Indians from Riyadh?

My husband has moved to Riyadh last week and i will be joining him in another 2 weeks depending upon the VISA. I have 2 kids and i need to look for their admissions. In the meantime, if anyone can help me suggesting some good compounds it would be great. Also, please suggest me good school. I have got different opinion on DPS, IIPS & IIS. please suggest

Thanks for the info. Any tips for a new comer? I hope to be living in Riyadh and working in Thumamah. Planing to come alone initially and have wife and son join later if everyhing is comfortable.

Hi All,

We just moved to Riyadh from the San Francisco Bay Area. My husband started working at the Ministry of Commerce a few months ago. We have 2 children - my son is 9, and daughter is almost 5. They will start going to DPS (Delhi Public School) in October 2009.

Would love to tap into the collective wisdom of this group for suggestions, and recommendations on where to shop for Indian groceries, small kitchen appliances (blender, food processor, etc.), rent Indian DVDs (Hindi movies), and subscribe to Indian TV channels (Hindi).

Also, if there are any folks interested in having play dates with kids, please respond.

Look forward to hearing from y'all.

Take care,
Sonia

Hi Sonya,

to start with, welcome to Riyadh. Answers to your questions depend on your area of residence. In any case for electronic appliance you should try Extra (Old Airport road) or Electro. As far as renting movies is concerned there are a few outlets in Haara where you might get some movies but I am not sure if they rent or sell. VCDs are sold for around 10SAR and DVDs could be 15 or 20 SAR.
Hope this helps.
Cheers.

Hi Shiraz,

Thank you so much for the tips. We live near Faisalia Tower in downtown Riyadh. We have visited Hara and Batha a few times. Will look for DVDs the next time we go there. Will also try Extra and Electro for appliances.

Any thoughts on where to find the less-commonly used spices - like amchur (dried mango powder), jaiphal (nutmeg), etc. ?

Thanks again!
Sonia

Hi Geeta and to all forum ladies,

I am a new entrant in this forum and my name is Indira Chatterjee, married, has two kids (twin kids) and living in Kuwait for the past 10 years. Actually, just last night while surfing the net to acquire knowledge about Saudi, Riyadh in specific, came to know about this site and happened to read all forum messages about Riyadh. Well Geeta, thanks very much for all the details you gave away in the forum and in my perspective you are well acquaint with Saudi environment. Please help me in providing the information on following queries: 1. Can I carry God idols through air? 2. Also please feel free to give me the details on the prohibited items to carry such as I read in one site that binoculars are prohibited. Thanks in advance. Hope to hear from you soon.

Best regards,

Indira

Originally Posted by sunchiajju

HI I'm sunitha. I'll be joining my husband in riyadh in a few months time. Ladies please tell me how's life over there. for those who are not working what do you do in your past time. I used to run business of designer candle making in bangalore. I used to get good business during diwali time. Have you ever seen designer candles in any of the shops. Will i be able to go forth with this business of mine once i come there. Where can i get the raw materials

Hello,

Have you considered giving candle making lessons to ladies on the compounds in Riyadh? I know that the ladies on Arabian Homes would be very interested. I'm the Recreation Manager on Arabian Homes. If you're interested in giving lessons, please contact me by telephoning the Arabian Homes compound and ask for the recreation e-mail address. I can't give you my address on here as it is not allowed.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards.
Emma

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Hi Geeta,Rumya and other Lady members of Indus Ladies in Riyadh.

I m Mohini from India and will shift in 2 weeks to riyadh, Can anyone suggest me good housing compound with indians around.and what is the rent approx or if there is any flat available in one of ur buildings pls inform.I have two kids so also want to know about indian schools in Riyadh.How is DPS school Riyadh and iis Riyadh??

It will be a gr8 help if u can suggests

Thanks in advance

How much SA Riyal need a couple to live in Riyadh ( Rent, food, medical and other expenses) and much we can save. Is Dependent can work in Riyadh.

My sister got one proposal in riyadh, He is earning SAR 6000. This will be enough to lead a normal life.

Could you help me....:)