Patrick
@limk56
Irish expat in Qatar
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About me
Irish
Lives in Doha
Speaks Irish, English, basic Arabic
Registration: 07 January 2011
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Riyadh to Dubai by oraclefusions
Has any one driven from Riyadh to dubai by car? Any suggestions? Cheers
All should be well aware that there are zero (clean or workable) toilet facilities for families once you leave Riyadh until you cross the border into the UAE. I have done this trip several times but always alone, without family. These days I drive ... Read More
female maid for single ??? Allowed???? by istanbul123
Hello, I am a single male engineer expat here in Riyadh. Does anyone knows if its ok to have female maid coming couple hours a day to clean and cook? I don't live in a compound, living in apartment building in the city. Or is this not allowed ...
if you are not in the apartment at the time of cleaning who is going to come to your front door and check who is cleaning the place? of course it is not 'legally' allowed and of course it does go on..........behind closed doors in ksa many things do ... Read More
New Year Resolutions!!! by Alliecat
Okay, let's play this game: What are your New Year's Resolutions and how long do they usually last?? LOL I usually vow to go to the gym several times a week!
i quit smoking before i went to bed last night and strangely enough i woke up with a fag in my mouth this morning. at least i stayed off of them while i slept..........all i needed was my lighter after i awoke Read More
Places in Riyadh with Bad Reputations by riyadh11
I went to the Chamber of Commerce 3 weeks ago to process some visit visa, but because it was prayer time, I had to go grab some pizza in Hara area. I was wearing a white hat given by a friend from the US. When I was on my way back to the Chamber of ...
you should have run after him and battered his ass. you DO have legal rights in KSA so don't be afraid or hesitant to protect and defend yourself in any circumstances. Read More
Tap water-> Safe? by pepora
Hi everyone, I am new here and this is my new post. I just heard from a friend today that it is not safe to drink or cook from tap water in Riyadh. Is it true? She told me to buy the big water bottles for cooking. Are these bottles safe, because ...
i have been using it since 1983 although i did grow horns and a tail otherwise there are no drawbacks Read More
What do you think of H&M's collaboration with Versace? by alsagisi
H&M's is known for its affordability and style but with their collaboration with Versace this season? I find some items very expensive. What do you think? Please visit my blog at at challengedfashionista.blogspot.com to check some Versace for H&M's ...
i fully agree with you on that Read More
Riyadh to Dubai by oraclefusions
Has any one driven from Riyadh to dubai by car? Any suggestions? Cheers
hi, i have done this journey several times and it's a royal pain in the ass. i rely on a garmin and head out the dammam highway for about 100 km or so then veer off to right towards hofuf. it is vitally important to take the correct bypass road ... Read More