Expatriates in Saudi Arabia should dress modestly and conservatively in public. Men should wear jackets or long-sleeved shirts with long pants. In addition to national chains offering traditional Saudi fare, there are franchises of many restaurants from all over the world, including American names like KFC, Hardees, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. There is no need to bring any foodstuffs as you will find an excellent range of food in Riyadh, including nearly everything you are used to in your home country, with the exception of a few specialty foods. However, if you have special dietary requirements, do bring them along.
Many compounds have a regular bus service to schools and shops.
Employment contracts often include the cost of a driver - some families share the use of one. Saudi Arabian Airlines has regular direct flights between Dhahran and Jeddah as well as Riyadh, and both New York and Washington, DC, with additional flights in summer to Orlando, Florida. The Riyadh-New York trip takes about 13 hours. Saudia has many international destinations in America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Saudi system of government is based on Islam, which is a peaceful religion.