One of the draws for many workers from other countries is the lifestyle offered here in Saudi Arabia. Many expats live in compounds, which are walled-in communities where life is quite different from outside its wall. Women do not have to wear the abaya inside the compound walls and in some compounds, women can even drive.
Many compounds have resort-like swimming pool areas, exercise classes, tennis courts, bowling alleys, golf courses, restaurants, beauty salons, theaters, and grocery stores. They also offer easier access to transportation and a variety of events to keep residents as busy as they want to be.
4 comments:
I have (to my surprise) adapted to the cloistered and privileged lifestyle on our compound but it it seems to be a huge affront to the host nation and its culture to have alcohol, tiny bikinis, and even loud rock concerts just inside these (fragile) walls. Some day the chickens will come home to roost, and I wouldn't want to be here when that happens! [Just my personal opinion]
I have (to my surprise) adapted to the cloistered and privileged lifestyle on our compound but it it seems to be a huge affront to the host nation and its culture to have alcohol, tiny bikinis, and even loud rock concerts just inside these (fragile) walls. Some day the chickens will come home to roost, and I wouldn't want to be here when that happens! [Just my personal opinion]
Love getting a look at every day ex pat life there - so very interesting!
That pool looks inviting.
Post a Comment