Female expat in Jeddah

• Hi all,
  
  I am being approached to work in Jeddah for a very compelling package. However, I do not want to interrupt my husband's career and have him move over with me. hence I would need to live in Jeddah by myself for two years. Do you think it is possible?
  
  1. How much does it cost to buy a ok quality car in SA?
  2. How much does a driver cost per month?
  3. Am I allowed to walk on the street by myself?
  4. Am I allowed to wear normal clothes not Abaya (with all the respect to the religion)
  5. Is there Kennel in Jeddah? as I have a big dog coming with me.
  6. Am I allowed to go to restaurant by myself?
  
  I saw many comments to Jeddah with very strict religious rule on female, but I also heard that it has changed alot.I would really love someone can help with with the above!

  18 Dec 2008, 11:12 UAE

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• Welcome

  welcome to jeddah Hope you will feel the differnce
  
  Call me at 0563451941 at ur service
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  Bade Bhai.

  Bade Bhai 29 Apr 2009, 07:47 - Report

• Women cannot drive in KSA!

  A car is fine but women cant drive in Jeddah anyway !!! I would not come here as a woman on my own. I am here wiht my husband and am a very independant woman but it is very lonely even if you have family with you so on your own would be terrible
  Dogs are also considered to be dirty creatures over here, the Saudis frown over them. And it is far too hot for any animal outside in the mid summer up to 45 degrees.....

  Jan 12 May 2009, 08:37 - Report

• welcome n welcome

  I just landed here 2. I'm working for one of the biggest contractor company here.
  
  Need friend, just drop me an email.
  I dont mind no matter you are...
  
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  yud 29 May 2009, 01:13 - Report

• you are more than welcome

  I live in Jeddah and it is my pleasure to help u
  this is my email u can contact me if u want
  and advice that u saw my email in just landed.
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  The Golden Boy 27 Jun 2009, 05:29 - Report