GB_ME

Hi all,

I'm about about to move to Riyadh at the end of the month and I have a few questions about the best ways to meet new people and build up some kind of social life.

I'm a young guy who likes to go out and 'do things' rather than stay at home and watch TV. So, has any one got any tips on how to have a life outside of work in Riyadh?

I know some of you will say that social life and Riyadh don't go together....but I'm sure there must be other people like me around! Lol

I'll be living off campus/compound, so I know it would be good to 'get in with' some people who live on one....any suggestions on how to do this?

Basically, any ideas from former residents or people who are there now would be greatly appreciated....I'm sure there must be others in the same boat as me at the moment!

Cheers!

scot47

Hash House Harriers

mikewot

Sam seems to be a sort of helpful chap, give him a try http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=771563&page=2

scot47

Ask your bootlegger. Americans can try

http://www.acrsa.com/

Patsy Stoned

and Scot is still banging on about the Hash House Harriers!!

scot47

I get a commission

flares

American Embassy events are good for meeting people. what'd ya mean it is shut?

GB_ME

Thanks for your help guys.

Will check out the hash harriers, if I can combine getting fit ans socialising then that's a bonus IMO!!

The acrsa looks interesting, I'll see if there's a British version - or if not see if they let Brits tag along too! Lol

Seems like the embassy is with looking into too then (if it stays open!!)

Maybe see some of you in Riyadh soon!

Cheers

nonthaburi

Also check out http://www.riyadhroadrunners.com/

They do a marathon too.

Alexa

You can only get into the US embassy events if somebody puts you "on the list"...and you will be "screened".

GB_ME

'Screened' .... sounds interesting!! Is this like a full on FBI check?! Lol

...Any tips on how to get on the list?!

Alexa

You can get on the list if somebody who is on it and has connections to the Embassy puts you on it.

DM1966

You can purchase tickets for US Embassy events at the USERA gift shop by providing a copy of your passport.