Anyone commute from Khobar to Jubail on a daily basis for work?

Last activity 29 July 2015 by madphotographer

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JST4FUNMember25 July 2015 17:58:43

I will be on assignment in Jubail, but I prefer to live in Khobar. My coworkers think this is crazy. Am I?

History: Lived in Jubail for 8 mos in 2013 so I have a good idea of travel, traffic and the craziness that goes with it. I will have a driver and car.

Logic: My family will be with me this time for about 3 yrs. I chose a school in Khobar because I think it is a bit better than in Jubail. I am also closer to the causway to Bahrain. More things to do in Khobar for the wife. Very nice compound compared to the ones available in Jubail.

I am just asking for opinions..Is it worth the drive of 1 hr 15min to and from work everyday?

madphotographerActive member26 July 2015 04:39:34

I have friends who did the same thing you did, for the same reason. Travelling from Khobar-Jubail-Khobar was okay for them on he first few months. After a 4-5 months, they started to complain of the long travel everyday specially during a bad weather like, sandstorm, fog and strong wind.

JST4FUNMember28 July 2015 08:48:26

Thanks Mad..Long time no see, heh?

madphotographerActive member28 July 2015 14:01:58

JST4FUN wrote:
Thanks Mad..Long time no see, heh?

Yep, Im just around Jubail...

When are you planning to move to Khobar?

JST4FUNMember28 July 2015 17:00:16

Next week. I am still in US right now.

madphotographerActive member29 July 2015 04:05:24

JST4FUN wrote:
Next week. I am still in US right now.

If you need any help, just let me know...

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