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Martus_kl

I am new to the forum and thought I'd get things started with a quick Hello.

I have just recently accepted a job offer in Dammam and will be relocating in February 2013 (if all goes well). I would appreciate any advice regarding accommodation, communication, transport or just expat life in Dammam.

For now though, finding a place to live will be top priority. I am looking for something in one of the western compounds in or around Dammam and since my wife and kids will be joining me as soon as my probationary period is done, I'll probably need something with 2-3 bedrooms.

I have been reading through the other threads on the site and have seen mention of Eurovillage, Canary Village and Oasis Village. Are there any others? I would prefer to find something that is both comfortable and affordable (but with comfort and convenience for my family being most important.

Alliecat

Are you wondering why nobody has replied?

It's because these questions have been answered 1,398+ times! I suggest you use the google custom search box (top right) and read the many threads available.

When you're finished, if you have more specific questions, please do ask :)

Martus_kl

Thanks for the reply alliecat.

I should have stated in my original post that I have been lurking on the forum for some time already and have done various searches. So far the only three compounds that have received any specific mention are Eurovillage, oasis village and canary village.

I have checked the webpages for these and they seem ok, but the websites don't offer very much in terms of specific info. I was hoping to get some comments from people who have lived or who are currently staying in one of these and other compounds.

Even on the forum, the info I have found is very spotty and the classified section contains almost exclusively "wanted" adds...

Alliecat

Martus_kl wrote:

Thanks for the reply alliecat.

I should have stated in my original post that I have been lurking on the forum for some time already and have done various searches. So far the only three compounds that have received any specific mention are Eurovillage, oasis village and canary village.

I have checked the webpages for these and they seem ok, but the websites don't offer very much in terms of specific info. I was hoping to get some comments from people who have lived or who are currently staying in one of these and other compounds.

Even on the forum, the info I have found is very spotty and the classified section contains almost exclusively "wanted" adds...


Hi Mark,

The Eastern region isn't as active on the EB as we'd like so I understand your dilemma.  Did you check the guide (rectangular box to the left)?  I know I posed there but about Riyadh. Maybe there's more.

Best of luck to you! :)

Martus_kl

Alliecat wrote:

Hi Mark,

The Eastern region isn't as active on the EB as we'd like so I understand your dilemma.  Did you check the guide (rectangular box to the left)?  I know I posed there but about Riyadh. Maybe there's more.

Best of luck to you! :)


I have checked the guide. No info on Dammam though.

It seems the eastern region is not very active in general! I found another website dedicated to compound living and they also didn't have any compounds in Dammam or Khobar. Guess I'll have to rely on my agent to find something nice.

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