Maj'mah (Al Majma'ah), Saudi Arabia

Living in Al Majma'ah is a gritty, unglamorous reality, far from the glitz of Saudi Arabia's major cities. The football club Al-Fayha, founded in 1953, is the oldest in the city and has spent most of its history bouncing between the second and third tiers. After finally reaching the top flight in 2017, they've struggled to avoid relegation, reflecting the broader challenges of this provincial backwater.

Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the club going through over 30 managers in its history as owners try in vain to find the right formula. And while the city boasts the 22,000-capacity Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, shared by local rivals, the surrounding area offers little in the way of excitement or entertainment.

Unless you're a die-hard football fan craving a sense of community, Al Majma'ah is unlikely to satisfy the average expat's desires.