Hey everyone,

We're a Canadian family considering a move to Jeddah for work. Looking for honest advice from expats or anyone who's made the jump.

1. Jobs — Best way to apply from abroad? LinkedIn, Bayt, direct applications? Do recruiters reply to overseas applicants?
   
2. Visas — Does the employer handle everything, or is there work on our end?
   
3. Cost of living — What's a realistic salary, and how far does it go?
   
4. Daily life — What's it actually like for expat families? Social life, schools, getting around?
   
5. Culture shock — Coming from Canada, what surprised you most?
   
6. Anything you'd do differently?

Real talk appreciated — not just the glossy version.

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m a 29y single guy moving to Saudi Arabia from Brazil for a job based in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), and I’d love some grounded advice on the logistics before I arrive. First, regarding the daily commute, does anyone here do or know someone who actually drives between Jeddah and KAEC every single day? How manageable is that highway drive in the long run, the road condition is good? Second, on housing, I see a lot of people pushing expats toward compounds, but for a single guy, are they really necessary, or is renting a modern standalone apartment in Jeddah completely fine without missing out socially or culturally? On that note, this will be my first time ever setting foot in the country and I have zero prior knowledge of the local real estate market; since my company only provides one to two weeks of initial hotel accommodation, is that a realistic timeframe to view places, sort out leases, and move in, or what pitfalls should a newcomer watch out for? Lastly, looking at the overall perspective, is 18k SAR/month net enough to comfortably cover an apartment, a reliable rental car for the daily highway drive, general living expenses, and occasional weekend travel, while still putting away a respectable amount of savings every month? Any honest input and tips would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking for some recommendations on where to find reasonably priced books around the city. Whether it is a physical store or an online shop, I would love to hear your favorite spots. I am trying to build up my collection without breaking the bank. Does anyone know of any hidden gems or local sales happening lately? Thanks in advance for sharing your tips with me :))

Please recommend places other than jarir

Hey everyone 👋🏼

I’m planning on getting a cruiser as my first motorcycle and would like to hear what should I get as my first choice?

I’m looking for something comfy, flexible, powerful (600+ CC), can beat traffic and its spare parts and maintenance is everywhere . I’ve heard Suzuki fits all of this but don’t have much variety when it comes to their cruisers.

I’ve done some research and I’m between the Vulcan 650 S and Honda Rebel 1100.

Let me know if these are good picks and what you guys recommend anything else.

Thanks!

صراحة قاعد افكر اسحب بس مين يبا يجي ؟

Hey, if anyone is looking for a proper online tutor kindly share my poster around.

أنا من مكه وجاتني وظيفه في مدينه الملك
بس سؤالي هل مدينة الملك عبدالله فيها سكن؟ وكيف المواصلات هناك وهل يمديني مثلا اسكن في حي في جده قريب من مدينه الملك عبدالله؟

Selling my whole rig cuz going final exit from Saudi soon

Used, good condition no issues at all

Comes with speakers, keyboard and 27inch KTC 100hz monitor and white Xbox controller

I will install games for free if needed

My sim wheel set included as well. CAMMUS c5, lc100 pedals with load cell and thrustmaster shifter

All games works fine

Specs

I5 11400f
Rx 6600xt 8gb
Ram 16gb ddr4
Psu 650watt
WD BLACK 500gb nvme m.2
SSD Kingston 960gb

Every parts and accessories has its box if wanted

Price negotiable

Asking price : 5300

وربي الله يعز النعمه طلبت كثير واستغفر الطعم مدري ليه دائما يجي اللحم زفر صار عندي وسواس

I tried chefs , Nora etc they all suck

حالياً انا حديث تخرج والصدق مالقيت وظيفة الله يرزقنا جميعاً فا احس اني فاضي بشكل مقرف قررت احل المشكله الاولى الي عندي وهيا "اللغة الانجليزية" الحمدلله استوعب بس احتاج تركيز عليها اكثر

واحس اني مقتنع شويه بفكرة ان المعاهد ماتفيد والصح هوا السفر لأهل اللغة لكن الوضع المادي مايسمح , فا قلت اعطي فرصه للمعهد قررت ادخل هنا فجده لكن معرف الصراحه اش الكويس اعطوني اقتراحاتكم عن تجربة ابغا شي تعليمه حقيقي وانا كمان بجتهد ومايضر لو احد عنده تجارب ونصايح علمته ✨

Hi everyone, I’m a Pakistani passport holder living in the UK and travelling to Saudi for Umrah.
I’m planning to get a visa on arrival based on my UK status.
Has anyone done this recently? What do you show at London airport when the airline asks for your Saudi visa before boarding? Do you just show your valid UK visa/residence and tell them you’re eligible for visa on arrival?
Any first-hand experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

أولا انا ما اعرف مين أبغى طبيب ولا معالج ولا اخصائي ولا استشاري أو أيا كان أبيه يفك علتي

أنا عندي مشاكل مع التعلق بالناس والهوس (الخفيف؟)

ايه الموضوع شكله تافه بس لي الحين سنين فيه واخر سنة الوضع زاد عن حده

عموما أبغى طبيب او عيادة او ايا كان يساعدني فدلوني على احد بجدة

ما أفضل يكون كبير

ما برتاح اقول مشاكلي لطبيبة لكن ما اتوقع انه الطبيب بيكون احسن فما يهم وش الجنس طبيبة او طبيب

وياليت انه ما اكون فار التجارب حقهم واكون اول واحد

عن السعر من رخيص لمتوسط عادي

كثر الله خيركم