My Life in Saudi

Public Transportation in Saudi Arabia: What Expats Need to Know (2025 Guide) Getting around in Saudi Arabia has become much easier in recent years, especially for expats. Whether you're living in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam, there are growing options for public transportation, ride-sharing, and intercity travel. This guide covers the main transport systems available in 2025, including the Riyadh Metro, SAPTCO buses, taxis, Uber and Careem, and even trains. If you’re an expat looking to commute daily, travel across cities, or just explore comfortably, this post will help you navigate it all. --- 🚇 Riyadh Metro: A Game-Changer for Commuting The Riyadh Metro is one of the largest public transport projects in the region. As of 2025, several lines are operational, connecting key parts of the city with modern, air-conditioned trains. 🟦 Blue Line: Connects Al Olaya to King Fahad International Stadium 🟨 Yellow Line: Covers King Khalid Airport to south Riyadh 🟩 Gree...

What to Pack (and NOT Pack) When Moving to Saudi Arabia: Expat Checklist Preparing to move to Saudi Arabia? Whether you're relocating for work, family, or adventure, packing wisely is key to a smooth transition. Some things are essential here—others, not so much. And a few items could even get you into trouble at customs if you're not careful. In this post, I’ll walk you through what to pack, what to avoid, and what you can easily buy once you arrive. Consider this your go-to expat packing checklist for Saudi Arabia . --- ✅ Essentials You Should Definitely Bring These are the items you’ll need from day one and may not easily find (or may be expensive) in Saudi Arabia: Important documents: Passport, visa, work contract, medical records, academic certificates, driver's license (and international version). Prescription medications: Bring enough for 2–3 months and a doctor’s note. Some meds may not be available or require local prescriptions. Adapters ...