jeaniep

Hi
Did anyone, know or living in this compound? They don't seem to have a web site. Is it a western compound? Where is it about and is there anything for a toddler there..playground or nearby kinder garten..
Is ther anyone live in Ranco, Sedar or Eid ?? just want to know if there is any availbel or any kindergarten in it.. Ofcourse the sponosr will take care of this for us but I rather look around myself too. Lived at Cordoba, 4 years ago and known that they all full so we looking for something lots smaller this time..

jeaniep

thanks

still.unsure

there's a montessori on eid and i think availability is pretty limited (and more likely non-existent) however, recommend strongly that you actually go and see the managers in person to try and sort out availability and a compound. phone calls and emails (as i'm sure you already know) don't really work in this neck of the woods

jeaniep

Thank you for reassure me about Eid and the nursery, that's helpful.. What about the compound itself is it any good??

coffindodger

Hi here is some info on eid compound hope its usefull.

Eid Villas
Location: Traveling north towards the airport - on the eastern ring road –
exit at 'Junction 9' and (bearing right) travel 2 kilometres to the first set of traffic lights
(at Pylon Road). Turn left into Pylon Road and take the 3rd right.
You will pass a plant souk and a long brown perimeter wall. 'Eid Villas' is at the end
of cul-de-sac, a few hundred yards ahead.
Size/population: 315 units with approximately a 1,000 residents
Mix of Nationalities: westerners 93%; others 7%
Contact person for enquiries: Ahmed Farid, Compound Manager.
Telephones: +9661 248 3366 Extn 3022
Mobile: 050 547 3059
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.eidvillas.com.sa/

jeaniep

Thank you

still.unsure

hey coffin... why don't you add this to the wiki page? there's one on compounds in saud that probably needs a refresher

(and i'm glad someone nabbed it off bill's site before it disappeared!)

still.unsure

the compounds nice, very western and big, it's a bit out of the city centre (30 - 45 mins commute with the nutter locals) it's very close to Granada mall which is arguably one of the better malls in Riyadh. the villas/apartments are big and clean (the basic funiture leaves something to be desired in terms of taste, but oh well) heaps of facilities and activities and very (very) child centric (damn little buggers are everywhere at night!) oh, and most parents meet through their children ("hi I'm so-and-so's mother/father")

would imagine it's just the place for a family with a couple of kids.

jeaniep

[Now this is very helpful.. Thank youvery much.. unfortunately it's full... Looks like we are going to stuck in al Eissa for a long while then...somebody helpppp!!!!

still.unsure

i'd keep in touch with the manager of Eid as much as possible (or any other compound you like, for that matter) as the concept of 'waiting list' here is not what you think. most of the time it's a matter of being there in the office and getting it, irrespective of the length of 'the list'. (they're kind of 'lazy' like that.)

don't give up, something'll work out.

coffindodger

Yes i took all the info for most of the compounds off the site. Also a lot good info as well Shame it was a superb site lots of good info esp for newbies.

coffindodger

There's a good idea
your wish is my command.Here's one i made earlier ha ha

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Category:Saudi_Lifestyle

still.unsure

well done! have some karma