Dhahran - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
Families - yes. Singles - No. Couples - Ok. Experiences may vary. Families do well since kids are usually confined to their respective compounds and thrive among the small communities made. - Apr 2016
Not particularly, but there are a number of expat circles for dating. Aramco has a number of singles, plus local military detachments. There is also Bahrain close by. - Jul 2015
It's a good city for all of the above as long as they are open minded and adapt to any situation easily. - Jun 2015
The Consulate has turned into a family post; all events are family friendly which is great for families but the needs of singles are ignored. Aramco seems to be a bit on the wild side but it's not always easy to attend events there if you work full-time or don't have access, or aren't still in party mode. Again, not the best posting for singles. - Jan 2014
Women cannot drive; they must wear an abaya in public; and they are only permitted to go into restaurants with family sections. Single women have complained to us that Dhahran is a difficult place for them to live. It's good for families, as child care is available and reasonable. - Oct 2012
There's not much of a social life in Saudi Arabia apart from private parties and going out to eat or cruising the malls. - Apr 2008
