What is it like in Saudi Arabia?

Question

what are the bigist tourist attractions and is it hard for an american women to work and stay in saudi Arbia

Answer 1

......Imagine a place - a big desert......then in that desert, there were buildings that are made in every location and its only connection from each other are the roads and highways. Usually the buildings are square shaped and yellow colored to match the color of the sand.......The only colors of the buidlings here are white, gray, yellow, beige, light brown and off white.....Tourist attractions are Jabl Gara Cave at Hofuf, Big buildings in Riyadh and Jeddah, Corniches and Parks and Airports in Dammam and Riyadh.....If your planning to look for work in Saudi its hard but its possible like in Aramco community and offices in Dhahran and other places......there are several women working as secretary, IT customer service hotline, nurse, etc.

Answer 2

No not at all, I've seen Europeans and Americans that prefer to stay here than going back to their own country!

The main reason for that is American and European workers get very high tax free salaries in Saudi Arabia, they can live a luxurious living here and they can save money for when they go back home at the same time.

And as for the tourist attractions, it differs upon which city you are going to visit, I don't know much about tourist attractions in the center and east Saudi Arabia, but in the west diving and sea life is the biggest attraction.

Check out this website http://www.jeddahdiving.com/

Answer 3

it is possible for every muslim to stay in Saudi arabia.

Answer 4

There are lot of parks, resorts to visit,  the red sea where you can have picnic overnight, big shopping centres in Saudi Arabia. If you live on a certain place there's no problem to roam around (for males) for females you should go with other females or with a tour guide assigned by your sponsor. Men should be in proper attire shorts and sandos are not allowed in public places while females should wear decent clothes under their ab ayahs or that black long dress with veils. Ladies are not allowed to go out with men unless they are married (that's why it's important to bring always documents to prove that they are married). If you want to go to far places, you should bring your iqamas (resident card) and a letter of consent from your sponsor that he allow you to travel . I have seen a lot of American women working at hospitals or just staying as dependents of their husbands who work there. I think there's no problem with them as long as they have valid working or visitor's visa. Life in KSA is also enjoyable depending on how you spend it but be reminded that they are strict and their laws is base on Koranic teaching, that's why everybody should observe proper public etiquette.

Answer 5

its OK you work or stay if you have a contace in there

it will be safe your not alone.

Answer 6

There are restrictions for ladies

You can not just venture out without escort

You are going to be bored quickly if you are thinking to have a very busy life style..

Attractions are mainly desert associated, mud houses of Riyadh , Sand dunes, desert blooms...etc

Answer 7

It just depends on what king of life are youw illing to adapt to. Many love it, others dont...

Its very different  though. And I think you either love it or hate it really. Family oriented people tend to like it much more than others.

In the end, Saudi is not a small country, and just like some dont like, say, Boston, and consider it boring, and perfer whatever other city.... We have some who perfer Jeddah or Khubar over Riyadh or Riyadh over Dammam etc...

Its very different though, and not a tourist country.. it is very cultured... really different.... its not like anyone will show you a chinese guy bowing as he greets another and tells you thats what "culture" is....

Saudi is a place thats well off, modern, with tall buildings, large streets, BMWs etc, but at the same time, different enough to give a culture shock... very different.. from the way people dress, to how they eat...

However, if you miss fast food etc, you can always go to Mcdonalds and have a big mac.. or find other places like Burger King, Apple Bees, TGI Friday's..... KFC, and so on...

As far as historic attraction, theres many, but most Saudis even, dont know them...

Smaller cities are different.

Answer 8

It depends on how adventurous and flexible you are.  In Saudi, you will meet all kinds of people from all kinds of places.  Big Saudi cities are incredible diverse and mulicultural.  Many people who go to Saudi for a year stay for 20 or more.

What part of the country are you considering?  That does make a difference.

Answer 9

Saudi Arabia has a lot of tourist attractions, like the beautiful coral sea in Jeddah, the Gulf, the old desert city of Dirayiah outside Riyadh, the souqs and many more....

No, it is not hard at all to stay here- live and work. It all depends on the personality though.

You have to take things as the come, have the ability to make good friendships, as well as building a stable life for yourself- not just financially, but also emotionally.

You need both to get by. I guess I could never move somewhere just for financial resons unless I was in a very desperate situation. I would need the place I live to satisfy various aspects of my life.

Answer 10

It is harder for a woman to get by than for a man because women aren't allowed to drive, but aside from that there isn't much difference.  As for tourist attractions, there isn't much to recommend; in Riyadh, there is the Alasmak palace (south of the Bathaa market area), and that's about all.  A favorite occupation is shopping; there are lots of clothing stores, and the gold jewelry is exquisite and remarkably inexpensive (for gold).  (There are gold souks near the Alasmak, and on the east side of town.)  Compounds have facilities and events to prevent terminal boredom.  A major diversion for expats is the Hash: weekend junkets into the desert for hiking, camping, and other entertainment.  (Not only is the Riyadh Sulimaniyah Hash House Harriers the largest hash group in the world, it is just one of three in town.)  The summer temperatures are of course very hot, but the humidity is low so it isn't overly bothersome.  For a while, I lived in an apartment situated above three of your basic Arabian fast food stores: a Wendy's, a Pizza Hut, and a Taco Bell.  English is widely spoken; language won't be a problem, but it is worthwhile learning the Arabic alphabet before you go so that you can read signs.  Power is oddball: there is a hodgepodge of US, British, French, and German power outlets, carrying either 135 or 240 volts, 60 Hz; I was advised to take a voltmeter with me, and did so.  Adapters will probably be necessary; they are available in any supermarket for minimal cost.