Advice on upcoming move to Riyadh

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Robert GCCNew member28 April 2012 06:38:30

Hi all,

I'm a single American man that has been living in Dubai for the past few years, and I will be moving to Riyadh in May 2012 (hopefully). I've got a few questions on my move and finding a place in Riyadh. My budget for a 1 (or 2) bedroom unfurnished apartment is SAR 60-70k per year.

- Can I get an apartment in a compound in that price range?

- I have read a lot about the long waiting times for villas in nice compounds - does this also apply to 1-2 bedroom apartments as well?

- I'm leaning towards just getting an apartment off compound - I think it would be a much quicker process, and I can probably get a very nice 1-2 bedroom unfurnished place for 40-50k. Is that a reasonable expectation?

- I know a lot of people rent furnished apartments in Riyadh. I bought some pretty nice furniture in the past few years, and I'd really like to bring it with me to Riyadh. Is that a crazy idea? I just don't want to have to sell all of these things, and it would be nice to have my stuff with me.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Robert

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SaudiCitizenGuest28 April 2012 16:37:07

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Ciao
I think villas start from about 85k or at least around that range. So I'm pretty sure you'd be able to find a nice single bedroom apartment for 60k I would suggest you pick Fal compound though. I just think most bachelors prefer staying there for some reason. And yes I'm afraid you'd have wait at least a month and that if you're lucky but who knows, you might not even wait a week.
Speaking of the "pretty nice furniture" you bought a couple of years ago, you'd have to hang them on the wall lol! Cause as far as I know, compound apartments and villas are fully furnished (if u chose to stay in a compound that is).
40-50k for an off compound, single bedroom apartment?? That doesn't make sense. You should be expecting a range of 30k or less.

Hope this helped

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Robert GCC New member

Member since 28 April 2012

Robert GCCNew member28 April 2012 17:10:45

Thanks Senita - that's very helpful. Interesting point about the compounds being mostly furnished - I didn't realize that. If I can find a nice 1 bedroom off compound with decent facilities for 30k, I'd be pretty excited - that would be huge savings over what I'm paying here in Dubai. Anyway - thanks for the feedback!

Robert

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SaudiCitizenGuest29 April 2012 15:55:11

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You're most welcome Robert
Btw if you need any guidance/assistance in finding a place to stay, I'm here. All you have to do is let me know.

Have a pleasant evening!
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ex_paSerial expat15 August 2012 07:42:48

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SaudiCitizen wrote:
You're most welcome Robert
Btw if you need any guidance/assistance in finding a place to stay, I'm here. All you have to do is let me know.

Have a pleasant evening!
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