Relocating to Saudi Arabia can feel like you’ve been dropped into a whirlwind of visa forms, villa hunting, and asking “what’s a compound, exactly?”
We’ve done it — kids, chaos and all — and we’ve turned our hard-earned lessons into a practical, no-nonsense checklist to help you hit the ground running.

• Visa, paperwork & employment essentials

• School options, timelines & costume surprises

• Packing tips (what really belongs in your suitcase)

• Shipping do’s and don’ts for customs

• Setting up phones, SIMs, apps & bank accounts

• Housing, driving, and healthcare explained

• The most useful apps in Saudi (from cleaners to Careem)

• Shopping & survival tips for your first few weeks

• Family hacks, local life insights, and things no one warns you about