reply to VH
I totally agree with Semaphore Sam! well written, and good advice.
I would return to Jeddah in a heart beat if I could.
Instead I am going to the next best place... AUH in July.
Go for it if you can take Semaphore Sam's advice!
If not, it's not for you.
Plainly, some westerners SHOULD NOT be in the Middle east!