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RE: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

by zashibis 24 May 2012

I don't know about Riyadh, but in Al Khobar / Dammam SAPTCO does operate a bus to the airport. I've never taken it and know no one who…
RE: 24 hr tourist visa for Saudi (coming from Bahrain)?

by zashibis 23 May 2012

Where did you hear this? I've lived in Saudi Arabia for years now and have never heard of any such thing. As far as I know, holders of…
RE: Quickest way to btain an Indian visa in Saudi

by shadocg 10 March 2012

Al Tayyer travel in Khobar should be able to arrange that for you. I think their administration fee is 75 riyals. Also you need the price…
Quickest way to btain an Indian visa in Saudi

by jrb_1983 25 February 2012

I currently live in Khobar in Eastern Saudi Arabia and I am planning to go to India for two weeks at the end of March. What is the best…
Re: Golden Hell of Dubai

by tallybalt 09 October 2011

Ironically enough, you are from a place that has been widely criticised for being artificial and soulless- Los Angeles, and presumably…
UK Citizen living in Saudi Arabia considering going to Iran

by jrb_1983 04 October 2011

Hello! I'm male and from the UK, yet currently living in Khobar in Eastern Saudi Arabia. I've always wanted to visit Iran, and I have…
RE: My wife needs cataract surgery in Saudi Arabic or in another country in ME.

by Metropolitan 03 July 2011

There are some very good specialists at the Saad Hospital in Khobar.
RE: Driving from the UAE to Qatar through Sauda

by shadya 20 November 2010

Hello, My husband and I recently drove from Doha to Dammam and Al Khobar Saudi Arabia on a four day transit visa to Bahrain. The visa…
RE: How (& how much) for a texi from Bahrain 2 Al-Khobar? (& a Hotel question)

by EP_Andy_where 30 August 2010

First, whatever you do, don't let yourself be taken in by the taxi drivers at Bahrain airport. They're notorious for being bloodsuckers.…
RE: How (& how much) for a texi from Bahrain 2 Al-Khobar? (& a Hotel question)

by zashibis 28 August 2010

Cab drivers will accost you as you exit customs in Bahrain, so finding a cab is no problem at all. I can't tell you exactly how much it…
How (& how much) for a texi from Bahrain 2 Al-Khobar? (& a Hotel question)

by KawkabWaHeed 27 August 2010

Greetings: We are returning to Saudi Arabia on September 13 but first my wife and I are landing in Bahrain. After we arrive in Bahrain,…
RE: Questions for American Business Travel to Jeddah

by zashibis 11 August 2010

Do you intend to walk the streets waving an American flag? If not, there's little chance that you'll "stand out" in any way. About 100,000…
RE: Riyadh to Dubai

by Accord2004 09 August 2010

Hi there, The shortest is to take the Riyadh - Hofuf road via Khurayes. Just take a look at google maps. Once you reach Hofuf, look for…
RE: Questions for American Business Travel to Jeddah

by iglockley 05 August 2010

Hi engtraveler, My wife and I moved to Al Khobar on the east coast of Saudi Arabia from Australia a few months ago, we are here for 3…
RE: Dya trip Bahrain-Ad Dammann-Bahrain-advice welcomed

by zashibis 24 May 2010

My experience of Saudi driving is, unfortunately, extensive. But even if they drive from Manama to the border at 180 km/hr, and the…
Re: Dya trip Bahrain-Ad Dammann-Bahrain-advice welcomed

by dow204 24 May 2010

As I said, there are Bahrainis that go to Khobar, but most of them are there for family or business reasons (or maybe shopping since it's…
RE: Dya trip Bahrain-Ad Dammann-Bahrain-advice welcomed

by zashibis 24 May 2010

>I rarely hear of Bahrainis that take trips to Dammam. Dammam is mostly down-market, so less visited, but it's not uncommon to see cars…
Anyone going to Doha, Qatar from Saudi Arabia?

by MysticTraveler 30 January 2010

Hello, I am a U.S. citizen living near Khobar and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. I am interested in getting a ride from someone who might be…
RE: Single woman on business

by am021169 31 December 2009

Jubail is unfortunately an incredibly boring city (I've spent a few weeks there twice on business). There is close to nothing to do. Nothing…
Anyone going to Jeddah, Taif, and/or Abha for the Hajj holidays?

by MysticTraveler 23 October 2009

Hello, I am a male American English teacher in the Al-Khobar area, and will have a 16-day holiday for Hajj (from November 19 to December…
RE: what to do and not to do on transit?

by beduin 26 September 2009

When on the road, during day light, it would be wise to cover ur hair as much as possible, at least within cities. You might face the…
RE: what to do and not to do on transit?

by dow204 17 September 2009

You will (in theory) be required to wear the abaya. If you're in your car on the highway, it won't be a problem if you take it off since…
RE: Arriving in Bahrain during Ramadhan? Where to stay?

by dow204 16 September 2009

Hi, If you work in Khobar or Dammam, I'd say to go there. Unless you want to have your last drink before heading into prohibition territ…
Arriving in Bahrain during Ramadhan? Where to stay?

by KawkabWaHeed 15 September 2009

Greetings: My wife and I will be arriving in Bahrain on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at around 6:30 PM. I think that this is during Eid,…
When to purchase my abaya....???

by picchou 19 July 2009

In four weeks time I will be relocating abroad to Al-Khobar for at least a couple of years. Is it advisable for me to purchase an abaya…