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Post by Urmiu82 on Nov 19, 2015 13:04:34 GMT
We are due to depart in December end and I am wondering where I can buy an abaya in the US to bring with me. I remember reading that it's easier to order online in US and bring with you and it is also lighter material. Please advise.
Also, I have 3 little girls (2,4,6) and I am wondering what type of stores are available to buy their clothing in KSA? Are brands like children's place or old navy readily available and is it reasonably priced? I'm not sure if I should buy a lot of their clothes from US before departure.
Thanks!
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Post by UmmRiyam on Nov 20, 2015 8:01:19 GMT
For your children's clothes, I recommend bringing almost everything from USA. The prices are much better, especially when you buy on sale or clearance. There are many stores here, but unless they are having a sale, the prices are much higher, and even the sale prices aren't usually very good. I actually buy a lot of my kids' clothes online from kohls.com and oshkosh/carter's website, and then my mom sends me a big box. (I live in UDH though, so I don't go to the malls much here.)
Some of stores in Saudi for children's clothing are: Carter's, Old Navy, GAP, Children's Place, Gymboree, Pumpkin Patch, Zara, Monsoon, H&M, Marks & Spencer, BHS, Mothercare, Centerpoint, City Max, and many more. The malls are full of shops that have children's clothes.
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Post by Urmiu82 on Nov 20, 2015 13:09:42 GMT
Thanks for the info! Any idea on buying an abaya in the US? I would like to have one with me once I arrive.
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Post by swan on Nov 20, 2015 18:00:28 GMT
Loads of clothing shops, ranging from cheepish (25SAR -$7??) for a tee-shirt to eyewatering. The stores are currently stuffed full of winter coats, jumpers and lined trousers (I've only looked at boys stuff tho) and some of the locals are getting out the extra layers. It's well above 80F in the middle of the day, so if your coming from a northern a US winter, you may struggle to find appropriate clothing.
I came through the airport in loose trousers and a tunic top no problems, and got an abaya on camp (tho we don't live there). Not much choice, but loads of choice in the malls. Not seen anything that isn't polyester, I might order a cotton one when I'm back in the UK. Not sure you'd get a lighter one than my polyester one.
Happy packing.
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Post by expatinwaiting on Nov 20, 2015 18:52:17 GMT
Would recommend picking up everything in the states. Depending on where you live, there could be loads of shops or very few. Run a Google search for local Islamic clothing stores or online stores. One thing to consider is that during the first few weeks, it's challenging to go out and about with so many little ones, so the more one brings, the less running about one needs to do. Even getting everyone to main camp is a major undertaking at the moment.
My wife is rather particular when it comes to abayas and is searching for a good tailor so she can have a few made. I'm sure there are some in al khobar, but there haven't been many opportunities to explore yet.
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Post by ToesInTheSand on Nov 20, 2015 22:49:30 GMT
Good day Urmiu82, My wife went to Hyat's Fashion in Houston. Its an Islamic clothing store and the folks are very nice. 14619 A Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77083 Www.islamicclothinghouston.com |
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Post by Urmiu82 on Nov 20, 2015 23:01:11 GMT
Thank you! Will check it out.
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Post by Dorothy on Nov 22, 2015 16:48:20 GMT
There's an Old Navy and The Children's Place at the Mall of Dhahran - and both are more expensive, but handy to have around still. Sometimes your child just needs a pair of black pants before the end of the week for a concert, you know? Not all purchases can be planned in advance.
Re: Abayas - I can't believe that it's better to order one online! KSA is one of the great abaya capitals of the world. For newcomers, the Mall of Dhahran is a good place to start - there are several shop just inside the entrance by SACO World. Also, the Taba Centre. And upstairs at LuLu's on the Corniche.
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