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Where to Live in Riyadh: Schools & Compounds Mapped Out
Struggling to choose where to live in Riyadh? This curated Google Map highlights the city’s most recommended schools and compounds, with tips on traffic, school runs, lifestyle, and budget. Whether you're new to the city or moving neighbourhoods, this guide helps you plot your next chapter with less stress and more confidence.
Sarah Green
May 18, 20255 min read


How to Make Friends in Riyadh as a New Expat
New in Riyadh? Making friends takes coffee, courage, and a few WhatsApp groups. Here’s how to find your people.
Sarah Green
Apr 21, 20256 min read


5 Common Mistakes Expats Make When Moving to Saudi Arabia
So, You’re Moving to Saudi? Here’s What I Wish I’d Known… Moving to Saudi Arabia was my first big expat adventure. I’d lived abroad...
Sarah Green
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Where to Live in Riyadh: A Guide for Expats
Your guide to the best places to live in Riyadh—find your expat-friendly neighbourhood in the heart of Saudi Arabia.
Sarah Green
Mar 26, 20255 min read


10 Smart Tips for Relocating to Saudi Arabia: What Expats Need to Know
If you're thinking of relocating to Saudi Arabia—or you've just accepted a job offer and are in a flurry of paperwork and...
Sarah Green
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Cost of Living in Riyadh 2025: What Expats Really Spend
Thinking about relocating to Saudi Arabia? This guide breaks down the real cost of living in Riyadh in 2025, from rent and groceries to school fees, drivers and transport. Based on real expat spending, it helps families understand what life in Riyadh actually costs.
Sarah Green
Mar 25, 20255 min read


Expat Relocation Checklist for Saudi Arabia
Your practical, no-nonsense guide to getting settled in the Kingdom Moving to Saudi Arabia? Whether you're heading to Riyadh, Jeddah or...
Sarah Green
Mar 25, 20252 min read


How to Get a Driver’s Licence in Saudi Arabia as an Expat Woman
A friendly step-by-step guide for expat women getting a Saudi driving licence — from medical checks to road tests, in plain English
Sarah Green
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Expat Essentials: Unpacking Family Relocation to Riyadh
I've been chatting up a storm with fellow expats on Facebook, and let me tell you, the scoop on moving to Riyadh with a family is as hot...
Sarah Green
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Deciphering the Compound Conundrum in Riyadh
Moving to Riyadh? You're probably grappling with the whole 'compound' thing. Let's face it, the term 'compound' doesn't exactly conjure...
Sarah Green
Dec 10, 20233 min read


Renting in Riyadh: A Guide to Compounds and Housing Options for Expats
Moving to Riyadh and trying to understand the housing market? From expat compounds to living off-compound, this guide explains how renting in Riyadh works and what newcomers should expect.
Sarah Green
Nov 16, 20235 min read


What I Learned in My First Year Living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Moving to Riyadh can feel like stepping into a completely different rhythm of life. From navigating bureaucracy and shopping malls to raising children and discovering the Kingdom’s vast landscapes, here are the lessons I learned during my first year living in Riyadh.
Sarah Green
Oct 10, 20237 min read

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