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Appropriate Clothing   Jiddah

Appropriate Clothing, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  When in Saudi Arabia you should respect theyr culture and dresscodes. They appriciate it and it?s just plain polite when you go somewhere else to respect the rules there. Women have to cover up in an... 

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Traffic & Roads   Jiddah

Traffic & Roads, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  watch out for the traffic jam during the holy month of Ramadan. it's just beyond your imagination. all those who never leave their home get to leave it in ramadan! as the working day is shorter,... 

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Weather   Jiddah

Weather, Jiddah

 5 Reviews  We get a sand storm mainly twice a year,when the cool season ends(it`s not really winter)and once again when the summer ends. Here is a picture I got in my e.mail of a sand storm that happend in... 

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Cultural Diffrences   Jiddah

Cultural Diffrences, Jiddah

 1 Review  First of all it is very safe, but not for stupids. For males: do not act as if your culture is the best even if you belive that it is. For females generaly:'decencey is required' while shopping... 

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Public Photography   Jiddah

Public Photography, Jiddah

 1 Review  Most public places prohibit photography,and also taking pictures of local people is something that will make them uncomfortable,you have NO idea how much hassel I go through to take these pictures I... 

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Electricity & services   Jiddah

Electricity & services, Jiddah

 1 Review  Although Jeddah is an astonishing city to live and work in, in some seasons, it can give you a hard time. When it rains, when suddenly electricity goes off for hours, or when storms blow things... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Due to the recent events....

by shelnlin

Due to the recent bombing in a Residental compound in Riyadh and the with the war on Iraq being so close to Saudi, many expats are now considering leaving the Kingdom and are returning back to their native Homelands because things have got alot worse since these terrible incidents.At present my I am staying put but are remaining calm and careful whenever I go out during the evenings or during the day. So far Al Khobar has not had any attacks but we must be alert and be mindful that an attack is quite likely and that we are possible targets because we are Westerners.The best thing one can do in circumstances like this is remain calm, register with your local Embassy and try to go about your everyday lives as best you as you can. If you are uncomfortable about the situation then you best bet is to leave and go home. If you feel that you want to stay on and see it through to the end of your...

Snakes I

by Elmsaafir

Like many areas of the Middle East, there are plenty of poisonous snakes. One of the guys I spoke with at the King Fahad Hospital said, 'there are not poisonous and non-poisonous snakes here. Only poisonous."

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photography

by TomorrowsAngel

Photographers must be exceedingly circumspect in where they aim their cameras. I've never had any trouble, but if you do, you run the risk of having your film/memory stick or camera removed! You're in the most danger if you try to shoot women. I have photos of Saudi women on this site, this has gotten lots of people in hot water. Similiarly, it 's best to avoid photographing government buildings of any kind. The same goes for airports, too, of course, though I've covertly taken photos at airports out of aircraft windows and not been caught!

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censorship

by TomorrowsAngel

The Ministry of Information keeps a tight rein on the media and all publications entering the Kingdom. Any reference to Christianity or Judaism is strictly expunged: if a photograph appears in a newspaper or magazine that shows a cross or a star of David, it is obliterated with an opaque black marker. The same thing goes for any exposed flesh above the ankles or below the neck (think CD inserts and underwear labels even). Bare shoulders will even be blacked out. Any article appearing in a news magazine that is critical of Saudi Arabia, for example, will be similarly obliterated. for example, regularly, issues of Time magazine are banned from the import.

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saudi society

by TomorrowsAngel

KSA is probably the most conservative society in the world. And social life here is determined according to Islamic beliefs.Everything closes for prayertime - 5 times a day. And men and women are strictly segregated in all forms of public life.Women cannot drive, and local women cannot travel intercity/internationally without permission from a male relative.

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A Rehab Country

by marimar_72

if you`re trying to quit on drinking,,Saudi Arabia is the place!!!Alcohol is forbidden in Islam and it`s not served almost anywhere in Saudi Arabia.yet many embassies has alcohol beverages...they have a certain licence for it...otherwise you will not be allowed to bring your own alcohol beverage at all.

Make sure that you're aware of...

by talullah

Make sure that you're aware of the religious rules of the cities before venturing out into the unknown. You wouldn't want to get in trouble with the Muttawas (religious police). As with all places, just give due respect to their way of living and you'll find your visit very interesting. =)

Sometimes there is a thorough...

by laruna

Sometimes there is a thorough customs check on entry, be prepared to spend time at the airport. Do NOT attempt to access alcohol in any way. I am a woman, the abaya and head cover are musts. Please respect local customs and culture in all ways.

1...Travel to Mecca and...

by AliJoe

1...Travel to Mecca and Madina is forbidden for non Muslims. Should avoid arriving in the Saudi Arabia during the Islamic month of Hajj, which also known as the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, in order to avoid over crowded hotels and transportation services. The date of the Hajj rotate from year to year.2....Identification papers must be carried at all times during the period of visit. Visitors are advised to leave their passport in a safe place and carry a certified photocopy for identification purposes.3....Traffic accidents are significant hazards due to speeding and complete disregard of Traffic Lights or staying within lanes. Driving habbits are generally poor, accidents involving vehicles driven by minors or uninsured vehicles are common. Harsh penalties have been imposed, including a fines, 21 days in jail and 21 lashes for careless or reckless driving. Drivers may be held for...

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If you are camping in the...

by BobbyMaya

If you are camping in the desert beware of camel spiders. They bite when you sleep and numb the area of the bit. Then they eat some flesh. Yiou will not feel anything because of the anastetic bit! They mainy feed on camels but they have been know to eat small parts on humans. There is a venoumous sea snake too.

Top 3 Hotels in Saudi Arabia

Hilton Hotel  Jiddah

 3 Reviews and 67 Opinions  i have a long history and ties with Hilton Jeddah; have been to many conferences, bazaars,... 

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Al Faisaliah, A Rosewood Hotel  Riyadh

 7 Reviews and 56 Opinions  The Al-Fasaliah hotel in Riyadh is part of the leading hotels of the world, from check in to check... 

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InterContinental Dar Al Taqwa  Medina

 2 Reviews and 10 Opinions  Dar al Taqwa is the CLOSEST hotel to the Haram in Madinah! It offers a breathtaking view of the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Greetings! I have a friend/business partner who would like to do some traveling in the United States. He is a Saudi citizen... 

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A: The answer is that your friend cannot count on any "typical" scenario. He could be in and out of immigration in five minutes, or it could take 50 minutes, or 5 hours, or... 

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