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spaceman · Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Posts: 5

My wife is coming to join me is Saudi Arabia and i was wondering if she will be able to leave the house alone. We'll be living in a nice neighborhood, close to so me shops etc, and I was wondering what life is like for women in Saudi Arabia.

Cheers,
Spaceman

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

dont let her near the "So me shops".

Cleopatra · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:35 pm Post subject:

The answer to the question in the heading is: Yes.

Grendal · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

When I leave the house I lock the deadbolt. There is no door latch from the inside to open the door just another keyhole. So when you want to leave your locked house you must unlock it from the inside with a key.

I make sure my wife does not have a key and lock her in so that she doesn't go out when I'm not with her. I also have the key to her castity belt. This is the ashret way.

I'm a buddist. But when in Rome......

Shocked

Grendal

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

OK... spaceman... listen to Cleopatra, who is a female... and ignore the comedians. Laughing

VS

Grendal · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject:

Comedians? Oh that's right yeah comedians, yes comedians.

(aside) Yes. Yes. Yes this is great what a great cover up; comedians it is.

G

johnslat · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject:

Dear Spaceman,
"Can women leave the house alone?"

As long as the lady locks the door as she leaves, I'm sure the house will be perfectly safe.

Regards,
John

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

You haven't told us whether you want her to leave the house alone or not. Presuming you don't the trick is to have a combination lock on the door (that way she can't nick the key while you're sleeping).

You will of course have to remember the combination but if you write it down as some simple mathematical function a woman's brain will never be able to work it out.

dareva · Joined: 25 Aug 2009 Posts: 74 Location: almost there...

TO CLEO:
THanks for you post, but could you elaborate a bit, as in what places is a woman allowed to go alone? How comon is it to see women alone. I was under the impression that they had to be in pairs or more? I'd be glad to hear if that's not the case. Smile

Cleopatra · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

dareva · Joined: 25 Aug 2009 Posts: 74 Location: almost there...

Thanks Cleo,
that's really helpful information...and thanks for your other posts..they've been generally straightforward and helpful....much appreciated.. Smile

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:35 am Post subject:

Your wife can certainly leave the house alone. The question is, will she be comfortable going around by herself in KSA? It can be pretty scary for a woman by herself at first, and she will probably ask you to accompany you more often than she normally would. But after a while, she'll become more at ease and go out by herself to shopping malls and supermarkets. However, walking down a street by herself could be rather daunting for her for a long time, depending on where you live.

Regardless of where she wants to go, you will still want to find a reliable, trustworthy taxi driver. Most people in KSA will advise a woman not to ever ride with unknown Saudi males driving independent taxis. Most taxi services (with Indian drivers) will be safe for her, but the best bet is to get the number of a driver who comes recommended from other Westerners. Many times, these recommended taxi drivers become personal friends and they can actually be the most valuable people you know in KSA. A good taxi driver knows where and how to get everything done!

BillCowher · Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 131 Location: Up in the air!!!

Apparently you live in a city WITH taxis. Al Khafji has no taxis that I am aware of although I am told that they can be summoned by phone. In 4 months here I have never seen one.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124