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5 Reasons You Should NOT Move to Saudi
"Is Saudi Arabia right for me..?"
I've already done a video all around why you should seriously consider the move. Now I want to give you some reasons why moving to Saudi as an expat may not be the right move for you... 100% transparent.
I hope now you can dig deep into why you're looking to make the move and whether it is right for you.
I'd love to get your thoughts and I'm always here if you'd like to reach out - I'm @pete_kami_ on Instagram.
Good luck!
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5 Reasons You SHOULD Move to Saudi Arabia
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"Is Saudi Arabia right for me..?" I hear this question a lot from potential expats, and honestly, it depends... On SO many different things... Personal things... To which only you will know the answer... I've collated to list of reasons why making the move to Saudi may just be the best things you've ever done. As always, feel free to reach out on Instagram - I'd love to hear what you think - I'...
An Expat COST OF LIVING in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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A question which I’ve been meaning to answer for some time is “what is the cost of living over there for an expat?” It seems like it can be a very confusing question. To give you the short answer, it's very reasonable and for me, coming from London, it's refreshing! I’m going to take you through what you need to consider and keep in mind all costs shown are in Saudi Arabian Riyals. THE BIG STUF...
Expat Diaries - Red Sea Scuba in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Feat. CNN
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It’s not everyday you have CNN International contact you off the back of a diving video you posted two years ago… With a little planning we got a date in the diary to showcase what diving in the Red Sea is like. To say the least, it’s beautiful and there is nothing quite like it! There are so many fantastic dive spots here, and for us on this trip we explored the beauty of ‘Cable Wreck’ - a div...
#11 - I truly believe Saudi is the future - Misha Saied, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Misha is a creative through and through - photography, music, film-making, acting - you name it, he’s done it. Not only has he done it, but he’s excelled in it. His energy is infectious. His passion is evident. Every time I leave a conversation with this man, I am on a high. It’s a privilege to have him on the show, his insight is invaluable and his story is unique. His move to Saudi is not the...
#10 - Live life like it's an adventure - Ian Roberts - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Ian has pretty much built his entire life around adventure in one way or another. He has a passion that is infectious and we are incredibly lucky for him to be sharing his experiences, accompanied with many a life lesson. He is a true advocate of ‘real adventure’ - both in the literal sense of embracing outdoor experiences, but also in terms of ‘expanding your comfort zone by getting into that ...
Expat Diaries - Thrill-Seeking in AlUla, Saudi Arabia
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We just had to dedicate an entire video from our AlUla trip to the more ‘adventurous’ side to the destination for all of those thrill-seekers out there. The fabulous restaurants, rich cultural heritage and local hospitality are absolute musts, but if you’re like me and Thea, there always needs to be something a little bit more ‘active’. How better to explore some of the epic landscapes than doi...
Expat Diaries - Our Jeddah to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Adventure - Epic, Surreal, Jaw-dropping!
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It’s been two years since our last trip to AlUla and oh my, how things have changed. The place has been booming and no doubt will continue to under the Royal Commission of AlUa - catering to foodies, adrenaline junkies and those wanting to immerse themselves in the rich culture. For a belated birthday trip, we organised a three-night stay in the Habitas Caravans, and three words to describe our...
#09 - Come here, but with a vision - Ali 'Pineapple' Allam, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Ali has been living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, since he was two weeks old. To say he’s seen a lot is an understatement… The beauty of this is that he’s been able to capture the changes through his love of photography. From the early days of 'borrowing' his dad’s camera and taking pictures down the Corniche of clouds and pigeons, to most recently have the opportunity to shoot DJ Khaled and J Balvi...
#08 - The optimists and the pessimists - Tareq Hawasli, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Fresh off the plane from Riyadh, Tareq joins me for a long overdue catch-up. He’s been coming back and forth to the Kingdom for over 21 years, even spending two years in Jeddah between 2003-05. Now Co-Founder at Darin Partners, he specialises in Real Estate and Asset Management and has strong ties to countries in the GCC, Saudi Arabia being one of them. To say he has had some experiences with t...
Expat Diaries - Our JEDDAH to TAIF Weekend Escape in Saudi Arabia
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One of the best things about Saudi is the fact that you have so many awesome places right on your doorstep. Well, maybe not quite on your doorstep, but definitely in driving distance! We took a bit of a spontaneous trip to Taif and the Ash Shafa region which is known for it's stunning landscape - the place really does speak for itself! There is a fair amount to do and because we had such a shor...
#07 - Building a rowing sporting legacy - Matthew Tarrant & Bill Barry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Bill Barry and Matthew Tarrant are guests like no other. Bill is an GB Olympics Silver Medalist in ’64 and GB Olympic Coach in ’08 and ’12, and Matt is a four times GB World Champion Rower alongside attending the ’16 and ’20 Olympics Games. They have a wealth of experience to share both as decorated athletes and coaches, but also as two individuals who have upped sticks and relocated to Saudi A...
Life in a compound - an OPEN & HONEST review of J One Residence, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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One of the most frequent questions I get from prospective expats is the living situation. Where to stay, what's it like, if there is anything to watch-out for... The list goes on. The common concern is that there is very little information out there and you can't really find any honest reviews. People tend to arrive and commit to a compound or residence and only then find out the issues, once t...
#06 - Expat life beyond the 9 to 5 - Leigh Ross Farmer, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Leigh has been a seasoned expat spending time in Spain and Bahrain, however Saudi was never even a consideration. That was until he started receiving job offers that piqued his interest… After seeing some of the big cultural changes taking place in Saudi, he was prompted to do some more digging. The expected unprecedented growth of the F&B industry in line with the Vision 2030 was a big lure as...
What EXPATS need to know when moving to Saudi Arabia for WORK
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The experience for expats here in Saudi can be absolutely fantastic, but there are also a handful of horror stories that I have heard over the years when it comes to working life here. The purpose of this video is to give clarity to any potential expats. The stuff I wish I knew before moving! I wanted to bring in an expert legal adviser, Ibaa, who could share his advice on what you need to be a...
#05 - Moving to Saudi for LOVE - Tyrone Jones, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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#05 - Moving to Saudi for LOVE - Tyrone Jones, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#04 - Winning Silver at the Saudi Games - Emma Merrick & Mo Abdelghany, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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#04 - Winning Silver at the Saudi Games - Emma Merrick & Mo Abdelghany, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#03 - What expat life is like 5 weeks into his move - Ahmed Yusuf, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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#03 - What expat life is like 5 weeks into his move - Ahmed Yusuf, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#02 - Why it's crucial to choose company values over salary - Luke Barry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Expat Diaries - Things to do in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - WAKEBOARDING
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#01 - From Employee to Entrepreneur - BK, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Your Questions Answered EP1 - Evgeniy from Russia on his move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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My GUEST APPEARANCE on Saudia Radio FM Talkshow
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Daily Life in Saudi Arabia as a Couple
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The ABAYA: Everything Female Expats Need to Know On What To Wear In Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: my EXPERIENCE on the changes so far!
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What EXPATS need to know - DRIVING in Saudi Arabia
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What EXPATS need to know - Life in Compounds - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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AL ULA to WADI DISAH - Part 2/3 of Our Epic Saudi Road Trip
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JEDDAH to AL ULA - An EPIC Saudi Road Trip - Part 1/3
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  • @DR_dunya
    @DR_dunya 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Housing in the city of Jeddah depends on the way you think financially anywhere in the world, it can be very financially acceptable and it can be expensive.

  • @kovo42
    @kovo42 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Impressive that you managed to get through this video without mentioning slave labour and women's rights.

  • @Ahmed-pf3lg
    @Ahmed-pf3lg วันที่ผ่านมา

    You do indeed look Saudi!

  • @Abdul0T4
    @Abdul0T4 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job mate. You can as you say cut the prices you provided by half by living outside a compound. Those apartment buildings are better quality now except for the social life. Also the gym you are at a premium price normal high quality gyms will cost you half the price if not less. Enjoy Saudi

  • @yeabah13
    @yeabah13 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the best thing in Saudi it is generally SAFE PLACE! it is becoming modern and open.

  • @friendly421
    @friendly421 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are communicated prices in SAR?

  • @fabbog
    @fabbog 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am saudi in Jeddah and thanks for uploading about your live in saudi and welcome 🙏

  • @fabbog
    @fabbog 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for uploading and glad to have you here ( the only thing I want to add here that I could see many forigner joined thier time in compound as you said and in big shopping malls with many restaurants and cinemas ( things are moving not fast but it is not like before where was no much places to visit ( you may know that saudi opened recently in Riyadh a bar drink alcohol just for diplomatic) I know one Spanish workers got escort with Russia tourist girls in Saudi not one touch them ( I am not saying this as Muslim if this right or wrong I am just explaing the changing of saudi life style )

  • @fabbog
    @fabbog 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know one America who has no relegion he planned to stay In saudi for 3 yrs and now he is staying 15 yrs 😂 and never want to back to USA since he.can not earn money more than that he said I am started to stop drink and save more money

  • @Ahmed-pf3lg
    @Ahmed-pf3lg 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a Saudi from Jeddah, I can confidently say you definitely live a very “luxury” lifestyle. Sure, not a millionaires one. But you live like a doctor or a lawyer. I think the total is a bit exaggerated for normal/regular people.

  • @katherinetirzghan6563
    @katherinetirzghan6563 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How old were you when you moved to Saudi?

  • @pl5094
    @pl5094 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am thinking of going to Saudi Arabia to study. Your videos are very informative. Thanks a lot.

  • @9LimaAlpha7
    @9LimaAlpha7 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    when using headphones, theres no audio coming from the right earpiece!!!!

  • @VickyRodriguez-cs9xv
    @VickyRodriguez-cs9xv 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a dog and I am really attached to her. I have a nice opportunity there and I don't see the option of not taking hr with me. How dogfriendly is Jeddha?

  • @Rose-or1qc
    @Rose-or1qc 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello can you please advise for families what is there to do in my case for women and kids? Is there fun activities places to visit? I am considering moving to Riyadh but want to know if it has a boring lifestyle or do the locals go out to restaurants or parks etc with their families?

  • @papkodra88
    @papkodra88 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Man thanks for this interesting video , i heard they're changing lot's of strictly rules like they're allowing people from different countries to have relationship mean to stay in one room and now I've heard about alcohol will be legal after 72 year's?

  • @alshokry16
    @alshokry16 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video

  • @shoaibraheem
    @shoaibraheem 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    KSA will need to develop over time into a modern country but it would require a big shift in their thought. As a US, European or any other Western country citizen, you are always welcomed. But the situation is not the same for other countries who actually put a lot of effort in making KSA dream a success.

  • @moonmoony945
    @moonmoony945 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Pete, could you share the female expat in Saudi Arabia by your exoerience? Is there any change or did release some restriction? Thank you in advance

  • @dannygartlan1195
    @dannygartlan1195 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great to see you focus on the individuals interest and not a biast opinion, great vid👍

  • @pluviophile1988
    @pluviophile1988 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Okay but 420 should be allowed everywhere. No violence or hangovers or killing your liver. Just happy, hungry, and dreamy.

  • @norosoros891
    @norosoros891 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Any tips for people with no live trace on their acro and a minor caution

  • @Omsahar1
    @Omsahar1 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You hit the nail on this head with this one! love it Pete!

  • @escapingtheordinary4466
    @escapingtheordinary4466 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have applied for many job applications and I haven’t heard any reply back. Don’t know the reason why

  • @dwayneobroin462
    @dwayneobroin462 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks pal i am waiting on a project manager job in residential construction in riyadh the salary is high what visa do i need again

  • @MariamTalks
    @MariamTalks 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Their system is similar to the uk. Coming undocumented or with a tourist visa you will be stuck . It’s like you won’t be able to do what you need to do. You’re stuck

  • @MariamTalks
    @MariamTalks 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm so keen to move but but but I'm female.

  • @farhatbaber4648
    @farhatbaber4648 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    V good video your wording is wonderful thanks

  • @CrismariuMihnea
    @CrismariuMihnea 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Riyadh is a shithole...stop making propaganda bro!

  • @rekt_illa5118
    @rekt_illa5118 หลายเดือนก่อน

    for those who are first timers go to Riyadh its better than Jeddah

    • @petedoessaudi
      @petedoessaudi 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What would you say is the reason for this?

  • @Princekumar-go9oe
    @Princekumar-go9oe หลายเดือนก่อน

    Need those time stamps on the videos !!

  • @sequinlover3392
    @sequinlover3392 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have lived in KSA my whole life was offered work visa this year as a lady I really appreciate they have started hiring on work permits .I have doubt to ask my company is providing me visa contract is for 2 years can we transfer the visa later to another company ? I need little guidance

  • @iysharhm.7157
    @iysharhm.7157 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in California

  • @iysharhm.7157
    @iysharhm.7157 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Pete, I want to move to Saudi Arabia, what is the first step I need to take?

  • @NoMadKid
    @NoMadKid หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saudi isn’t good for expats at the moment, but they are definitely working hard to lay the foundations.

  • @tariqalghamdi1390
    @tariqalghamdi1390 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As some people in the comments would like to visit Saudi Arabia for their first time,,, and I think they already have by now.. I feel curious to know their opinions about Saudi Arabia!

  • @wajdi_bouzidi
    @wajdi_bouzidi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Born in Tunisia in April 14 1998, and grown up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from August 25 1999 until October 14 2023, when I first came there, the religious fanatic mindset was out of control, and I spent my education years from kinder Garten until grade 6 (2002 till 2010), yet went back to Saudi Arabia in September 2016 to restart grade 12 in local school after my failure of the 6 year I spent in my home country (grade 7 to grade 12, which is 2010 to 2016), I seem desperate for moving to a destination that matches my mindset/soul and I do not think I am returning to that city anytime soon, instead, I would move on to different destination. Society of Saudi Arabia is a capitalism in a name of Islam, I am an anti-capitalist, I better off to settle in a tight Knott community, instead of competitive vibe, also, consumerism is invading Saudi Arabia, especially when sales are detected, with food consumerism being the most dominant type of consumerism, resulting in obesity epidemic, people in Saudi Arabia (especially Riyadh) commonly overeat in order to fill the emptiness, as a distraction from the misery of life. People are conditioned to try to fill their void with consumerism after all, and that includes food, but this doesn't work and only leads to flat pleasures, dissatisfaction and grouchy faces. Eating healthy in Saudi Arabia costs alot. One has to go to health food stores and pay higher prices to eat organic. Only those who are well off can afford that. This is not right. Healthy food should be available to all. Most people spend their days sitting in offices and driving cars, so they don't get enough exercise and physical activity. Public transportation in Saudi arabia is not good enough and it was too late to build bused and metros, as the city of Riyadh remains car dependent followed by excessive amount of highways, so one is forced to have a car. Having to work too much also takes time away from recreation and exercise. Everyday life in Saudi Arabia is stressful and demanding, yet feels empty, boring and meaningless at the core. Saudi Arabia has also a tendency of living to work: You are expected to live to work, rather than work to live (as they do in Europe). They do not get enough vacation time off. They live like hamsters on a wheel. It defeats the purpose, thus revealing the insane working hours, especially for construction worker that came from Indian subcontinent. All that matters in Saudi Arabia is working and making money. Everything is a business. The system is too business-oriented to enjoy life. Competition is placed over cooperation.

  • @hangingwiththegrlz4891
    @hangingwiththegrlz4891 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why would a Saudi employer ask you for your Social Security Number?

  • @karimboualem3090
    @karimboualem3090 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos. You bring so much value and positivity

    • @petedoessaudi
      @petedoessaudi หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Karim!

  • @user-ir7wf2mi6z
    @user-ir7wf2mi6z หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇸🇦 السعودية افضل مكان للعيش

  • @panos9582
    @panos9582 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greeting from Greece bro.Soon i will be in Riyadh,thank you for the advice

  • @iysharhm.7157
    @iysharhm.7157 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it easy to find an apartment. And how is the cost of living?

    • @Hanafimaslak-UK
      @Hanafimaslak-UK หลายเดือนก่อน

      2000 to 3000 reyal a month..if alone 1000 to 1500 a month

  • @milesthomas1075
    @milesthomas1075 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude! How do I look you? You need to upload some personal training videos

  • @engmacaia
    @engmacaia หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Pete, thanks for sharing your experience and advise. Nice video bro

  • @richmondbabatunde4766
    @richmondbabatunde4766 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where is everyone

  • @lovesunnah9919
    @lovesunnah9919 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clean your mouth out. Stop cursing every sentence it doesnt suit you

  • @rb7454
    @rb7454 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is it in dollars on average?

  • @rohanmajumder8715
    @rohanmajumder8715 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For enjoying the pool in habitas did you have to pay anything extra or it was free?

    • @petedoessaudi
      @petedoessaudi หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was a guest in the hotel so it’s included as part of the hotel

  • @SS-yf9yv
    @SS-yf9yv หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have lived in Saudi Arabia and after 6 months there, I felt like going back to the USA to get everything I own and moving it to Saudi and never leaving again. I absolutely love Saudi Arabia.

  • @khaloood199
    @khaloood199 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Come to Bahrain you have everything there Even if you work in Saudi Arabia, you can go on a trip to Bahrain, you need an hour to arrive to drink and come back.💀🤝🫶🏻