Sucked for Mom. She went out in the full burka, once. Losing her freedom to be in public without a male escort was not part of her game plan.
Great for Dad. Jeep style Daihatsu with opposing seats in back. Lots of sand to drive on, eroded mud towns to visit, and Bedouins to travel with for a couple days.
Great for kids because there were lots of us from all over the world. You were either Bubbleicious or Bubble Yum. Like Red Socks or Yankees. Depended on your connections with the bubblegum loving heathen world outside.
Great for families who wanted to save money because the Saudis paid really well, and you paid for nothing but food and Jeep style Daihatsus.