Or at least, that’s what it feels like when you’re shivering under your desk in July. Let’s debunk the clichés and show what life here really looks like.
1️⃣ The AC Is Stronger Than the Sun
They say Saudi Arabia is blisteringly hot… and they’re right. Outside. But step into any office, and it’s a different climate zone entirely. Most of us keep a jacket at work—not for style, but for survival. Some meeting rooms feel like a polar expedition.
True story: I keep a fleece hoodie on the back of my chair year-round.
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2️⃣ The Coffee Isn’t Just Good — It’s World-Class
Think fancy Italian espresso has all the bragging rights? Think again. From the smooth, spiced notes of qahwa to specialty roasts popping up across Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is quietly becoming a coffee snob’s paradise.
Forget “desert,” think “third wave.”
3️⃣ City on the Outside, Desert in the Soul
There’s something magnetic about the desert for Saudi Arabians. Yes, the country builds dazzling cities with tech so advanced it feels like sci-fi — but on weekends, the heartbeat shifts. People pack up SUVs, light up bonfires, and retreat to silence and stars. It’s not escapism; it’s heritage.
“You haven’t felt peace until you’ve sipped qahwa under a desert moon.”
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