I just moved here to Faisaliah residence (the hotel residence)........... Things are strange out here, I can't do anything.....I see a lot of guys but it seems they don't want to talk...Oh and I saw a lot of females who seems coming here for a party but I avoided talking to them; u know how is the culture here.....Ok in summary can anyone explain what should I do for entertainment, and is it ok to talk to females when meeting them in elvators or in public places if they are flierting or smiling
2006-08-10 10:41:50 · 8 answers · asked by traveler 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Saudi Arabia
I used to live in Riyadh for 5 years, enjoyed it a lot after I am hoping to return, this time to the Eastern Province. Anyway shopping malls are great but maybe not so good for meeting people. Have you been to the Diplomatic Quarter? Maybe contact your embassy and ask what sort of functions they arrange (if any). If you meet people who live in compounds, it's worth visiting them. There is also a Turkish restaurant on the Thalatheen street, not far from where you live, and Jarir bookstore at Olaya street. I used to buy lots of books and read.. I also went horse-riding in Diplomatic quarter. Hash house harriers arrange walks and runs in the desert, someone may know their contact details. If you have access to internet, you can also search for more information there. Don't flirt with women, you can still be polite, but in general mind your own business. Saudi people are some of the most polite and generous people in the world, they always treated me with respect and invited me to their homes, they are very welcoming. It is probably a nice idea to get to know Saudi men too, they often go to coffee shops and have picnics in the desert. Hope this helps, good luck in Riyadh.
PS: Learn to speak Arabic, that will keep you occupied too :)
2006-08-17 07:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Riyadh's a great place. I lived there for like 7 years. There's plently to do. There are lots of malls like Faisaliyah, Al-Akariyah, Jazira, etc. in yr compound, I'm sure you'll have cinemas. There are fast-food joints everywhere. McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hutt. You can play your video games and find them cheaply available at malls. You can get movies as well.
2006-08-11 00:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by M SQUAD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi,,, ahh,, pardner,,,, you better be careful talking to women in Arabia...... dont do it out in public........ ever.....if you can help it.... they have religious police that watch everyone ..... and a foreign guy and a woman from there........ your taking a chance.....
Speak when spoken to,,,, do not shake with the left hand..... its an insult.... do Not cross you legs so the bottom of the shoe shows..... it is an Insult.......
be polite,,, and try to learn some arabic........ from someone there...they can teach you etiquett ......
You cannot Drink Alcohol,,,,there,,, so hang out with the ex-pats,,,, they will show you around......
for fun,,, in Riyadh,,, at the square on Fridays they have the beheadings........!!!!!! so, dont mess up over there !!!
good luck
2006-08-10 11:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi...dont listen to that guy he always talks bad about saudi.....it's not that bad here....Im from saudi....and believe me saudi people are very nice...and the hotel your in is also very nice and im sure people at the front desk will help...it is okay to speak with women just dont touch them (that goes also for any other country) and even if you ask any saudi guy im sure they will be happy to help you...dont worry....just feel at home...go to the malls....alfasalyah, almamlaka...try to live inside a compound you will feel right at home....you wouldnt even want to leave it....and you could do pretty much everything you want there.,,,,,,your not allowed to drink but im "sure" theres plenty to drink inside compounds even though i dont think it's necessary....im from the eastern province so i dont like riyadh that much....but it's a really nice city...؟ how long r u staying here?
2006-08-10 11:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
well i can say that you are in a cool place i like it in faisalia
my advice to you is stay away of the party girls but there are alot of people and they are really nice
you can tell from the way they look and dress not every one you can talk to or can deal with it the same like any other place in this world
but hey you are kinda in a new place i guess
but again it will take time to tolerate but in the end you will like it :)
2006-08-13 08:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes if you know there language you can ask them like for starting that where i can bye some good clothe for my wife or sister and if they give you nice face you can talk more .
2006-08-16 10:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by creed 1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the west is the best.
come to jeddah!
2006-08-17 08:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ur doomed man !!!
come to shargiyah ...
2006-08-15 18:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by Shareef Shaitan 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋