"Discrimination, isolation and fear," the Russian woman told me about life in Saudi Arabia.

A few years ago on the Internet it was difficult to find something other than the "horror stories" about the life of foreign women in Saudi Arabia. Many talk about how dangerous it is out there, about life in isolation, without a husband generally will not go. This perception of Saudi Arabia is inherent in so many foreigners.





But honestly, all these horrors exist only in the imagination of many. After all, the majority for fear of living in closed villages, travel on the route "home — work", don't go anywhere and the locals do not communicate. These people do not even try to figure out if it was true what they read and heard.

Yes, as in every country, there are some specifics, but nothing terrible or particularly complex foreign woman here is waiting.

The editors of the"Site" wants to talk about foreigners who work in Saudi Arabia and about the life of their wives.

Saudi women

1. Appearance
   
   In Saudi Arabia, not the husband decides how it should look like and what kind of lifestyle should lead a woman and a king. Because all women in this country have to wear an Abaya — a long dress with sleeves. Most do not see this infringement of their rights — took my Abaya and ran his business.
   
   
   
   
2. Transport
   
   The rules of the road does not exist on the roads chaos. First ride is very difficult. Even the Saudis do not recognize safety belts and child safety seats.
   
   Women in the country are unable to drive a car. As the public transport they have, all the ladies use a taxi or a personal driver. The second is more common, because not every Muslim husband released his wife with a taxi driver, it's best checked with the family chauffeur.
   
   
3. Leisure
   
   Local women do not talk loud and do not run. They carry themselves like a precious vessel and look around. They leisurely go shopping, meet for Breakfast with friends, visit each other and come up with different types of Hobbies.
   
   Life in Saudi Arabia does not promise a lot of fun. Here there is only shopping and restaurants. Shops here a lot, and they are all huge. But in restaurants there are separate areas for single men and married women.
   
   
   
   By the way, in Saudi Arabia in the free market you will not find alcohol. Any real alcohol here you can buy, but it will cost incredibly expensive. So many home-made beer and wine.
   
   
4. House
   
   The vast majority of local does not live in the apartments and in private homes. This is caused by the specifics of the local way of life, because such large families in one flat will not fit. Almost every family has servants. No driver anywhere. Families with many children, so hired a maid who watches the children. Staff services are not so expensive.
   
   
   
   
5. Work
   
   In Saudi Arabia a lot of foreign workers. Ranging from housekeepers and ending with the dentists. The most attractive is, of course, the salary. It is one of the highest in the world. And working conditions are wonderful. Employers give good benefits package in the form of rent, school, car, insurance for the whole family. But most of the women who came with their husbands to Saudi Arabia, do not work. Women are considered to be only the profession of doctor or teacher. For example, to become a realtor a woman is almost impossible.
   
   

Many foreigners in Saudi Arabia meet wonderful people who help to adapt, show interesting places, familiar with the local culture.

Most visitors don't remain there for many years, but almost all take away with them only pleasant memories!

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