Al Khobar
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound. Any advice would be great.
Also, is there a big social scene on the compounds? Many thanks in advance Nick |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9047999)
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound. Any advice would be great.
Also, is there a big social scene on the compounds? Many thanks in advance Nick |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9047999)
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound. Any advice would be great.
Also, is there a big social scene on the compounds? Many thanks in advance Nick However, if you enjoy other activities than eating fast food and walking around shopping centres I would encourage you to live in Manama and commute. There are bars, cinemas, women without abayas and generally it is a nicer place... i'm sure some other people will answer as well, but if you have specific questions feel free to ask. I will do my best.. |
Re: Al Khobar
Does the Magic Kingdom accommodate single men in a western compound? In my day, it was strictly families only. Good luck. Why not try squeezing your employers for a multi-entry/exit visa so you can reside in Bahrain like many other single westerners working in Khobar/Damman?
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by lionheart
(Post 9048744)
Does the Magic Kingdom accommodate single men in a western compound? In my day, it was strictly families only. Good luck. Why not try squeezing your employers for a multi-entry/exit visa so you can reside in Bahrain like many other single westerners working in Khobar/Damman?
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9047999)
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound. Any advice would be great.
Also, is there a big social scene on the compounds? Many thanks in advance Nick http://www.rezayat-catering.com/khob...ommodation.jsp |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9049439)
Have you seen the traffic from / to Bahrain. I dont fancy that every day. I'm after a nice clean compound where a bus load of nurses visit every week. Not to much to ask for.
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by MacScot
(Post 9049533)
I stayed for two months at the Rezayat bachelor hotel compound (or a previous one) in 1994. The food was excellent. Try and get one of the rooms in the two-storey block that surround the swimming pool. Rooms have satellite TV, queen size beds (don't know why !). There is a gymnasium, snooker room, squash courts and more. Find out more from:
http://www.rezayat-catering.com/khob...ommodation.jsp |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by lionheart
(Post 9048744)
Does the Magic Kingdom accommodate single men in a western compound? In my day, it was strictly families only. Good luck. Why not try squeezing your employers for a multi-entry/exit visa so you can reside in Bahrain like many other single westerners working in Khobar/Damman?
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9050265)
Thats great, thank you. How did you find the social life there?
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Re: Al Khobar
I was recently transferred from Riyadh to Khobar. So far I haven't managed to find the social scene here. I don't really know anyone except my colleagues who aren't much for adventure or getting out. If anyone wants to be friends with a fun young American guy, or if you're aware of any social events or clubs I could have access to, please shoot me a message!
Also, this is a long shot, but if you happen to be in need of a DJ for a party, I work for free :)
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9047999)
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound.
Nick |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by MacScot
(Post 9050864)
I was on a project - worked hard - social life was the compound, snooker, swimming, tennis - but no beer! Went with Dutch expats to Bahrain at the weekends for drinks. I went to a rugby social club that British and Dutch frequented (can't remember the name). Otherwise I had a good time at the Gulf Hotel, good British bar, dart boards. Also dancing clubbing there for younger folk at the weekend.
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9047999)
Hi, I'm about to move to Al Khobar from the UK in Janaury and was hoping for some advice on finding a single man apartment in a secure compound. Any advice would be great.
Also, is there a big social scene on the compounds? Many thanks in advance Nick There is a good network of Brits over here, and as everyone is in the same boat, just go up to them and get chatting and you will probably find people going off raod desert trekking etc |
Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9055850)
Dilmun Club?
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Re: Al Khobar
Originally Posted by Nick656
(Post 9050265)
Thats great, thank you. How did you find the social life there?
Originally Posted by yrsammit
(Post 9055744)
I was recently transferred from Riyadh to Khobar. So far I haven't managed to find the social scene here. I don't really know anyone except my colleagues who aren't much for adventure or getting out. If anyone wants to be friends with a fun young American guy, or if you're aware of any social events or clubs I could have access to, please shoot me a message!
Also, this is a long shot, but if you happen to be in need of a DJ for a party, I work for free :) Sorry, forgot to mention: I live in a single unit on a small compound and I'm pretty sure there are rooms available. I have no idea what the prices are like, but I can get you some contact info if you're interested. The compound isn't very lively but the rooms are nice enough. It's called Al-Falak. http://forum.aramcoexpats.com/index.php |
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