Saudi Arabia: General > Reviews

Advantages: It is a great place to make money!
Disadvantages: Very hot and humid weather !

...thirteen years. It is about Saudi Arabia. Ofcourse, I was fortunate enough to live with my family . First of all, to be able to go over there , you need a work visa . You cannot visit this place on a visit visa . Other middle east countries like Dubai, Abudhabi , Muscat etc, you can visit with a visit visa . Saudi Arabia is a muslim country with strict laws . All the expatriates are expected to abide by the laws of that country . People who ... Read review

Advantages: Weather, People, Tax free
Disadvantages: No Booze! Womens rights, nightlife

...of 0% tax . Living in Saudi is also very cheap, petrol is stupidly cheap, food is also very cheap, as is electricity etc. Shopping is also a favorite apstime, again thats all tax free (remember 17.5% vat in the UK too!), with items from anywhere inthe world available openly and cheaply it really is a paradise! You can also go to the souks where you can buy anything from the usual tat (coffee pots etc) to gold rugs etc, and barter for them (ppitrue ... Read review

Advantages: Hot, Cheap, Good Living
Disadvantages: Restrictive

I have not been to Saudi for almost four years now, but spent the first 12 years of my life there due to my fathers job. I hope this review helps you in your research of Saudi Arabia. There are many expats in Saudi that are working in the health sector in Saudi. I also remeber people from all over the world working at the hospital. From Sudan, Egypt, America, Phillipines, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka to mention a few. A melting ... Read review

Advantages: Really hot climate
Disadvantages: Not the same as western life, Feel uncomfartable in the country

...sun, sun and more sun. Saudi Arabia's climate as well you may know is extremely hot and the land is desert. Having been here for 6 mothsn on a work contract, settling down has been hard, rule rules rules is all there is. Being a male was not so bad, but you women out there, be prepared for it to be tough. Women are secondary people here, you have to be covered up and not show any flesh, you canot handle money, you cannot drive, you cannot even sit ... Read review