"dsantosh's new Middle East Page" Middle East by dsantosh

Middle East Travel Guide: 74,878 reviews and 163,927 photos

Middle east and Me

I was a resident of Middle East from May 1995 till 31 December 2000 . I have travelled to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, , Kuwait ,Oman and UAE. during this period ..Visited Qatar again in 2002 . The countries are unique in some ways but differs in so many ways..It is a good expeience. To live here the FUNDA is LEARN THE LOCAL LANGUAGE ARABIC.

Last visit to Middle East: Feb 2001
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2003
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Learn Arabic to Survive in Middle East Tourist Traps (1)

Some useful Arabic phrases: As-salaam alaykum – Peace be with you (greeting) Wa alaykum as-salaam – And with you peace... more travel advice

Saudi Women in Abhaya please do not phtograph..... - Middle East

Avoid please Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Forbidden Places. Do not attempt to enter the holy cities of Mecca and Medina unless you are a Muslim. It is absolutely... more travel advice

Recreation in KSA Sports & Outdoors (1)

Entertainment and Recreation. As Saudi life conforms to the strictures of Wahhabi Islam, there are no public cinemas,... more travel advice

Shopping in KSA Shopping (1)

Riyadh and other ciies have numerous modern markets for groceries and general merchandise as well as a few shopping... more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
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davidleslie Aug 12, 2007 at 9:22 PM Report Abuse

Hii, Pl. Write to me where do you live in India. I live in South Delhi, B-92 East of Kailash. Can be reached on mobile at night 9350347560. Regards, David
thibeaux Apr 20, 2007 at 11:03 AM Report Abuse

Super page! Great information - thanks for sharing it. :)
luckyzen Apr 6, 2006 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

Thank you for sharing all this information on your Middle East Page! Greetings.
Sunshine_Kitty Jul 25, 2005 at 1:33 PM Report Abuse

Very useful tip to learn Arabic, I´ve already started with it, maybe it increases my chances to get a job in Doha ;)
swings Oct 28, 2004 at 6:39 PM Report Abuse

What a gorgeous picture of the oasis in Saudi! Good tips, especially the Arabic words. w
Tijavi Oct 20, 2004 at 3:09 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for the very useful tips on life in general in the Middle East. This page is a very useful resource.
TomorrowsAngel Sep 17, 2004 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

Some things seem to have advanced since you left. PDAs between couples are common in Jeddah. Saudis I know do not think they're superior to non-Saudis or Muslims. Imported goods are the same price as home...
seattlesmiley Aug 24, 2004 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

I learned something new today - Thank you! Your travel tips are very imformative and helpful. Thanks! :) Susan in Sydney
shrimp56 Jul 30, 2004 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

Your page is a really helpful one for cultural information -- thanks!!
ATXtraveler Jul 5, 2004 at 9:49 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the tips on KSA...I hope to get there sometime when it is safe for americans again!