What do I need to know before moving to Riyadh?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Riyadh, they said...
"**Think ahead. Don't accept something that bothers you even a little bit! It will irritate you later if you get homesick. **Watch for location of Mosques, visit you "new" villa during prayer time so you can see how loud it is or how busy the streets become on a friday morning. ** Neighbours, I am not a stereotypical person and I love everyone.. until there kids are playing on your doorstep at 3 am or there parties have the police next door.. this is not scary at home, but here it may invite unwelcome complications. Though most officers are understanding," commented one expat who made the move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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"My advice would be to take it easy - your company should do most of the work although on arrival be ready for an information overload as well as not sleeping very well in the first few weeks and don't worry it takes a few weeks to settle but you will adapt very quickly and get out there ! join every club etc you can ! it is hard to meet people and always remember your manners as it stands to you for the next invite," remarked another expat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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