Princess sunshine
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Registration: 27 June 2011
delay with issuing family visit visa!
hi all. has anyone else experienced problems or delays when applying for a family visit visa? we've applied for one a week ago and still nothing. we've brought family over many times before and this is the first time we've experienced a ... Read More
Where to find a plumber???
We looking for a plumber to connect our washing machine, we don't hv the taps for it. Finding a painter was reasonably easy - my hubby went to khalid bin waleed street, stopped the car, asked a few people "dihn dihn", and brought home two painters ... Read More
Dried Cranberries in Khobar
why not try the special k with berries? probably the closest thing to cranberries in cereal :) Read More
Playgroup Anyone? by OmZuzi
Greetings! I am a mom of two, three year old boy and a ten month old girl, looking for an existing playgroup or anyone interested in starting one with me! We live in a private villa, so are kind of isolated and desperately needing a social outlet ...
im a mom of two boys - 7 and 3 yrs old. do let me know if u have something planned Read More
Salaries for Lawyers by gaus81
Dear Members, I am an Intellectual Property Lawyer with Engineering and Law Degrees from India. I have 4 years of work experience at Intellectual Property Lawyer from a German MNC in India. Currently, I am considering an offer from a law firm in ...
how does one get jobs in law firms in saudia? in riyadh in specific? ive searched many times but cannot seem to find. any advice would be appreciated! Read More
Best hospital and pediatrician... by debbie2410
We are new to Riyadh and my baby's vaccination is due in march, please let us know about a good pediatrician...thanx
when trying to locate a government clinic, what would i look out for? does kingdom hospital do vaccinations? do i need to make an appointment before hand? thanks in advance! Read More
Where to donate clothes in riyadh (good condition) by pkmusd
Hi guys, I have cleared-up my wardrobe and have quite a few formal shirts (16.5 collar). Its diff for me to carry them to the home country hence would like to donate them here in riyadh. Do you know some place where I can give those ...
The bins outside of practically every mosque Read More
How to Loose Weight by muzhi
I have tried every thing to loose my weight i went to Jim for one month but my weight is still around 100.one thing i cant do is dieting . after two month i have to go back to my country for my nikah .i am really very very much depressed and ...
http://www.expatriates.com/cls/17829927.html I saw this Ad and contacted this man. It costs 450 riyals Read More
FIFA 13 PS3 Tournament... by Mattchew
Fifa 13 is out on Friday - does anyone out there play PS3 and want to arrange a meet for a good session? I don't mind hosting it at my apartment, but I don't currently have a PS3... so someone will need to bring one, along with a copy of the game - ...
Hi all gamers out there! We recently bought an xbox with FIFA 2013 but the commentaries in Arabic! How do we change it to English?? Read More
driving from riyadh to dubai?!
we'd like to take the drive from riyadh to dubai and looking for any advice we might need we'll be travelling with 2small kids. we've heard that the drive out of saudia is approx. 5hrs and then a further 4hrs to dubai. after these 5hrs, are there ... Read More
Approved Agent to Help with Residence permit in South Africa for Saud by Zulfies
Hi Can anyone help me with an approved agent here in south africa to help me get my residence Visa for Saudi Arabia, Thank you
if your husbands already here, then you what you need now is to get your visa from the saudia embassy in sa. This, your husbands company will do from saudia. Once, they've sent the embassy the relevant info, you contact the embassy and send all you ... Read More
Saudi Arabian National Day by borntobemild
Happy early Happy Saudi Arabian National day to the Saudi's among and around us. For those who are reading this and asking themselves "what the heck is this guy on about?" well my friend, it was on the 23rd day of September of the year 1932 that ...
are there any celebrations such as fireworks taking place on saturday or sunday?? Read More
Approved Agent to Help with Residence permit in South Africa for Saud by Zulfies
Hi Can anyone help me with an approved agent here in south africa to help me get my residence Visa for Saudi Arabia, Thank you
u wont be able to get a residence visa from south africa. you have to be in saudia and with your companies approval. Read More
Furniture at souk tayyiba?!
I would like to have some furniture made at souk tayyiba (which I was told is the souk to have furniture made acc to my likes) Do they have a catalogue available or am I supposed to come up with ideas on paper?? I'm looking at making bedroom ... Read More
Looking for a good nursery/ preschool or playgroup by don'tlikethecold
Hi I am looking for a nursery/ preschool or playgroup for my 2 year old son. I'm looking for a place where English is the primary language. I also would only like for him to attend 2 days a week. I am hoping he could start late August or early ...
i cant stress enough what a wonderful school my son goes to. its called sahafa international or dar al ola. they located in suleimaniyah. my boy turned 3 last month and since jan this year, which is when he started, hes learnt the alphabet, all ... Read More
3-4 day trip to Dubai - advice!!!
My fam and I are looking to take a trip to Dubai for about 3-4 days in October. We have 2boys 3 and 7. We looked at going to Dubai mall to the underwater zoo and aquarium, Atlantis water park, Dubai fountains and ski Dubai in the mall of the ... Read More
IKIS School by DarylM
I have been offered a teaching job at this school in Riyadh. It sounds okay... a few questions that I'm waiting to hear back on. Anybody have any more information about it?
Hi darryl. I just spent the last half hour typing out a private msg and for some strange reason, it cannot send to ur inbox!! Anyway, if ur still considering the IKIS offer, I'd be more than welcome to give u my personal experience with the school ... Read More
Riyadh compound close to AISR by doreenmag
Hi, Please can someone advise on a western compound close to the American International school of Riyadh. Regards Doreen
We in an hour ahead of south Africa - other than shopping or eating out in the evenings, u sit in front of ur computer :) Read More
Finding an apartment/villa by Princess sunshine
We've found an area that we'd like to stay in (exit 10). If we meet up with an aqari to help find the actual accommodation, more or less what would his charges be???
Thanks all!! So is it then possible to rent a villa without the help of an aqari?? Read More
Finding an apartment/villa
We've found an area that we'd like to stay in (exit 10). If we meet up with an aqari to help find the actual accommodation, more or less what would his charges be??? Read More
Things to do in Riyadh? by Callum
I've been living in Riyadh for 3 weeks now and starting to get the BORED stage of living here. I've been looking for things to do any ideas? I wanted to go for a swim today but don't really fancy it in this dust and there's not much going on in ...
@allie cat - any idea on how to get to Jerusalem once we're in Jordan? I know we can't have them stamp our passports in tel aviv. Any advice would be appreciated. We're in Riyadh btw Read More
Nas air Isn't cheap!!
What's the point of a low cost carrier such as nas air if their admin fees are as much as the ticket itself??? Read More
How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine
We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??
@ borntobemild. Which hotels would u recommend close to the train station and preferably on the beach?? A pool at the hotel would be nice too! Read More
How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine
We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??
Yes please pass the details on. We thinking maybe we should get something closer to the train station seeing that we not going to be hiring a car Read More
How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine
We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??
so how long is the drive from the train station to half moon beach then? sorry for all the questions but ur help is surely appreciated! Read More
How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine
We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??
So going by train then would not be advisable if we want to stay in this particular hotel??? Do u perhaps know of any hotels close to the beach and train station?? Read More
How far is khobar from the train station?
We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station?? Read More
Swimming for kids??
Hi all. Other than in compounds, are there any other places that offer swimming lessons fpto kids in Riyadh?? Preferable near Granada mall?? Read More
Diff between khobr/dammam/jubail
Hey all What's the difference between khobar, dammam and jubail?? Sorry if it sounds silly but we've never been there before Where can we find the beach?? Read More
Affordable hotels in dammam for weekend!!
Thanks a lot! Your help is greatly appreciated!! Read More
Affordable hotels in dammam for weekend!! by Princess sunshine
My fam and I would like to spend a wknd in dammam / khobar (we've never been that side yet) We'll be driving from Riyadh with our two small boys. Where would we be able to find nice, affordable accommodation preferably at the beach. And with regards ...
Thanks so much to all!! Your help is greatly appreciated!! Read More
Affordable hotels in dammam for weekend!!
Very helpful indeed!! Thanks so much!! Do u perhaps know of affordable hotels?? Read More
Affordable hotels in dammam for weekend!!
My fam and I would like to spend a wknd in dammam / khobar (we've never been that side yet) We'll be driving from Riyadh with our two small boys. Where would we be able to find nice, affordable accommodation preferably at the beach. And with regards ... Read More
Affordable hotels in dammam for weekend!!
My fam and I would like to spend a wknd in dammam / khobar (we've never been that side yet) We'll be driving from Riyadh with our two small boys. Where would we be able to find nice, affordable accommodation preferably at the beach. And with regards ... Read More
Day care for my son by Ninni
Hi I need day care for my son 1 yr old as soon as possible please suggest any good place for timings 11 30 am - 5 30 pm .or if any one knows of good nanny please let me know thanks.
I'm so sorry to hear that! I've heard of al ameen British nursery in exit 2, little scholars, crayons international, childhood steps, smarties and kids world. Hope u find something if u haven't already!! Read More
Western Gynaecologist in Riyadh or Jeddah by SingleinSaudi
Does anyone know of a good Western gynaecologist in Riyadh or Jeddah?
After asking around for a good few weeks, I was directed to dr Saba at Dallah hospital. She's Asian and was nothing but excellent, considering that she helped me give normal birth after my ceasarian. I have since recommended many of friends to her. Read More
Day care for my son by Ninni
Hi I need day care for my son 1 yr old as soon as possible please suggest any good place for timings 11 30 am - 5 30 pm .or if any one knows of good nanny please let me know thanks.
The numbers 0569107236. The lady's names shireen. They have about three packages u can choose from depending how long u want ur little one to stay. We paying 1500 riyal a month till three, but definitely worth every cent! My boys nearly three but ... Read More
Day care for my son by Ninni
Hi I need day care for my son 1 yr old as soon as possible please suggest any good place for timings 11 30 am - 5 30 pm .or if any one knows of good nanny please let me know thanks.
My little boy goes to a daycare called nuts and lilies in suleimaniyah. I think they amazing and busy extending the daycare with the increase of new kids every week. Read More
Ladies Mall! by Feha
Hi there, i want to know if there is any ladies mall or not..i just heard about Bushra Mall but never been there.. any suggestions?
I'm not too sure you'd want to see bushra mall. A few friends and I visited it and covered the entire mall in under ten minutes!! It's small and tacky with little stores selling the tackiest of clothing items you have ever seen!! You would consider ... Read More
Riyadh zoo
My family and I were planning on going to the zoo but the weather doesn't look too wonderful to have the kids outside. My kids are 6 and 2 Read More
Sending money to South Africa from Saudi by ebrahim7860
hi all what is the easiest,safest and cheapest way to send money to my home country.i am not yet in saudi but just want to explore my options. also,do i have to open a bank account in saudi in order to send back home?any one got rates per sr1000 to ...
Once you have been issued your iqamah (residence permit) youll go into the bank to make the first transfer. They will guide you with the procedure. After the initial transfer, you will easily be able to transfer money frm your saudia account into ... Read More
Desperately Looking for school in Riyadh!!
Hi all. Other than the British, American and multi national school, schools do majority of expat children attend?? I'm desperately looking for a a school for my boy who needs to go to grade one! Read More
Urgently need a driver!!
Hi all. I urgently need a driver to take my kids and I to school and back everyday. Preferably one that could speak a little bit of English. Thank you so much in advacne!! Read More
Offer as a researcher with KSU by deccenqueen
Hi Have recently received offer from king saud university as a researcher with a package of 8500 SR monthly. Is it OK to maintain a decent life in Riyadh? How is the social life in Riyadh for a single lady, as my husband stays in Jubail. Is it ...
My husband works at KSU as a lecturer and earns more than double the amount you were offered. Their dress code is formal, so perhaps the same would apply to the females??? Read More
Private chalets in Riyadh??
I'm looking for a chalet with a swimming pool that my family and I could rent. I heard there are chalets in the DQ but how do I go about renting it?? Read More