Riyadh - Post Report Question and Answers
Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?
Yes, but the move happened because of availability of interesting jobs and high pay to help finance children's school etc. Not the place I would come to just to live and work, but Riyadh is constantly getting better. - Dec 2024
Absolutely! - Jul 2021
Not without some changes. Women being able to drive will be huge, but women’s lives will still be incredibly restricted. Religious observance is very hard here. The lack of support from the current administration will make Riyadh more challenging in the next few months when some sections will be understaffed. Saudi Arabia has a lot of potential but I feel that I haven’t been allowed to take advantage of it. I hope that changes over the next few years. - Feb 2018
I'd come back for another posting without any hesitation, although I think things could get more difficult there when they finally have a reformist king. - Oct 2017
Yes. - Jan 2017
Yes. It's a unique opportunity to visit a closed country with a totally alien culture. - May 2016
Once, yes. Again, probably not. - Nov 2015
I do not think so. - Oct 2015
NO!!! - Oct 2015
Yes, I feel very much at home here. As a married woman I have a very comfortable existance. - Jan 2015
No one really has a choice who comes here. It's an important country, but never on top on anyone's list. - Sep 2014
Yes, I would, and I would stay longer than the posting if I had to. - Mar 2014
Sure, why not. I've been to tougher places to live. This place has all the necessities that I need to make me feel at home for the next 21 months. - Dec 2013
No. - Oct 2013
Yes, but it is not for everyone. If you have strong nerves, a good sense of humour, and an adventurous spirit, you'll be fine. But more than 3-4 years is not recommended. The place is fascinating, but it robs you of so many of the smaller (and larger) joys of life, from music to green trees to walking around in normal clothes. - Mar 2013
Maybe. Make sure not to arrive during Ramadan or Eid, as it is very difficult to get things set up -- like internet, cell phones, processing government papers, and even grocery shopping. - Apr 2011
Definitely. - Jul 2010
No way. - Mar 2010
Not a chance, and I advise others to think real hard before comitting to coming here. - Jan 2010
Absolutely not. - Dec 2009
Yes, but not if I was a woman. - Oct 2008
Definitely -- much easier and more livable than I imagined. - Aug 2008
