10:16:24

Yeah Make sure everything is in writing before coming here,

lot of options available You can easily settle down in Riyadh-KSA

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