working in Khobar, living in Bahrain - is that an option?

Last activity 31 March 2012 by flying_circus

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flying_circusActive member30 March 2012 06:22:40

Anyone doing that? What's the average time you need from Bahrain to Khobar? Do you loose lots of time on the border?
I'm coming to Al Khobar to work for 3 months initially, maybe stain more. I don't have allowance for hosing, so need to find it myself, but have hard time renting it for 3 months (everyone is asking for a year lease). Maybe Bahrain is different. What's the difference in cost of living in those two places, which one is more expensive?

Mona2012New member30 March 2012 17:17:00

hi

let me know the area where u will work at in saudia so that I can advse u,also u can have furnished aparment for three months

flying_circusActive member30 March 2012 19:09:58

Prince Miqrin St and 7th Street. Close to 10th school. I'm after studio/one bedroom apartment. Cheers mate.

Olivier-FranceViP31 March 2012 15:27:56

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Hi Flying Circus and welcome to the forum,

Renting for a few month isn't easy, except in hotels.
Many of them in Bahrain are offering Studios or Junior Suites with one BR, kitchen and bathroom. The driving time can vary a lot as the passage of the bridge can sometimes be very long.
I think it'll take about an hour on average.

Cheers

Olivier

jazzy851ViP31 March 2012 20:50:37

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Hi flying_circus,
I'm sure there are people who work in SA, live in Bahrain and do the daily commute to work. I know the causeway does get busy at the start of the weekend arriving in Bahrain, so it may possibly take you slightly longer on these days. I hope someone out there has more of an idea and will give you the answers you're looking for.
Good luck.
Jaz

flying_circusActive member31 March 2012 21:33:21

Thank you guys. Just got email from my company saying they'll help me find an apartment in Khobar. So for now I'll be in Khobar.

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