The Saudi stone – we all know it’s real. 

After a few months of settling into life in the Kingdom, you get a tad too comfortable, and enjoy a few too many cuisines. And bam, you gain weight. 

No one can escape the Saudi stone’s clutches… and here’s why. 

1. Cabs, Careems and Ubers are so dang cheap 

Why walk anywhere when it’s only AED15 to get from A to B? 

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It’s too easy to not have to walk anywhere, between the tram, the metro, taxis and valets, and having everything delivered. 

You rarely have to walk anywhere here! (Plus it’s too hot to anyway)

2. Cheap curries 

 Is there anything more comforting that a hearty Indian dish enjoyed in your pjs? They’re so cheap and delicious, you end up getting a couple a week, and that’s just dangerous.

3. All the delivery services 

The fact that you don’t even need to leave your house for basic necessities means you can stay seated as long as you want. 

4. There’s too many fun things to do that aren’t gym

Between all the fun food festivals, dinners, and corniche hangouts, missing gym is all too easy – particularly on weekends! 

5. We’re sometimes homesick and need that comfort food 

You know that nighttime feeling. Remembering the food you and your family back home would share and the feeling of fullness it gives. 

Sometimes, comfort eating helps us curb those sad thoughts. 

Or something like that.