Which destinations, leisure sites or places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

SGM Paul Shenep (R) — Sat, 16 May 2015 08:08:46 -0400

Just returned from AL-Khobar and a day at the beach (baher Villas) that had some commonalities of back home. Besides desert Hashings, desert fossil/diamond hunting or shopping, what were your favorite get-a-ways while working here?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 16 at 2015 1:33 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sat, 16 May 2015 13:33:58 -0400

I spent a couple of weeks In Jeddah back in early 2012 ... it was mostly a work-related visit but I did get to see the sites in and around the city and enjoy what nightlife there was.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 16 at 2015 3:36 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 16 May 2015 15:36:50 -0400

I'm thinking I'd go over the Bridge to the Island Country of Bahrain, US Navy 5th Flt. Enlisted Club and Pool there is pretty good. Lots of good beer.

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made May 18 at 2015 8:42 AM

1SG Cameron M. Wesson — Mon, 18 May 2015 08:42:59 -0400

When I worked for MTMC (now SDDC) back in 96/97... I became friendly with some folks and they took me to Jubail (north of Dammam) and to the huge camel markets outside Riyadh... which i though were pretty amazing.