What is it really like being a woman in Saudi Arabia today? In this episode of Inside Saudi, we share our real, lived experiences of living in Riyadh as women — openly addressing the biggest misconceptions around women’s freedom, safety, dress code, work, driving, and daily life. This is not about what Saudi Arabia used to be like — it’s about what life is actually like now. In this episode, we talk honestly about: • Safety as a woman in Saudi Arabia• Whether women can drive and go out alone• What women actually wear day-to-day and at night• Nannies, household help, and the “bad mom” narrative• Women-only spaces and community• Working as a woman in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 This episode is for anyone considering moving to Saudi Arabia, already living here, or simply curious about what life is really like for women in Riyadh today. 🎧 Listen now to Inside Saudi. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown (Chapters) 00:00 – 01:48 | Introduction & Why This Episode Matters01:48 – 04:18 | Common Misconceptions About Women in Saudi Arabia04:18 – 06:47 | Day-to-Day Life as Women in Riyadh06:47 – 07:54 | Driving, Traffic & Why Some Women Choose Drivers07:54 – 10:06 | Nannies, Household Help & Cultural Differences10:06 – 12:55 | Motherhood, Choice & Mental Load12:55 – 14:48 | Saudi Women, Social Life & Daily Presentation14:48 – 17:50 | Safety in Saudi Arabia as a Woman17:50 – 21:27 | Dress Code Explained: Daily Wear21:27 – 23:17 | Gym Wear, Running & Casual Outfits23:17 – 27:51 | Evening Wear & Events in Saudi Arabia27:51 – 31:10 | Women-Only Spaces & Community31:10 – 34:47 | Working Women, Vision 2030 & Opportunities34:47 – 38:07 | Visas, Travel & Practical Differences38:07 – 40:31 | Final Thoughts: What It Really Feels Like