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8 years ago
Happynab

French nursery and school @ khobar by Happynab

Hello, IsA we will move in the coming days to AlKhobar I would like to know ur experience and recommendations regarding french nurseries schools and activities i have 3 yr old son. Thanks in Advance

Emka1978

Happynab: Feedback.. thats difficult as its very personal. Its a school so there's always kids that love it and kids that hate it. Same with the parents. We're quite satisfied, it's not as good as our former school, but it's sure ... Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Happynab

French nursery and school @ khobar by Happynab

Hello, IsA we will move in the coming days to AlKhobar I would like to know ur experience and recommendations regarding french nurseries schools and activities i have 3 yr old son. Thanks in Advance

Emka1978

A 3 year old can join the French school, in 'petite section'. You can contact the school directly for more information. Read More

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8 years ago
Shanedaas

Al Rushaid VS Oasis Compound by Shanedaas

Hello everyone, We will be moving to AL khobar from Qatar in couple of months, we heard that Al Rushaid and Oasis Compound are the best ones, can someone share any information they know, we are looking for an expat friendly community with lots of ...

Emka1978

Strikes and no payments is Oasis Gardens. The compound is emptying out, 50% occupancy at the moment. Maintenance is terrible, and be aware there is no pest control anymore...There were a lot of activities for kids, but the sports department went on ... Read More

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8 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

Hi Mrs Bear, BISAK is moving to a new compound (in construction) I'll ask around for the name and let you know. If you're planning to arrive early next year, you could start contacting schools now, to put your children on the waiting list ... Read More

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8 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

Hi Mrs Bear, for current availability and pricing you can contact the OG Leasing Office (leasing.gardens@theoasis.sa) . You should be aware though that BISAK is moving out of the compound to another one, planned for September 2017 , one of the ... Read More

Emka1978 created a thread
8 years ago

Al Ansari II compound?

Hi all, We're looking for a bew compound at the moment, and saw this Al Ansari II compound recently opened. We visited but saw no-one around, it still seems completely empty.. Anyone living there or considering it? Just wondered what it was ... Read More

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8 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

sorry only just saw this. Yes, lots of potential! beach looks nice, the facilities there are nice too. When the weather (and water!) gets warmer we'll be regulars there over the weekends. Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

Hi Peter, we've been only once and it was pretty empty, but it was during the December holidays which may explain this. The pool has been closed for maintenance until further notice and the sea is chilly so think it might be pretty deserted the ... Read More

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9 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

Thanks Richard. they proposed either Mishal or Oasis Gardens. The main worry for me is security: coming over with our family (4 kids) all I want is for them to be safe. Husband visted both compounds and chose Oasis. Think life is what you make it, ... Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ManuelGomez

Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez

Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.

Emka1978

Hi Richard, the comments regarding security being non existent etc, regarding which compounds did you post this? We're supposed to move to housing in Oasis Gardens, you got me worried now about security there..Please can you clarify? Anyone ... Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
9 years ago
barbieoliver

Nervous, and yet excited by barbieoliver

I will be moving there in October. My husband is there on a temporary basis right now. I will be joining him soon! I want to make sure I never offend anyone. I also hope to make friends so I am not lonely.If any of you have suggestions on daily ...

Emka1978

That's really kind DoulakSA! I won't be needing your professional advice I hope (we have 4 kids and with that the family is now complete ;-) ) but would love to meet at one of your events. I think I'd be quite busy in the beginning, ... Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
9 years ago
barbieoliver

Nervous, and yet excited by barbieoliver

I will be moving there in October. My husband is there on a temporary basis right now. I will be joining him soon! I want to make sure I never offend anyone. I also hope to make friends so I am not lonely.If any of you have suggestions on daily ...

Emka1978

Nervous and excited, me too! My husband is now in Saudi and we (wife and kids) will be joining him..?? end of September , hopefully. We'll be in Khobar, he's looking at compounds now, hopefully he'll find something nice for the kids. If ... Read More

Emka1978 replied to a thread
9 years ago
musab irfan

Change of profession on IQAMA - 2015 by musab irfan

Dear HRguru, I'm moving to saudi arabia on Electrician visa, tough i have professional degree in the field of telecommunication. please let me know on the following (its very important for me to know these before moving to kingdom) 1. what ...

Emka1978

Dear all, My husband is moving to the KSA soon. He will go over on a visa that states his profession as 'cook'..they told him that this is the only visa available at this time and that once he gets his iqama they will change the profession ... Read More