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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
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
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
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
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
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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Be carefull not to do anything to draw the attention of the police or the Muthowas (religious police). Driving in Saudi is one of the craziest things you can do. Be careful. The traffic rules are made up as you go along.But remember: If you can drive in Saudi (without an accident) you can drive anywhere.
Only drink bottled water. Women where the abaja, (for your own protection). Men if you are traveling with a woman who is not your wife, sister or mother, stay clear of the Mutohwas (religious police). DO NOT POSSES ALCOHOL OR DRUGS THE SAUDIES HAVE THEIR OWN WAY OF HANDELING THAT (chop-chop square) Just ask yourself one thing: Are you ready to risk your freedom or even your life for a good time?
Don't mess around with women, drugs, steeling or alcool in Saudi Arabia if you wish to keep your head on your shoulders. Rules are very strict.It makes KSA one of the most (if not the most) secure place of the world.
If you find yourself driving in Saudi, watch out! Drivers make turns in any direction from any lane with few signals; there is no apparent lane discipline; traffic lights mean little; and parking is a nightmare. Photo: Cars parked along Riyadh's Sitteen Street in the inner suburb of Malaaz.
You have to be careful at all times that you don't tread on a sensitive cultural toe. Women should NEVER go out without a headcovering -- and they should wear an abaya as well. This is mandatory in Riyadh; the coastal towns are more liberal. Do NOT wear crosses, do not talk about religion, do not criticize Islam. Don't even THINK about wearing shorts in public unless you're at the beach. And if you drive, make sure you keep one eye on the mirror at all times. The driving is horrific because it's the only time a Saudi can feel he's free.
Dangers....Or yes. You will fill it time to time.Mad driving. There are silent rules never to give lift to arab(who knows what he is carrying in his bag),what else ....let think,.It is low for women to be dressed in abaya and to have head cover,dont even expect them to be soft about it.If they (religious police) see you, you will be arrested.Or you will have to stay to listen to there not calm words on your site :O)Always remember ,religion is main think in Saudi's life.Be as careful as you can.And try not to drive drunk after the night in friends campound. :O) Or you will be kicked of the country. Life is life.
Be sure to use a high spf of sunscreen and often. The sun here is intense and you can burn very quickly here. Be sure and use it often. If you can see the pink or red in the sun, the damage is done.
Beware about the rising temperature.I found out that the hottest time of the day is around 2 pm and not noon !Be careful and always have enough fuel and water if you are driving around !
Apparently, the yellow ones are the really bad ones.
Black Scorpions, not the most deadly, but they'll make you pretty sick.
Hilton Hotel Jiddah
3 Reviews and 67 Opinions i have a long history and ties with Hilton Jeddah; have been to many conferences, bazaars,...
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...
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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Q: Greetings! I have a friend/business partner who would like to do some traveling in the United States. He is a Saudi citizen...
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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