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Lebanese expat in Saudi Arabia
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Sharbatly Village Compound in Jeddah ? Info please !! HELP ! by saharadesert
Does anyone know what Sharbatly Village compound is like i Jeddah ? I have Googled and read on one forum that it dates back to the 80s ? Is this true ? Is it well-kept and modern or old and worn down ?
Hi, can you elaborate with details instead of just saying it was a "bad experience"? Read More
Good English language schools in Stockholm?
Are there any good English language schools in Stockholm? American and/or IB curriculum preferred. Read More
Al Jude 2 compound by Stu13
Hi first post so a bit of info first. I have been offered a job with Sadara in Jubail. I have accepted subject to the standard things like medical etc so expect to be travelling over early next year. Been told I will be provided with accommodation ...
For anyone still interested in Al Jude 2, here are some links I posted about in on another thread: Al Jude info No company website for it like there is for Al Jude Village Compound, so take it with a grain of salt, as they say... Read More
Considering an offer in Jubail, would appreciate your input. by noru
Hello Lovely People! I just got an offer to work as a Contractor Comissioning Engineer for the Sadara Project in Jubail. It is a 1 year contract. They are offering what i consider a good salary, tax free. Room and board, and it is with this last ...
Here is Al Jude II on Google maps: Al Jude II Google Maps And if you have Facebook, here is a photo album for that compound, it should give you an idea about some of the living units and facilities: Al Jude 2 Read More
British international school Al Khobar by Daniellewhelan
Hopefully excepting a job at BISAK, does anyone no of the school?
So what do people consider the best international schools in Khobar/Dammam/Dhahran? Read More
ISG Jubail or Al Hussan? by Stu13
Looking at schooling for my two daughters when we move out to Jubail later this year and seem to have two options. Does anyone have experience of either of these two schools? Also where in Jubail is the ISG school? Can find the Al Hussan one on ...
Not sure if this is the right forum to be asking about maids, as this is a forum about education ;) Read More
Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...
Wow...that almost sounds like its being posted by the compound's PR/HR department ;) This post from a blog is 5 years old, but the blogger does give her opinions on various compounds. Some of the info may or may not be relevant, but it is ... Read More
Al Hajrayn Village Compound in Northern Jeddah ?? by arm5263
Hello All, Urgently need some info in Al Hajrayn compound in North Jeddah. Is it a good compound? how old is this and is it famous amongst the western expats? I have not seen many reviews for this compound online so you guys are my last hope :) any ...
Chances are, if the compounds told you they are full, then talking to a resident within the compound won't help much. The compound management are the people you need to keep pushing with. Try to meet them in person, see if your company can push ... Read More
school options in Jubail by Chayan
moving from sunny california to "sunny" Jubail...any info on schools (other than ISG) will be appreciated. Got 3 kids in grades 6,5,1. Looking for schools with strong academics. Thank you.
From what I understand, ISG has now started offering till grade 12 (so full diploma), though it seems to depend on enrollment each year. They're also planning on moving to a new campus between ... Read More
Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...
When people say Western orientated, are they referring to the nationalities of the residents, the lifestyle in the compound, or both? Some compounds have the Western lifestyle even if the people aren't... Also, I've heard Cordoba, while ... Read More
Does anyone live in Cordoba compound in Riyadh? by Ghadeer222
Hello, I have some questions about Cordoba compound located on Exit 8 by the airport road, I tried to contact the compound email but no answer. I dont know why they dont answer. if any of you live in there or know someone who lives there, please ...
You should list the questions so people will know exactly how to answer you... Read More
Golf in or around Jeddah by Golfgirlie
Hi I am hopefully moving to Jeddah shortly and as you can imagine there are lots of questions and excitement around the move :o but my burning question is about golf courses. When looking online I am struggling to find a definitive answer about ...
Is Desert Lakes Golf Course still around? And if so, where is it? Read More
Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...
Hmmm. I was referring to the lifestyle not the housing, but good to know it is getting a physical facelift. Read More
Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...
Is Eid still considered one of the top Western compounds? I've heard the lifestyle there has become a bit less Western. Read More
Teenage Life in Yanbu by galvj3
Hello, I am interviewing for a position in YASREF later this month and am trying to get a better understanding of what life is like for a female teen. My daughter will be entering high school later this year and I am concerned how the transition may ...
Lived in Yanbu for a few years, and for those curious, social life for teens is very limited. Yanbu is a nice city, but it is smaller the Jubail. Even for adults, you need to be really creative in how you spend your time. To be honest, you better ... Read More