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I have booked the hotel for 450 SR, is it worth it?
How much would snokerling and jet ski cost?

Is there a place in Yanbu where T.A. Lawrence is being remembered, like a museum, or marking on the house he lived or similar.

Hi all, I would like some information about Yanbu. I'll be moving to Yanbu in about a week and a half's time from London, UK, and I would appreciate some info on services and amenities. My two major obsessions (in order of importance) are the gym and books. So can anyone provide some info on gyms and libraries (with a good stock of English books) in Yanbu. Any other general info/advice you provide about Yanbu would be very much appreciated. I've never been to Saudi Arabia before. Thanks in advanced, Junaid.

My husband and me, we are panning to spend the 3 days efter Aid in Yanbu to enjoy of the seaside, fishing and diving. Do you know any resort where we can rent a chalet on the seaside with a reasonnable price, around 500sr for 1 night? Nadouchka

Hello - Good day to u all I will be moving into Yanbu by aug/sept 06. Could some one brief me about the prevailing Rentals for a 1 room Kitchen apartment, flat or something on teh similar lines.

As my father has just stated work out in yanbu and he's living in ararbian homes, my mum and i are planning to visit him. I was wondering how safe it was for two westen women to travel to Jeddah alone and what dangers we will be in while stayin at Arabian homes complex. Is there a beach near by? has the complex many things to do during the day for the family? Any info will great thanks

Moving in with family to Yanbu this August. Need the following advise from fellow Yanbu members: 1. Whats the price range of cars/automobile? 2. Range of car rental rates. 3. Any expat community groups available in Yanbu ?

I am starting employment over there in Yanbu next month. I will be staying at the Arabian Homes Compound in Yanbu. Has anyone ever stayed there? Or know anyone who has? Any info on cost of living, entertainment (any cinemas?, good restaurants?, etc)

Hi Anyone interested in playing Contract Bridge in Yanbu area?

Hi, From some of the forum notes we can see that life in Saudi Arabia is quite normal for westerners. But what about Asians (Indians particularly) outside the Islamic community? Do they suffer from work-sleep-work syndrome, or they have hopes of recreation and entertainment ?

Asalamalaikum. I'm a 22 year old muslim woman. I was born and reared in the UK and so alhamdollilah English is my first language. My ethnic background is Pakistani. At the moment I'm in my final year of a BSc in Human Biology in the UK. I don't speak, write or read and understand any Arabic. My fiancee whom is an Egyptian works in Yanbu as a Pharmacist and inshAllah next year I will be living in Yanbu as his wife. Has anybody got any contact details or email addresses of any schools in Yanbu or know of any teaching opportunities? jazakallakhair.

along with my husband, we are destinated to Yanbu for his job. May anybody provide us with some info related to compounds there? Thanks. Stefania