Doll
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Post by Doll on Dec 13, 2013 9:17:24 GMT
Hi.. I got so much information from this forum. Thanks so much for all the postings. Just had a question about arrival. I am aware that we will be picked up from DMM airport etc but I'm trying to figure out how much local currency I will need at the airport -
Porters need to be paid 5-10 riyals per bag.. Got that
How about the cab ride? Will that be taken care of by Aramco or are we responsible for it? If we are, can someone provide the approximate amount so we can be prepared.
Thank you!
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Ram723
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Post by Ram723 on Dec 13, 2013 22:33:03 GMT
Maybe you saw it, but someone here viewtopic.php?f=13&t=123723 recommended at least SR 2000. Update: we initially got $100usd ( I think) in sr at the Amsterdam airport with a bad exchange rare. My husband later got money out I think by check on the Dhahran compound and I think for a good exchange rate... |
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Post by Hadia on Dec 14, 2013 4:14:02 GMT
When we arrived, a taxi had already been arranged and prepaid for us. However, there was no way five people, 10 Shipping boxes and 10 carryons were going to fit in one taxi. We got a van taxi at the last minute and paid for it ourselves. It was a few hundred riyals factoring in tips for porters, taxis, and taxi fare for the van.
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Post by revacool on Dec 17, 2013 11:45:14 GMT
I am told that there would be one big car (SUV) to pick up the family and luggage. However, if you believe that you will need additional car(s), then I have been given number for the taxi service that you need to arrange with them. I am told that the taxi fare is reimbursable. (taxi service +966 13 802 8909
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Post by azraeil on Dec 17, 2013 12:38:25 GMT
Worth a try to book Majestic or Samara (4x4 ... Yukon etc) if you believe you will need extra taxis. They are official taxis for Saudi Aramco and very professional. PM me if you need their numbers.
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Doll
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Post by Doll on Dec 19, 2013 5:04:16 GMT
Thanks so much for the info!  |
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