Right. Expats are a different story. I might even theorize that in Saudi, you might have an easier time meeting women since you tend to run in smaller circles.

Some of the Aramco people I used to run with in Saudi had kind of a peyton place existence on the compound. Actually it had kind of a desperate feel to it, like it was a great place to party, but I wouldn't want to go wife shopping there. It seemed like, since alchohol is illegal, there was nothing to do but drink.

UAE/Bahrain you're not as confined behind the fence. Much more "normal" feel.

Locals are, I think, out of the question in Saudi.