The Top Ten places in Riyadh
May 15th 2010, 3:35 pm
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The Top Ten places in Riyadh
Hello Folks
I wonder if someone could help me out. I have a position starting in Riyadh and I've asked the Saudi co to fix me up with a compound and use some wasta to get me the keys to the door!
Could you possibly list the top ten compounds so I might specifically have them target them.
I'm prepared to take lesser standard accommodation in a better compound than a villa in a mixed / less-western standard compound.
Appreciate any help list you can offer up.
Cheers
Desert
I wonder if someone could help me out. I have a position starting in Riyadh and I've asked the Saudi co to fix me up with a compound and use some wasta to get me the keys to the door!
Could you possibly list the top ten compounds so I might specifically have them target them.
I'm prepared to take lesser standard accommodation in a better compound than a villa in a mixed / less-western standard compound.
Appreciate any help list you can offer up.
Cheers
Desert
May 15th 2010, 4:11 pm
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Re: The Top Ten places in Riyadh
when are you starting in Riyadh???
May 15th 2010, 5:23 pm
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Hi
I start in August. Though they can start sourcing accommodation now.
Thanks
DE
I start in August. Though they can start sourcing accommodation now.
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DE
May 16th 2010, 3:13 am
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What are you looking for within the compound???
Gym Tennis , Pool, or just some where to rest your head after a long day at work.
Also where will you be working (which area) as the traffic here is crazy .
Its a waste of time me telling you x y or even z compound unless you know where you are going to be working .
The traffic here as i said is crazy and in the main peak hours it can tke at least 45 mins to get any where.
Gym Tennis , Pool, or just some where to rest your head after a long day at work.
Also where will you be working (which area) as the traffic here is crazy .
Its a waste of time me telling you x y or even z compound unless you know where you are going to be working .
The traffic here as i said is crazy and in the main peak hours it can tke at least 45 mins to get any where.
May 16th 2010, 6:37 am
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What are you looking for within the compound???
Gym Tennis , Pool, or just some where to rest your head after a long day at work.
Also where will you be working (which area) as the traffic here is crazy .
Its a waste of time me telling you x y or even z compound unless you know where you are going to be working .
The traffic here as i said is crazy and in the main peak hours it can tke at least 45 mins to get any where.
Gym Tennis , Pool, or just some where to rest your head after a long day at work.
Also where will you be working (which area) as the traffic here is crazy .
Its a waste of time me telling you x y or even z compound unless you know where you are going to be working .
The traffic here as i said is crazy and in the main peak hours it can tke at least 45 mins to get any where.
Basically, somewhere where my Mrs can make some friends and has freedom of movement. Also need a large pool and shops, restaurant etc.
I will be working at
Olaya, 0021 Building,
Riyadh 12214-2430
Thank for the info - much appreciated
May 16th 2010, 6:42 am
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Ok that rules my small compound out then.
Olaya is a very long street / road.
I did post a list of most of the compounds
on the wilki last year.
I think some likes of Arabian homes could be usefull for you.
But they are at the top end of the price bracket.
I would down load Goggle earth and print off my list of compounds
and try and come up with some thing nearer to your work.
But Olaya is a long road.
Olaya is a very long street / road.
I did post a list of most of the compounds
on the wilki last year.
I think some likes of Arabian homes could be usefull for you.
But they are at the top end of the price bracket.
I would down load Goggle earth and print off my list of compounds
and try and come up with some thing nearer to your work.
But Olaya is a long road.
May 16th 2010, 7:27 am
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Ok that rules my small compound out then.
Olaya is a very long street / road.
I did post a list of most of the compounds
on the wilki last year.
I think some likes of Arabian homes could be usefull for you.
But they are at the top end of the price bracket.
I would down load Goggle earth and print off my list of compounds
and try and come up with some thing nearer to your work.
But Olaya is a long road.
Olaya is a very long street / road.
I did post a list of most of the compounds
on the wilki last year.
I think some likes of Arabian homes could be usefull for you.
But they are at the top end of the price bracket.
I would down load Goggle earth and print off my list of compounds
and try and come up with some thing nearer to your work.
But Olaya is a long road.
I'll take a look at Wiki
What do you think to this list?
1. Arizona
Tel # 248 4444
2. Kingdom City
Tel # 275 0 275
Conact: Chuck Collins
Next to Kingdom Hospital, Airport Road
3. Cordoba Oasis Village
Tel # 248 3471
Near British School
4. Al Yamamah Village
Tel # 401 2550
Eastern Ring Road, Exit # 16
5. Arabian HomeTel # 454 1888
Contact: Martin Shaw
6. RANCO VILLAGE
Call 00966-1-4924411 Fax. 00966-1-4970181
([email protected])
7. Eid Compoound
Tel # 248 3366
Near British School
8. Najd Village
Tel # 248 1040 ext 513
Contact: Ali Askar
Near Eid Villas
9. Green City Compound
Tel # 479 8889 ext 411
Contact: Abdul Karim Al Lahham
King Abdullah Road, Near Takhassussi / Sheraton
10. Rabwa Compound
Tel # 493 1741
11. Ranco Village
Tel # 492 4411
Contact: Med Rowlands
May 16th 2010, 7:35 am
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Re: The Top Ten places in Riyadh
The first 4 are on the wrong end of town for you.
Arabian homes is right smack in the middle of town.
The rest are out on the ring road which can be about 25 mins driving but in peak hours !!! eeemmmmmmm yes could be more than double that.
If you dont mind driving and taking your life in your hands some days then you 'll be fine.
I saw a really nice car smash on the Eastern ring road this morning.
Arabian homes is right smack in the middle of town.
The rest are out on the ring road which can be about 25 mins driving but in peak hours !!! eeemmmmmmm yes could be more than double that.
If you dont mind driving and taking your life in your hands some days then you 'll be fine.
I saw a really nice car smash on the Eastern ring road this morning.
May 23rd 2010, 7:02 am
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May 23rd 2010, 7:08 am
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Re: The Top Ten places in Riyadh
1. Airport departure lounge
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May 23rd 2010, 7:35 am
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Re: The Top Ten places in Riyadh
You might want to look into this article, if true;
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669291
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669291
May 24th 2010, 5:21 pm
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Re: The Top Ten places in Riyadh
Thanks for the link, but read it with regards to what.............
