service crew

Before I'm thrown off the site before I even start.

I apologize for the questions which you've all seen & heard many times before.

But i need a few tips as I need housing either 1-2 bedroom & to play a round or two of golf.
Coming to the MK in about a month so I'd like to get myself sorted out.

Cheers & sorry for the bum questions.

Danajj

I apologize for the answers which many have seen before

The one and only tip you need - is to get your new employer to sort accommodation out for you - dig your heels in and tell them you know how hard it is to get on a compound. I'm pulling together a list of 6-7 compound prices that are up to date which I'll post soon. There are a few places to play golf in Riyadh - even one of the compounds has a golf course called Arizona. There's a Saudi / Expat Golf society you can join.

If you need more answers - post away.

service crew

Cheers mate txs a lot for the info.

I was told to take a 3-4months salary allowance against the accomodation.
But looking on various sites & as yet getting no reply back.
I think your way is the way for me to go.Will post later on how it's going.

Danajj

No problem - in regards to price it just all depends on the particular compound - some are very expensive - 130k SAR for a one bedroom - but you can find cheaper for 50 - 70K SAR.

You'll get very little response from emails - a lot of the compound managers don't really care - demand is outstripping supply. If you get stuck give me a shout through a PM - hopefully I can maybe help out in some way in the near future.

Danajj

Are you from Leeds, UK? Very infamous service crew from there

service crew

I am from Leeds.............
But I work in the Heavy Equipment Sector hence the Service Crew handle.

The Dean

OK OK, I give up.............

............ what is "the MK" ???

Nic1

Magic Kingdom ? Keep up . . . .

nottmbantam

Dean old boy, would have thought YOU of all people knew the answer to that one....

Kenny and Moe

Danajj,
any details on the saudi/expat golf society?
Kenny

Nic1

Lots of golf in Saudi, Dhirab Golf Club about 40 mins out of town, Greens - about 20 mins out, Intercon has 9 holes and Arizona compound has 9 holes too. Lots of tournaments etc. Not a lot else to do . . .

N

Danajj

Hi Kenny - this is the website a friend sent to me regarding expat golf in Riyadh - he said there's a small society/group you can join which I'm going to look into this weekend or next.

http://www.riyadhgolfcourses.com/tournaments.html