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Can anyone give me an idea of what life is like in Jeddah.

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Can anyone give me an idea of what life is like in Jeddah.
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I am a married UK citzen with 2 children and my husband has a job oppurtunity in Jeddah.

I guess my main concern is what life will be like for me and the children?

Will i be able to pick them up from school without an escort?

Is the Abaya still compulsary for non muslim women in public placeS?

is Jeddah becoming more liberal, the recruitment agent is really selling it as the new Dubai and we love Dubai but Dubai is very iiberal in my opinion regarding dres and things?

Are there places things I can do alone?

Many thanks in advance

Bron

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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go to expatexchange.com I have answered alot on there. If you send me your e-mail I will write to you- or give you my phone number- I am back in UK on 13th July.

This is a massive decision- there are huge issues- it could be great if you go int with your eyes open and MOST IMPORTANT your husband gets the right deal from the comapny- he will not know what he needs to ask for to make life good here

Chekc out compounds on the website I advised- If his company do not have reserved top compounds do not come.

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sent you an e-mail- di you get it?

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