DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
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DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
Moving into a villa in the DQ tonight - not far from Circle 1, behind the Guinea embassy.
So the question I'm posing here to the good folk on BE - does anyone know if/where there's a shop/supermarket in this rather spread out zone?
Had a quick buzz around the other day and saw some cafes, but to save the shoe leather (as I'm without a car @ mo), can any DQ/Riyadh locals guide me?
Looking at the map it could be a while hunting around on foot with a candle and a compass...much obliged in advance for any enlightenment.
So the question I'm posing here to the good folk on BE - does anyone know if/where there's a shop/supermarket in this rather spread out zone?
Had a quick buzz around the other day and saw some cafes, but to save the shoe leather (as I'm without a car @ mo), can any DQ/Riyadh locals guide me?
Looking at the map it could be a while hunting around on foot with a candle and a compass...much obliged in advance for any enlightenment.
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Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
If you could go out check out Othaim supermarket
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Ci...=h&mra=ls&z=16
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Ci...=h&mra=ls&z=16
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Walking in Riyadh ? Get a taxi ! Unless you want to end up like Frank Gardner.
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Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
Yep, not a snowflake's chance in hell of chance of walking outside of the DQ, but rather inside.
Found a min mart on that big square opposite the Danish embassy.
Thx for the tips regardless...
Found a min mart on that big square opposite the Danish embassy.
Thx for the tips regardless...
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There's supposed to be a path/track that one can cycle (mountain bike) around the outside of the DQ.
Not that I have a bike in Riyadh but I'd be interested to know if this exists and how to find it.
Not that I have a bike in Riyadh but I'd be interested to know if this exists and how to find it.
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Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
That's on my to-do list for the w/e; scope out biking trails although in the short term I'm going to find a road/hybrid bike to get back into m/b shape.
Preferably a comfortable hybrid number for now with an ashtray; it takes time to ease back into things after all.
Preferably a comfortable hybrid number for now with an ashtray; it takes time to ease back into things after all.
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Its a great track that I have run round 10 miles in total. Check out the link if it works.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/156531200
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/156531200
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Bingo - great link mate - thanks v much.
I hear the western escarpment area has great sunset views too. Time to get in shape methinks. Well at least talk about.
Thanks again for the info.
I hear the western escarpment area has great sunset views too. Time to get in shape methinks. Well at least talk about.
Thanks again for the info.
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or if you're feeling really brave hook up with riyadh wheelers and/or riyadh road runners
half marathon weekend after next at Dirab GC
half marathon weekend after next at Dirab GC
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Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
Tamimis get a taxi. Lots of imports etc. next junction down from dq
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Taxis are cheaper if you get a regular driver and make a deal with him. Get his cell-phone number.
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It's a great run and the Ritz Carlton looks like a Disney Palace. Ran with a bloke from Riyhad Road Runners and they seem a good bunch. Weather is not too bad as its not so Humid.
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Many of my friends who live in the DQ will go to HyperPanda because it's close and the taxi drivers are very familiar with with the 2 markets listed below. The cost of a taxi from the DQ to Panda will run you about 15-20 SAR one way depending on how well you bargain.
http://www.panda.com.sa/riyadh/store...t=Om+Al+Hammam
http://www.panda.com.sa/riyadh/store...t=Om+Al+Hammam
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Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
Many of my friends who live in the DQ will go to HyperPanda because it's close and the taxi drivers are very familiar with with the 2 markets listed below. The cost of a taxi from the DQ to Panda will run you about 15-20 SAR one way depending on how well you bargain.
http://www.panda.com.sa/riyadh/store...t=Om+Al+Hammam
http://www.panda.com.sa/riyadh/store...t=Om+Al+Hammam