Jiddah Travel Forum

Hi,
I have two questions , if anybody can help me. I am located at Rabigh, near jeddah.I want to bring my family over here, but it seems, company arrangements will take pretty long time.

1.Does anyone know of any estate agents, or any multinational compounds in Rabigh?

2.I saw a number of car rental agencies. What is the procedure to rent a car in KSA ? Is it like, walk in with your ID/Iqama,Driving License , pay the charge and walkout ? Or some deposits, company letter etc are required ?

Thank you in Advance

Salam O Alykum,
I want to know about getting visa of saudi Arabia (Jiddah),
I have no releative there in saudia, No friend there, I want to visit saudia from any other asian Country, What i have to do? (Yes i have my passport :))How can i get visa? Any one who know a visa/visit consultant there in Jeddah And can help to avail me there emial address to contact them via Email Or Phone No.?

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Fe Aman E Allah.

Do any body know bout party places in jeddah where boyz n girl can interact to each other?
its so boring to be covered in ALL-Man Society,,,
Durrat Al Arus is great but its too far that we have to plan it weeks before going...

Plz reply .. anxiously Waiting.

I am planning to visit Jiddah this year for OMRAH.

My Mother will join me she will come from Asia and I will be travelling from Europe to Jiddah.

I would like to meet her in Jiddah itself.

is it possible that she enteres Jiddah without me?
I heard that a woman can not enter Saudia Arabia without a male family member.

thanks a lot for your quick responses.

best regards

Assalamualaikum/Hello,

I'm expecting to move to Jiddah around March '07. I may only be around for about 6 months, its more of a 'transit' before I take up my job in Dubai. As there are a few things that has yet been finalised in Dubai, my future employer requires me to be stationed in Jiddah first to familiarise with the operations. My questions are:

1) I understand that short-term rentals are available but how is the process (deposits, advance rent,etc.)? I'm married but during the stay in Jiddah will be alone as family will only join in Dubai.

2) How are 'compounds' & 'villas' different to apartments?

3) How much will it cost to stay in hotels?

Thanks in advance.

Hi All

I am from Yanbu and been here for three months. I need help to convert my Singapore driving license ASAP. I just got my family housing unit and its quite a distance from my workplace and the return taxi fares are killing me.The process here in Yanbu is very tedious and requires a 30 mins taxi journey where I need to make many many trips there to attend lessons , practice etc....I have used up almost all my leave for this and some other documentation process requirements.

I was informed that one Singapore staff there in Jeddah had managed to do a direct license conversion. I profusely seek your kind assistance to help me.I can manage to squeeze another day off on Sunday and fly over to Jeddah to process the license conversion. I have prepared the followings docs:

1.Sgp licence authorized arabic translation
2.Letter from my employer (syahadah taarif)
3.Copy of my iqama
4.5 pictures
5.Copy of my staff ID which indicates my blood type( hv done done any medical specific for the licence process though)

I need help where possibly if one can send or knows anyone can send me to the traffic office and guide me thru the process. I dont speak arabic and need help as well.

Really need help on this. Looking forward to your forum replies, please.

Rgds
dolmat
email: adam@aberdeenls.com

Hello Jeddah,

Does anyone know if NFL games are available/televised via SAT. My wife and I are moving to Jeddah for a good job, and will be living in a compound. Not sure where the employer will place us. Any advise and feedback, will be appreciated.

Thanks

i have been residing in jeddah for 8 long years i want to bring my family on visit
but due to my porfession in iqama is of labour i could not bring . is ther any other way to bring my family to jedda for visit

Hello all ,

I came recently to jeddah for work. I've been here for a month and every thing regarding work , accomidation and transport is settled. but still there is one problem : I don't know anyone here ! I used to hang out with alot of people from different countries back in Jordan to play pool , have a drink or go dance some where, talk about politics and go to film scrrenings and art galas , but I'm beginning to think that non of this exists here ! Am I right ? please don't tell me so !

Another thing : is it impossible to meet new girls in Jeddah ?? because this whole all-male community things is just not working for me. Bear in mind that I am 24 years old which prevents me from do any so-called "Family Activity".

Thanks,

I would appreciate any kind of information regarding this church.

Thank you

Hi everyone,

I'm longing to start a diving course in Jeddah. I received a tons of cards and proposals any tip about a decent fair priced trainer

All the best

Hi,

My first question: Can someone please direct me to a mall that I can buy Phoneserve internet calling card from in Jeddah? I have already went to Jarir and City Plaza, and I still can't find it.

2nd question: I am looking for a place to rent (compound/furnished apartment) which is a walking distance from the American International school of Jeddah (Next to Al-Zahra Compound)...Can anyone please help me in this regard?


Thank you in advance for your reply.
Zina
Zina

Hi,

My first question: Can someone please direct me to a mall that I can buy Phoneserve internet calling card from in Jeddah? I have already went to Jarir and City Plaza, and I still can't find it.

2nd question: I am looking for a place to rent (compound/furnished apartment) which is a walking distance from the American International school of Jeddah (Next to Al-Zahra Compound)...Can anyone please help me in this regard?


Thank you in advance for your reply.
Zina
Zina

I will be next November in Jiddah and I need information regarding a one-day (thursday) tour from Jiddah to Mecca.

Thanks.

Hi everyone,
I am quite to new to the city and would love to ask your help in finding a place to rent. I am bachelor, working for a bank here in Jeddah.
I would be extremely greateful if you could advise me on how to locate such ads, or letting agencies.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Maa Salama

What would be considered the best compound in Jeddah for single male and how much would it cost
Iam looking for all the bells and whistles so to speak

Hei,,

Me and family would like to relocate to Jeddah, and would like to rent a furnished place. We are looking for at least 2-3 bedrooms.

Also, just wondering if anyone has ever experience in furnished apartment or house in Jeddah. We will be there in November and I am interested in hearing about anyone's experience there.

Lets be together in the New Year’s eve and will do it in Jeddah.

Contact me: d_moorree@hotmail.com

I am planning to buy a laptop for e-mailing, Chatting purpose. Which laptop will be useful for me. what are the starting prices of Laptop & from where I can buy in Jeddah?

Thanks

Hei,

Starting from November ’06 will be located in Jeddah for the coming 24-30 month, it will be a new place form and I know that it is much different from Montreal, Canada. I read a lot about Arabian culture especially in KSA and sure, such community will be good to live in.

I am trying to allocate a decent furnished apartment, please update if there some site I can refer to, and am ready for new friendship in Jeddah,,,, reach me at d_mooree@hotmail.com.

Cheers

Hi,
I looking for someone to share a tow bedrooms compound.Hit an email if intrested.

Hi:
Thanks for all your help and efforts.
Question: Do you know a place to rent (villa, doublex house, Apartment)in Prince Abdullah Street,in Al Rawdah district in Jiddah walking distance from SBG construction Company main office and walking distance from DAR Jana School?
Does any one know phone number or fax number or address for that school?

cost of rent? with furniture or without furniture?

can I buy nice mini van made in Jaban (Nissan or..) with $20,000 dollar? place to buy it ?

Assalam Aleikum,
I am looking for my son, 15's years old, a basket club or a club for combat sports, like taikundo, karate, aikido, ....
If you have any information or address please send it to me.
Nadouchka

Does any one know a good private school NEAR Prince Abdullah Street or in Al Rawdah District in Jiddah? Does the school teach all subjects in English? What is the average cost? When is the deadline to accept transfered students? I have 4 children = 4,2(5),& 8 (Third Grade). Thanks for the detailed information and efforts. any phone numbers or school web sites?

Kindly give the names of the nearest two or three hotels (no less than 4 stars)to Jeddah international Airport, together with their web sites and reservation information. Thank you.
H. Anis

What is the dresscode for non muslim men? I read somewhere that the lenght of the sleeves are important.

My wife and I are coming to Jeddah in October from UAE. We were in Al Khobar from 2000 to 2002 (Eurovillage). We need compound accommodation (pool, gym) on the south side of Jeddah as I will be working at Shuaibah, but also if possible near to expat schools as my wife is a primary teacher. Any suggestions welcome! Also, any decent maps around? Thanks in anticipation.

Hello,

Does anyone have any idea the schedule(depart & arrival) & cost from Jeddah to Dubai? If there is no direct connection, pls advise the next alternative, maybe through Riyadh.

Yr help is greatly appreciated.

THX,
Reez.

hi Guys,
i am not from saudi arabia and i am searching for small silver mos7af that can be hanged in a car and i don't know from where can i buy it and for how much ? its a gift to be hanged in a new car .
i would appreciate your helping and ideas about what can i give as a gift regarding such situation
Thanks in advance.

I am Christian travelling with a Hindu friend to Saudi Arabia in 3months.

Please advise where I can find a church and temple for us to visit and possible take photos etc.

also, cheap accomodation.

How is the public transportation from North districts (i.e. Sary St, prince Abdullah St or Medina Rd) to the south (Water tower). On rush hour, can I make it in less than 45 minutes? Also, what are the best routes if you drive?

I read from old posts that driving is a good adventure, is it true for all parts of the city or mostly on small streets?