- Juan Garcia
Making business in Riyadh was easy. But meeting true friends is hard. I found them on InterNations, where the global minds meet.
Meet other South Africans at our events in Saudi Arabia
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other South Africans at our events?
Meet other South Africans in Saudi Arabia
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Saudi Arabia from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in Saudi Arabia goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Saudi Arabian mentality and way of life. South Africans in Saudi Arabia are a part of our community, calling cities such as Jeddah, Dhahran, Riyadh, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Riyadh, for example.
Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Saudi Arabian InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
- On the Saudi Arabia Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Riyadh, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Saudi Arabia has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the central plateau of Nejd to the humid western coastal region of Timahah, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Saudi Arabia on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Saudi Arabia
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Saudi Arabia. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Saudi Arabian kabsa, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Riyadh’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Saudi Arabia? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the home of the world's largest petroleum company and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Saudi Arabia!
- Juan Garcia
Making business in Riyadh was easy. But meeting true friends is hard. I found them on InterNations, where the global minds meet.
- Marie Troisonne
Without the help of all the expats on InterNations it would not have been able to settle in Riyadh that fast. Thanks to the community.
