I was talking to a friend last night whose husband has been offered a job in Riyadh. They are going over in a couple of weeks to check the place out.
She was asking me if there is a dress code for men, aswell as women.
I've never been ot KSA so I said I didn't know but I bet I know someone who does.
She wants to know if it's acceptable for men to wear shorts and short sleeve shirts outside of the 'compound'?
Are tatoos frowned on (He's ex army so has a few)?
She has been told she has to wear an abaya, does she have to cover her hair?
Has anyone any advice on if they are any areas to avoid when looking for a place to live.
Any advice welcome!
I was based in various parts of Saudi Arabia from 1980 - 1988, my family was also there with me.
The following are what was expected of people then.
Short sleeved shirts OK, shorts have to be carefull as to how short, knee lngth and below were not a problem.
I never saw any person displaying Tattoos, so I don't know.
Women should wear an Abaya, covering of the head was only required during Ramadan back then.
With family it's an absolute must to live on an Ex-pat Compound.