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Looking for winter treat dinners across Saudi Arabia? From our family night at Fez to the best fine dining spots in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, here’s your curated shortlist for visitors, celebrations and nights when you want somewhere genuinely special.

Dreaming of a quick escape from Riyadh? Whether you fancy a desert adventure, a seaside breeze or a short hop to Amman or Cairo, our 2025 guide to weekend getaways from Riyadh has you covered. From driveable Saudi staycations to easy three-hour flights, discover the best ways to recharge without leaving the region.

Riyadh with kids is equal parts adventure and endurance test. Between school runs, sandstorms, and the city’s two rush hours, expat parenting takes patience — and good snacks. From safe parks to sanity-saving cafés and realistic ride-hailing tips, here’s how families actually navigate life with little ones in the desert metropolis.

From tennis under floodlights to glowing art installations and desert concerts, here’s your insider’s guide to what’s on across Saudi Arabia in 2025–26 — plus where to find tickets before they disappear.

Your first week in Riyadh can feel overwhelming, but this practical starter kit makes it manageable. From paperwork and SIM cards to groceries, housing, schools and healthcare, here’s your clear checklist for settling in quickly and calmly.

A family night at Riyadh Park — dessert first, laughs at Freakier Friday, brisket for dinner — all made better with The Entertainer Saudi Arabia app and a few buy-one-get-one-free wins along the way.

Say hello to Hello Riyadh! — your smart, friendly relocation assistant trained on real expat experience. Get insider tips, checklists and local know-how to make your move to Saudi Arabia simpler, calmer and far less confusing.

Life in Riyadh runs on apps. From paying bills to ordering shawarma at midnight, your phone is the ultimate survival tool. In this guide, I’ve rounded up the must-have apps every expat should download — covering money, food, transport, events and more. Think of it as your fast-track pass to living like a local.

Rediscover Riyadh with The Entertainer Saudi — the app turning ordinary weekends into mini adventures, with buy one get one free offers on dining, wellness and travel.

Can you do Disneyland Paris in one day? Yes. Should you? That depends. Here’s how we tackled the park from rope drop to collapse, with kids, sandwiches, and zero regrets.

From Spinneys’ gourmet aisles to Lulu’s global pantry, Riyadh’s supermarket scene in 2025 has something for every expat. Whether you’re after British biscuits, American cereals, or budget bulk buys, this guide breaks down the best spots to shop, the quirks of each store, and the apps that deliver it all to your door.

Planning a family rail trip to Paris? Here’s how we made the most of our city base with two kids, a backpack full of snacks, and a loose plan. Spoiler: it worked.

Escaping the Saudi summer, we set off on a 2,400-mile European train adventure with backpacks, teens, and a spreadsheet in tow. From London to Milan via Disneyland, Legoland, and a lot of train snacks — here's how we planned (and survived) Interrail with teens without actually using the Interrail pass.

Struggling with bored kids in Riyadh's scorching summer? Discover the best morning and evening activities, air-conditioned escapes, and seasonal closures (like Boulevard World) in this ultimate survival guide for parents.

Riyadh rent prices 2025 hit record highs as Vision 2030 fuels demand. Get latest costs for compounds (SAR 180K+), apartments & villas, top expat zones like Hittin/DQ, hidden fees (Ejar, agent fees), and how mega-projects like Murabba & the Metro will reshape living. Essential guide for navigating Saudi Arabia's rental crisis.

Thinking of moving to Riyadh or just trying to make sense of your monthly outgoings? This updated 2025 guide breaks down the real cost of living in Saudi’s capital—from rent and school fees to groceries, transport, and hidden extras. Whether you're negotiating a new contract or rethinking your budget, this is your go-to snapshot for expat life in Riyadh today.

A dreamy weekend escape to Six Senses Southern Dunes—Saudi Arabia’s new eco-luxury gem. Think desert calm, private villas, tepache cocktails, and seriously good design.

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.

New in Riyadh? Making friends takes coffee, courage, and a few WhatsApp groups. Here’s how to find your people.

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...