Swimming for females
May 21st 2018, 4:17 pm
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Swimming for females
Any nice places for lane swimming in Al Ahsa??
i read online there can be time restrictions
anyone know of decent pools and costs
thanks
i read online there can be time restrictions
anyone know of decent pools and costs
thanks
May 21st 2018, 4:49 pm
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Re: Swimming for females
I know nothing of Al Ahsa, but something tells me you'll struggle to find what you're looking for. You could probably find a gym for women somewhere, but a pool...? Fitness time and Bodymasters are the two big companies so contact them. Saudis aren't big on swimming generally. I doubt very much that a hotel would let women swim. Your best bet is to find a compound with a pool, and a friend living on that compound. Bear in mind that it's unlikely that an outdoor pool will be heated, so you'll only be using it May to September probably.
May 21st 2018, 9:44 pm
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Re: Swimming for females
Hi 🙂
thank you for getting in touch,
yes i was concerned about that.
i need swimming for my back pain. I am looking at 4/5 star hotels for use of pools.
I appreciate all the information
best wishes
thank you for getting in touch,
yes i was concerned about that.
i need swimming for my back pain. I am looking at 4/5 star hotels for use of pools.
I appreciate all the information
best wishes
I know nothing of Al Ahsa, but something tells me you'll struggle to find what you're looking for. You could probably find a gym for women somewhere, but a pool...? Fitness time and Bodymasters are the two big companies so contact them. Saudis aren't big on swimming generally. I doubt very much that a hotel would let women swim. Your best bet is to find a compound with a pool, and a friend living on that compound. Bear in mind that it's unlikely that an outdoor pool will be heated, so you'll only be using it May to September probably.
May 22nd 2018, 9:48 am
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Re: Swimming for females
When I last checked (which granted was five years ago) no five star hotel pools in Khobar were accessible to women at any time. That may have changed, but it kind of illustrates what you are up against. Al Ahsa is going to be behind any changes in social reform though. As suggested your best bet would be to either live on (unlikely) or befriend someone on (more likely) a compound where you can go and swim regularly as their guest.
May 22nd 2018, 9:53 am
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Re: Swimming for females
I know nothing of Al Ahsa, but something tells me you'll struggle to find what you're looking for. You could probably find a gym for women somewhere, but a pool...? Fitness time and Bodymasters are the two big companies so contact them. Saudis aren't big on swimming generally. I doubt very much that a hotel would let women swim. Your best bet is to find a compound with a pool, and a friend living on that compound. Bear in mind that it's unlikely that an outdoor pool will be heated, so you'll only be using it May to September probably.
From what i have read on other forums most hotels have outdoor pools that are Male only
May 22nd 2018, 5:19 pm
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Re: Swimming for females
Compounds are the best bet.
May 22nd 2018, 8:02 pm
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Re: Swimming for females
Cultivate people on ARAMCO !
May 23rd 2018, 2:27 pm
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Re: Swimming for females
I used to be a member of women only Astralis Healthclub & Spa in Khobar. They had a lovely pool for swimming and lots of other activities. There maybe something like that in Al Ahsa at one of the major hotels or similar.
Was just reading on “TripAdvisor” the Best Western Al Ahsa has male/female spa and indoor pool. Worth asking them.
Was just reading on “TripAdvisor” the Best Western Al Ahsa has male/female spa and indoor pool. Worth asking them.
Last edited by Work Widow; May 23rd 2018 at 2:45 pm. Reason: More info
