Women must wear black clothing in public, and all foreigners must dress conservatively. The regulations are enforced by representatives of the Committee for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which is particularly active in Riyadh. Other public officials should be approached with care as well. For expatriates, compounds segregated from the rest of Saudi society are an essential part of living in Saudi Arabia. They help to compensate for the limited entertainment choices available.
Some compounds offer lavish amenities.
Golf is popular with expatriate executives and professionals. Dirab Golf and Recreation Centre and Arizona Golf in Riyadh have a thriving clientele. Some expatriates spend their weekends in Bahrain, attracted by its fairly liberal environment and ease of access via the King Fahd causeway. Shopping malls provide an alternative source of diversion. Major cities have several air-conditioned shopping complexes.