tinaolsson
American 暗网禁区 in Saudi Arabia
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16
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Swedish
Registration: 15 March 2010
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Weekend Things To do by jiamanuel
Can someone give me ideas Pls!!! what else we can do in riyadh during weekend except shopping that my wife and daughter 4 yr old would enjoy???
We have a 5 y.o and she has really enjoyed the play area at Al Faisaliah Mall. Most malls have som sort of play area. We have also heard great things about the ceramic cafe at the Sahara Mall. Adults and kids alike enjoy it. You could for ... Read More
Arabian Homes or Fal Compound? by SF15
Hey....For those of you who have been to either compound....or have heard reviews...which is better? Ive been getting mixed reviews about both and its really difficult to judge sitting here! Ill be grateful for any advise. Tc, SF
We have friends that live at AH and friends that have lived at FAL. As a mother of two, I think that AH is a little more inviting. Private, quiet. The pools are shared by few houses and there are kids and families around. If you are looking for ... Read More
Cut & Color? by tinaolsson
Anybody know a good place for a haircut in Riyadh?
I didn't even think of that! I just assumed it was a male hairdresser..aren't all itallian hairdressers male??? LOL! Read More
Cut & Color? by tinaolsson
Anybody know a good place for a haircut in Riyadh?
OOOh, haircut and a pamper! :-) Read More
Cut & Color? by tinaolsson
Anybody know a good place for a haircut in Riyadh?
LOL! Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Thanks! Read More
Naysaying...? by hooper
I'm not even sure how you write naysaying... but since I've got to Saudi a month ago I've been told by many people how terrible it is as a country and how there's nothing to do here etc. especially for singles.. my boss goes on about it at length... ...
When I moved from the US to Sweden I immediately joined the American Women's Group. I soon found that much of the discussion was about everything in Sweden that wasn't like the US..crying at length about not being able to get zip-lock bags, etc. I ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Thanks again, to everybody. I appreciate it! Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Shahab, thanks for your reply...I was more wondering if at these times, Summer, Ramadan, Christmas, or other times, if people leave Saudi for other places. And, am I understanding correctly, a woman can be with a number of men in public as long as ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Yes, those are good questions...which have brought some others to mind! Are there any times of year that westerners disappear from Riyadh or Saudi? Here in Sweden for example, everything pretty much shuts down during the summer (from my US ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
I guess when I wrote "official" I was thinking more paperwork, red tape, applications, processing, permissions, etc etc. Maybe not the most appropriate word to use. But, if I understand correctly, a Mahram is automatic it isn't something that one ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Is this "Mahram" thing something that is official or cultural? I mean do others know who my Mahram are by cultural standards or does a person have to officially be approved or appointed as Mihram? When is a male son of age to be considered ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
OK, just a clarification... I can (1) go outside of the compound by myself and go shopping etc (2) go outside of the compound with my husband and go shopping etc (3) go outside of the compound with other women and go shopping etc I can not: go ... Read More
Women in Riyadh by tinaolsson
Hi! My name is Tina and as you all probably know without me writing, I am new to this forum. My husband and I will be moving to Riyadh from Sweden in a few weeks with our two children and I would love a little information about the day to day life ...
Thank you all so much for the feedback. Yes, my husband will be ariving first in april and the rest of the family after our visas are ready. As far as the compound goes, we don't know much. It is a new build and will be ready sometime in june. ... Read More