Moving to Riyadh can feel like stepping into a new world — exciting, busy, occasionally baffling. This guide shares warm, practical tips to help you navigate expat life in Riyadh with more confidence, from grocery shopping and schools to finding your rhythm in a brand-new culture.
Moving to Riyadh as an expat family can feel overwhelming — paperwork, heat, housing, schools, and culture shock all hit at once. This guide walks you through those first crucial weeks: from Iqama and banking to finding groceries, compounds, and community. With practical tips and a dose of reassurance, you’ll discover that surviving your first weeks in Riyadh is less about perfection and more about small wins and settling into expat life.
