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.

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

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

I wouldn't walk that mind!

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

Walking in Riyadh ? Get a taxi ! Unless you want to end up like Frank Gardner.

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...

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

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.

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.

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

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

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

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.

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

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

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

Tamimis get a taxi. Lots of imports etc. next junction down from dq

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

Taxis are cheaper if you get a regular driver and make a deal with him. Get his cell-phone number.

Re: DQ Riyadh - supermarket whereabouts?
 

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.

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

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Great info; thanks v much - time for the Gigantic Move-In First Shop which generally has me coming home with 4 kinds of mustard and never-to-be-used kitchen equipment.