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

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flying_circus Active member

Member since 22 March 2012

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?

Mona2012 New member

Member since 30 March 2012

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_circus Active member

Member since 22 March 2012

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-France ViP

Member since 23 July 2010

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

jazzy851 ViP

Member since 15 July 2011

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_circus Active member

Member since 22 March 2012

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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