Riyadh Travel Forum

My husband is working for a project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He's on a business visa. He would like me to visit the place for two weeks, the most. Is this possible?

Have you heard of the company "Systems Builder"?
We heard that they assist in processing or acquiring a reference note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jeddah or Damman for employers of business visa holders who want to bring their spouses/wives for a "special visa" just to visit the place.

Any information that you can share is greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Dear All,
Can anyone tell me where can i find a decent training center that offers courses for Microsoft development tools like .Net framework?
I'm seeking a certified training center.

Thanks

does any one know of a place in Riydah to train doing karate; shotokan but any form will do?

Bst Rob

Friends,

where can I watch English premier league matches in Riyadh? I came from Dubai and desperately looking for a place / coffee shop where I can watch the weekends matches. I found it hard to get the Showtime sports channels in most of the coffee shops here in Riyadh. Your help will be appreciated as I am looking for the big 2 matches tomorrow, Sunday

Dear Friends,

I have been given a single entry business visa for visiting KSA on 03-01-2008 with 2 weeks validity. Trust I can arrive their before midnight of 16-01-2008.
However, the visa does not state the duration of stay? Can anybody inform me the duration of stay in business visa (single entry). Does it mean that even I enter KSA on 10-01-2008, I cannot stay beyond 16-01-2008? Please help

anyone going for a buggy tour in the desert,or lets take a trip to Jeddah am only able to go for max 1 or 2 days

Hi , anyone doing anything for Xmas tomorrow , Im a 40 years young , missing my wife, daughter and son, and wanting maybe just to have a get together ,speak English or learn more Arabic

Is taking photos still banned or allowed coz I read in an article that the ministry of tourism is lifting the ban of taking photos..is that true? if yes, what are the do's and dont's?

Greetings:
In the near future, my wife and I will be flying to Riyadh to buy some much needed groceries. We live in Saudi Arabia but in the Eastern Province and we have never actually visited or stayed in Riyadh (although we have been in the Airport). Can anyone recommend a cheap but nice hotel in Riyadh? We are just looking for a room with a bed and a bathroom. Every city usually has at least one cheap, well managed and clean hotel and we would like to stay in a hotel like that. Any advice greatly appreciated.
That’s it for now and I look forward to your postings.

Every time I post to this forum it is being deleted. Why is that? All I was asking about was compound villa availability in Riyadh?

Faisal

Greetings to all!

Excellent site - Keep up the good work!

I'm currently in Riyadh and considering moving to Imam Saud ibn Abdulaziz ibn Mohammad Road - Imam Saud Road for short (which is in King Fahad Area)

Does anyone know of any gyms in and around that area? I don't currently have transportation so anything within walking distance would be a bonus.

All replies welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Hi evryone,

I'm staying in SA on vist visa, Dose anyone know how to convert vist visa to working visa or Iqama without existing the kingdoom??? and same to my family..

Can i get extention visa to my family(they are on vist visa too, but one month)..if yes>> how many time can i do that??

Thank you for your help
Osama

Hi VT'ers,

I'm doing a road trip next week from Riyadh to Kuwait. I'm therefore looking for member comments to the following questions:

Route: Riyadh - Dammam - Jubail - Khafji - Kuwait
Is this the most sensible route or is there another?

Borders: Open 24 Hrs? Closed for prayer?

Time: How long would this trip take @ 120 kmph?

Look forward to member comments from those who might have done this trip in the recent past.

Thanks

Hi All,

I am planning to move to Dubai from KSA. However, I will not be leaving on a final exit.

I currently own a car and would like to drive the car to Dubai from KSA. Does anybody know what I would require to be able to drive in to Dubai from Saudi in order to register the vehicle in UAE?

Thanks in advance for your help.

J

Hi i am going to be visiting Riyadh for a few days, can anyone tell me how the city is in terms of atmosphere, beauty and hospitality? What are the best areas, what are the best sights? Basically can anyone describe what kind of impression the city of Riyadh can create when you visit it for the first time?

Thanks in Advance!!

Is there a reputable chiropodist here in Riyadh?

Thanks in advance....


Jayed

Hi i am going to be moving to Riyadh in the near future for a visit, and i was interested to hear if there were any facilities and organizations for cricket and track and field in riyadh. If so what are they? Which clubs are the best and what is the standard like?

Hi all,

I am seeking a chiropractor. Has anyone here used one in Riyadh? Any suggestions?

Dear all

I have couple of questions:

1. If you transfer some amount (e.g. 5000 SR) to a bank account in Pakistan through Speed Cash, do anyone has experience, how much time it takes and what exchange rate they offer? Is it the optimum solution to transfer money to a bank account in Pakistan or there are any better solutions available?

2. I have to buy a (redundant) mobile connection just to keep it offline and to be used if someone is visiting me. I am interested in connection which might offer large airtime. For example, if I put a 50 SR scratch card, I am interested if it can allow me to use the connection for like 4-6 months? Is Jawwal or Mobily better in this case and do they have any special deal for such connections?

Thanks in advance
Moomer

Hi,

I live in Riyadh and I would like to travel to Doha, Qatar for a week-end for pleasure.

Would you please give me some advices on what are my options for a round-trip ride except flying? Is it possible to drive to Doha? Are there any bus services available?

Thanks so much,

How & where does one go to apply for an International Driving License in Riyadh? Thanks.

Please can anyone help!
I am dying to listen to the radio but in english is there any radio stations in riyadh that are in english?? What is the frequency??
Searching the net but its impossible I think 97.7 is one but at what times do they have english??

Looking for anyone who would be interested in playing at Dirab on either the 30th or 31st of August. I have been wanting to play there on one of my trips to the Kingdom, but don't have any easy way to get there from the InterCon. Anyone who might be interested, I'd pay your green fees in exchange for a ride.

Gotta go and do me some diving. Who does self contained underwater breathing apparatus instruction in Riyadh?

Im looking forward to hire an apartment/house for a month in riyadh. Perhaps there's a tip/clue for it. Im going there for a vacation with family + my parents too. So I think its not a good idea to stay in a hotel for a month. As the pay could be expensive too. Its better to get any apt/house/villa..??Kindly tell me so.

REgrds,
tajnsham

gentlemen

I have UAE driving license. currently im a resident in Riyadh and i have an iqama. whatz the procedure to convert the license. should i surrender this UAE license for a saudi driving license. can anyone throw light on this.

thanks in advance

Hopefully, the 4th time is a charm. I have never received any answers to my golfing at Dirab or Indian Cooking Class requests, maybe this will find a better reception. Anyone know a good place to have some dress shirts tailor-made in Riyadh? My "shape" doesn't lend itself to finding good fitting things off the racks. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Salamualikom, Halla Walla, Hi!

I want to ask you guys about these streets. What kind of streets are they? From the name, I could guess that King Fahad would be main bussiness street, but Oleya I'm not sure. How far are they to each other? Regarding their locations & the buildings that are there, what is the demography of companies that got their offices in King Fahad & Oleya road? Are they most probably to be decent?

Thanks alot for the infos. Most appreciated.

Regards.



TheBunburys!

Hi VT Members,

We have been in Riyadh for over 6 months now and it's getting kinda boring. Have done a couple of weekend trips to Bahrain and one to Dubai. Can anyone suggest any weekend getaways around Riyadh with driving time ranging from 2 hours to 7 or 8 hours.

Thanks a lot in advance for the info.....

Best regards

Hi

Does anyone know of a restaurant called "Touch of India" or something like that, apparently its on Thalia St. Has any been there, do they have cubicles? Any info and a more specific location Would be appreciated, thanx :-)