What to Wear in Saudi Arabia: Expat’s Guide If you just moved to Saudi Arabia, you might be feeling self-conscious about what you should wear. I know the feeling. You are staring at your suitcase, wondering about the dress code and panicking about what you can or cannot wear inside the country. As an expat…
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. How To Decorate Your House for Ramadan Ramadan is finally around the corner. If you are an…
How To Make Friends As A New Expat in Saudi Arabia Moving to a Saudi Arabia an an expat is exciting, but it can be incredibly lonely if you don’t know anyone or have any friends. As someone who has moved abroad twice (to the UAE and now Saudi Arabia), I’ve managed to create friendships…
Spending Ramadan in Saudi Arabia If you are a new expat living in Saudi Arabia and about to experience the holy month of Ramadan in the country, this article is for you. As a born Muslim, I have been fasting since I was a kid. So, I thought I knew what to expect when I…
Activities You Can Do During Winter in Riyadh As a new expat, winter is officially my favorite time of the year in Saudi Arabia! Now that I have lived in Riyadh for a year, I want to share exactly what you can expect during the winter season. I’m also sharing the best activities you can…
My Experience Living in Both Cities: Abu Dhabi & Riyadh One thing I discovered when I first moved to the GCC is that it is completely normal for expats to spend time shuffling between cities in the Gulf countries. Soon, my husband and I experienced the same thing. We started out in Dubai but didn’t…
Best Fine Dining & Romantic Restaurants in Riyadh Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, you might be wondering where you can take your partner out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And if you are new in the city and still not sure where are the best spots to have your romantic dinner, I’m here to…
How To Get A SIM Card If You Are New in Riyadh You’ve just landed in Riyadh and, like every new expat, the first question hits you: how do you get a local SIM card? I remember feeling exactly the same. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to get a SIM card, even…
Moving to a new country is always an adventure. You will learn a lot in your journey and there are some things you read online that you can’t really wrap your head around unless you experience it yourself. As a new expat in Saudi Arabia, I want to share with you a few things that…
If you are going to have a 48 hr or more transit in Riyadh, don’t just stay at your hotel room. Riyadh may not be as popular as other Gulf cities like Dubai or Doha, but there are actually a lot of things to do and beautiful places to check out while you’re here. I’ve…
