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For men, all clothing worn in public areas (e.g., outside the hospital grounds and housing complexes) should be conservative. This means no sleeveless shirts, no shorts, etc. For women, they are required to wear an abaya (a dark, lightweight cloak that drapes over your clothing) and a scarf that covers the hair when they are in public areas – and both should be black. Non-Muslim expatriate women are not required to veil. Abayas (and scarves) can be purchased throughout Saudi Arabia, and women are taken abaya shopping during the orientation period. This doesn’t mean that you can’t work out or go to the beach. Western-only private beaches and pools are available, where, of course, bathing suits can be worn. Sportswear can be worn at women-only and men-only fitness facilities. And at home, you can wear whatever you wish.