Riyadh - Post Report Question and Answers
But don't forget your:
Sunscreen and breathable clothes; if you’re a light sleeper, earplugs (morning prayer call is early and loud). - Jul 2021
Polarized sunglasses -- absolutely necessary with the brilliant sun here. - Oct 2017
Sense of humor. - Jan 2017
Sense of humor and adventure. - May 2016
Sunblock, allergy medication, and membership with a medivac company to get you home for quality medical treatment. - Nov 2015
Bring light sweaters, it gets a bit cooler in the winter, but it's beautiful. 50F or so. - Oct 2015
Warm jammies, blankets, sweaters etc. because houses are very cold in winter and air conditioning is also very cold in most places. Bring books, dvds, music. - Jan 2015
Entertainment/games for hours at home. - Sep 2014
Polarized sunglasses -- absolutely necessary with the brilliant sun here. - Mar 2014
Sense of adventure. Why else would you be here!! If you didn't want to experience living in other cultures then why would you have signed up for a career that required you to travel around the world? - Dec 2013
Patience. - Oct 2013
Books, movies, anything related to your hobbies that can be practised at home or in private. Musical instruments. - Mar 2013
Sunglasses, humidifiers, prayer card (all store and resturaunt locations close for prayer time which changes every few days). - Apr 2011
own reading materials, as bookstores locally have a more limited selection. - Jul 2010
DVDs and books. - Mar 2010
travel Agent's phone number. - Jan 2010
fancy clothes. If you go to any receptions with women only, the Americans are always the frumpiest! - Dec 2009
Patience and money to leave Saudi every 6 weeks for some freedom and escape from hypocricy. - Oct 2008
Music and movie collection, board games, entertaining housewares, strappy sandals, sundresses, jewelry. - Aug 2008
