dandaman
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
21
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 02 June 2015
UK-Based Visa Agency Recommendations
Dear the Expat community, I'll need to process a work visa this summer for the KSA in London. I used Harley Medical Visa before and they were great, but they've since shut down. Can anyone recommend some reputable agencies that you've ... Read More
Reliable Taxi at 3am by dandaman
Hi everyone, I'm new to Riyadh. I have a flight early in the morning but don't know any reliable taxi numbers. Can anyone forward me the number of a taxi company that will definitely pick me up on time and drop me to the airport? Thanks,
Thanks everyone. Actually, I did get Careem to work and I'm quite impressed with it. Read More
Family Swimming
Is there anywhere in Riyadh I can swim lengths with my wife? Read More
Banks Opening During Holidays
Does anyone know when the banks in Riyadh open again? I really need to open an account and cash checks with Samba bank, but none of the phone-lines are answering and none of the banks seem to be open. Thank you. Read More
Reliable Taxi at 3am by dandaman
Hi everyone, I'm new to Riyadh. I have a flight early in the morning but don't know any reliable taxi numbers. Can anyone forward me the number of a taxi company that will definitely pick me up on time and drop me to the airport? Thanks,
Do you have to pay for Uber with a credit card? Is it not possible to pay in cash? It's asking me to sign up with a credit card. Read More
Reliable Taxi at 3am by dandaman
Hi everyone, I'm new to Riyadh. I have a flight early in the morning but don't know any reliable taxi numbers. Can anyone forward me the number of a taxi company that will definitely pick me up on time and drop me to the airport? Thanks,
Can you book in advance with Uber, or only Careem? Read More
Reliable Taxi at 3am by dandaman
Hi everyone, I'm new to Riyadh. I have a flight early in the morning but don't know any reliable taxi numbers. Can anyone forward me the number of a taxi company that will definitely pick me up on time and drop me to the airport? Thanks,
Thanks everyone. However, I'm completely unfamiliar with uber and other apps - will these allow me to book a taxi in advance? I would rather avoid having to wake up early to find a taxi on one of these apps that's willing to take me. Plus, ... Read More
Top 5 (Midrange) Restaurants in Riyadh by dandaman
Hi everyone, My wife and I recently arrived in Riyadh and have so far only eaten out at the Najd Village near to Prince Sultan University. We would appreciate your advice on which restaurant next to choose. What do you think are the top 5 midrange ...
Thank you, everyone. Anyone else that has some good recommendations, please comment! Read More
Reliable Taxi at 3am
Hi everyone, I'm new to Riyadh. I have a flight early in the morning but don't know any reliable taxi numbers. Can anyone forward me the number of a taxi company that will definitely pick me up on time and drop me to the airport? Thanks, Read More
Top 5 (Midrange) Restaurants in Riyadh
Hi everyone, My wife and I recently arrived in Riyadh and have so far only eaten out at the Najd Village near to Prince Sultan University. We would appreciate your advice on which restaurant next to choose. What do you think are the top 5 midrange ... Read More
check in luggage weight allowed in saudi airlines (economy class) by alishazkhanz
can anyone travelling economy in saudi airlines tell what luggage weight is allowed per piece? thanx
Thank you for your reply, hamudi. I didn't know for certain that you were speaking out of experience. Read More
check in luggage weight allowed in saudi airlines (economy class) by alishazkhanz
can anyone travelling economy in saudi airlines tell what luggage weight is allowed per piece? thanx
The website certainly makes it look possible, but when I phoned Saudia a few weeks ago I was told very clearly that it wasn't possible. Has anybody done it from London to Riyadh because I could really do with the extra carry on bag space. Read More
check in luggage weight allowed in saudi airlines (economy class) by alishazkhanz
can anyone travelling economy in saudi airlines tell what luggage weight is allowed per piece? thanx
Do you know if it's possible to take a laptop bag in addition to a hand carry bag (7kg) from London to Riyadh with Saudia? Read More
Are there any swimming pools or waterparks ?
Are there any swimming pools or waterparks in the KSA (especially Riyadh) that have family days? I'd like to be able to share the experience with my wife. Read More
How do you legally learn driving here? by expatriato
I am in Riyadh and I would like to properly learn how to drive a car, the legal way. How do I proceed? Should I go to Dallah Driving School? They do provide actual driving practice and learning, right? I need to learn driving first before I apply ...
I'm from the UK, I don't know how to drive and I'm certainly older than eighteen. The cost of lessons and car ownership in the UK always put me off. I've managed to get by for years living abroad without learning to drive, but the ... Read More
How do you legally learn driving here? by expatriato
I am in Riyadh and I would like to properly learn how to drive a car, the legal way. How do I proceed? Should I go to Dallah Driving School? They do provide actual driving practice and learning, right? I need to learn driving first before I apply ...
Thank you for your response. So it's seven days worth of lessons and then you take a three-part test? Presumably the test costs 435 SAR, but how much is each lesson usually? As for my other question, I was asking whether the KSA driving license ... Read More
How do you legally learn driving here? by expatriato
I am in Riyadh and I would like to properly learn how to drive a car, the legal way. How do I proceed? Should I go to Dallah Driving School? They do provide actual driving practice and learning, right? I need to learn driving first before I apply ...
Can anyone advise on the cost of lessons and tests, and how many lessons are recommended/required before taking the test? Also, is a driving license from the KSA perfectly transferable once back in the UK/USA? Read More
Prince Sultan University - job offer by joe_soccial
I have been offered a teaching position (English) at Prince Sultan University. Are they legitimate? Are they trustworthy? Is it a good place to work? Can I negotiate up the salary? All advice welcome.
1. Certainly. As far as I know, embassies of the KSA require a thorough medical check before issuing a Work Visa. In the UK, there are many companies that can expedite the service but if you're from the USA I've heard that the process is a ... Read More
Prince Sultan University - job offer by joe_soccial
I have been offered a teaching position (English) at Prince Sultan University. Are they legitimate? Are they trustworthy? Is it a good place to work? Can I negotiate up the salary? All advice welcome.
I too have accepted a position with Prince Sultan for this August and so far I've heard pretty positive things about the university. Your package sounds great btw, Joe - at least it's more than I've been offered (but then I do have less ... Read More