

sizzles
New Zealander °µÍø½ûÇø in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Dubai
Registration: 19 October 2011
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How much would a full time driver cost?
Hi, I'm trying to hire a full time driver and not sure exactly how much I should be looking at paying, the driver would need their car included as I can't buy one. Does anyone know how much I should be looking at spending, I don't want to be ... Read More


Any feedback on Riyadh Village Compound? by sizzles
Hi, My employer was looking at putting me in RVC, anyone know anything about it or have any feedback? Thanks

Sounds like it :( It used to be the Erricson compound if that rings any bells?? Read More


Any feedback on Riyadh Village Compound? by sizzles
Hi, My employer was looking at putting me in RVC, anyone know anything about it or have any feedback? Thanks

no one? Read More

Any feedback on Riyadh Village Compound?
Hi, My employer was looking at putting me in RVC, anyone know anything about it or have any feedback? Thanks Read More

Pets in Riyadh
Hi all, Where can you live in Riyadh which allows cats? I have one cat that I wish to bring with me but I'm not exactly sure where I'd be able to live. Thanks. Read More


Abayas by sizzles
Hi Everyone! More questions from me about living in Saudi! I was just wondering what kind of Abayas are acceptable, do they have to be totally black or am I able to wear ones with some detail (i.e different color material and/or sparkles on the ...

Thanks borntobemild! I am planning on getting some nice abayas that have some detailing and a bit of style, but I thought that maybe it wasn't allowed in Saudi, the girls here (UAE) wear them all the time but I thought maybe because Saudi is more ... Read More


Abayas by sizzles
Hi Everyone! More questions from me about living in Saudi! I was just wondering what kind of Abayas are acceptable, do they have to be totally black or am I able to wear ones with some detail (i.e different color material and/or sparkles on the ...

Thanks Calm Guy, I'm just wondering if they have to be completely black or if a bit of embroidery/sequins would be OK... the girls wear them here in the UAE, and most of the shops sell them, the guy in the shop told me they would be fine but I also ... Read More

Abayas
Hi Everyone! More questions from me about living in Saudi! I was just wondering what kind of Abayas are acceptable, do they have to be totally black or am I able to wear ones with some detail (i.e different color material and/or sparkles on the ... Read More


Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...

@ Nadimento thank you for the suggestions @ Zeki Khalil, thanks for the reassurance about safety in compounds, hopefully I can find one @Sparrow, that sounds quite scary, I had read about things like that but I guess thats the law of the land and ... Read More


Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...

Hi Alone_in_Riyadh I had a look at that compound on the net and it got some really bad feedback, there was even a post about someone being robbed living there, maybe that information is old, but do you know what the security is like there now? ... Read More


Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...

Thank you so much Fleurdelys7 :) Read More


Moving to Riyadh and have 1000 questions by sizzles
Hello members! I have spent some time reading through many of the posts here and they had been really helpful! I do still have a bunch of questions as I'm moving to Riyadh soon and so the anticipation and nerves are kicking in! Just a bit about ...

Thank you for your responses @MaserMan would 150000 not even be enough for a 1/2 bed apartment? @Jyurong thanks for the .zip! I'll definitely look into that one, please let me know what its like when you get there too, I'd really appreciate it. Read More


Moving to Riyadh and have 1000 questions by sizzles
Hello members! I have spent some time reading through many of the posts here and they had been really helpful! I do still have a bunch of questions as I'm moving to Riyadh soon and so the anticipation and nerves are kicking in! Just a bit about ...

Hi There, Thank you so much for your replies! They've been really helpful. I'm still on the search for a compound and am getting a little nervous as one hasn't been found yet, but I think I'll still be OK in the serviced apartment/Hotel until I ... Read More


Riyadh Compounds? by sizzles
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ...

sorry, thought i'd add, my budget would be around 150'000SAR per year, and I would be happy with an apartment 1-2 bed or a small villa... Read More

Riyadh Compounds?
Hi There! I'm moving to Riyadh on the 27th of November 2011 and I need to get a compound, my work is trying to get me in but said its very difficult, they suggested FAL as it has places available, however I've heard it's not the greatest place for ... Read More