I've been reading so many posts on life in Riyadh loved this blog! I've been here for a week now and it's not as bad as I expected. I moved with my husband and basically all I've been doing is trying the restaurants lol (so yummy btw). I'm now looking for a job mostly in marketing or social media related. Also where do open minded or let me say (cool) people hang out and meet. It's killing me that I don't have a group of a bunch of friends here and have loads of fun like back home! Looking forward to hearing from you guys 
Love,
Bee
Jordanian American just moved into town ... That's me!
Beeee
31 January 2015 16:05:52
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mannyd
01 February 2015 17:45:06
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we, cool western guys, usually play golf, desert trekking, bbq in the compounds, lazing here and there, gym, squash, shopping, cooking, drinking usually @ our home accommodations.
Beeee
01 February 2015 21:09:49
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What compound are you in and is it nice? My husband and I are moving to one but we are still on the waiting list!
mannyd
02 February 2015 03:44:56
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most compounds are OK. but i chose not to stay in. instead i took accommodation allowance (which is really....) and get outside accommodation which is less expensive. i meet friends in compounds weekends some times but most of the time we are out doors.
meeting new friends in compounds usually starts either in the gym, pool, and bus going to shopping centers.
Beeee
05 February 2015 23:54:10
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Thanks that's pretty useful!
Beeee
20 February 2015 04:20:38
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Well, have you been to Al Tahlia street? it's basically the downtown of Riyadh. You can walk and try to catch up with people there. < there is a lot of cool people and even crazy "fun" people lol.
good luck!
selma2012
05 March 2015 07:36:03
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Hi Bee
How you doing? Hope you're settling in well. I know exactly how you feel !
Me and hubby are here from London and will be staying for a few years it looks like. We're in a compound which is pretty central.
We are slowly building up a group of friends and you're welcome to join us.
We'll be doing a movie night soon at our place and also love to BBQs around the pool & picnics and dine out.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Take care
S
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