Moving to Jubail soon and nervous!

Last activity 26 October 2014 by saimans

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CrankyankMember24 October 2014 00:32:12

Hi all,
I will be moving to Jubail in about a month, living in a company compound (Huwaylat?) Just trying to find out what is it really like for a westerner living in Jubail? Is security a real concern?

I'm not too concerned about cost of living, etc, it seems to be a pretty solid pay and extras package, with free housing, utilities, school, etc. Mostly worried about day to day life, corruption, random kidnappings, and who knows what. Am I beig paranoid or not paranoid enough?

Artist GirlMember24 October 2014 06:26:58

Hi,
Jubail is very safe.. and there are many westerners living and working here.

Stu13Contributor24 October 2014 06:47:59

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Huwaylat is a nice area, not sure where there are compounds there but nice shopping mall with an Applebees, Jarrir Bookstore and a Hypa Panda supermarket. Its also not far from the Corniche (Beach) ISG Jubail international school is pretty close to where you will be as well if you have kids.

I consider this place safe most compounds have decent security. Driving takes some getting used to as its crazy!

saimansGuest26 October 2014 06:42:15

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You are just being paranoid and nothing else !! But I'm sure you will be more or less concerened about your job life rather than anything else !!

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