My husband has been approached about a really big job in Riyad. He has been told there is a really great Expat compound there, or we could live in Dubai, and my husband could commute back and forth every week if he liked.
I don't know much about either country, but am shaking in my boots at the moment. Can anyone suggest an Expat sight for information or just give me some feedback on living in either of these places. We would have a car and driver and that in itself makes me wonder why. I think I heard that women cannot drive there? Gosh, I'm not sure how I feel at the moment.
Our children are grown, so that's not an issue, but we do have three dogs and they are like children to us. Is that going to be a problem?
Sharon J
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Posts: 1141 | Location: Houston, TX USA | Registered: 01 November 2003
I am sure your head is spinning. What a move! How long will you be there if you do go? I don't know much about al Rhiyad in particular, I do know that women don't have all their rights in Saudi Arabia, but don't now sure about any particulars.
Dubai, on the other hand, is actually beautiful, and offers everything anyone could need,from shopping to dining,to luxurious services. I found this site here that may get you started on wrapping your head around it. I have spent a day in Dubai one time for a layover, and I thought it would be nice to visit again. Not sure if women have better rights there, or about pet situation though, but hopefully that site will help you.
We would be there for three years and I really am hesitant to take this jump. My husband would be ready to finally retire after the three years. Thanks for the information, it was exactly what I was looking for.
By the way, we owned a Condo in Kapalua for many years and miss it dearly. It just became too hard getting there from Texas. We are originally from Southern California, where it was much easier.
Sharon J
Posts: 1141 | Location: Houston, TX USA | Registered: 01 November 2003
By the way, we owned a Condo in Kapalua for many years and miss it dearly. It just became too hard getting there from Texas. We are originally from Southern California, where it was much easier.
People have differnt impressions of this citz and region. I know some out gay interior designer-fashion industry people who got jobs there, hated it at first and then really grew to love it. From what I have heard, with the expat compound, the totally different cultural experience, the deep appreciation of the mundane, the profound desert camping experiences, close friendships that develop, and the very comfortable city lifestyle u too may grow to like it. Some say the vastness of the space has that effect?
I have not heard the same about Kuwait, most just try to escape on weekends.
Originally posted by frank10b: People have differnt impressions of this citz and region. I know some out gay interior designer-fashion industry people who got jobs there, hated it at first and then really grew to love it. From what I have heard, with the expat compound, the totally different cultural experience, the deep appreciation of the mundane, the profound desert camping experiences, close friendships that develop, and the very comfortable city lifestyle u too may grow to like it. Some say the vastness of the empty space has that effect?
I have not heard the same about Kuwait, most just try to escape on weekends.
Before you decide on Dubai, please read "the dark side of Dubai" a little farther down on this same site. After reading it, I decided not stop in Dubai on my way to Kenya, or even to fly Emirates Airline. The slavery is indeed horrific, but what they are doing to the environment just to swell a few egos is even worse, and much longer lasting. Brenda M
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