Bigrudy66
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American, Married
Registration: 10 April 2017
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Separate sponsors for husband and wife possible? by Gargeer
My wife is working in KSA as cabin crew and I will be moving shortly as a teacher in a British School. Does my wife have to sponsor me or can the school sponsor me and we have separate sponsors?Thanks in advance.
I would suggest processing your daughter under wife鈥檚 Iqama if her company allows as she already has her Iqama. You Iqama will take at least 30 days to process upon arrival depending on your sponsors status in the labor office. Read More
Recommendation for 1 BR Apartment in a Western Compound by RightSaidTed
Hi, I am wondering if anyone has experience with 1 BR apartments in Western Compounds in Riyadh. I have seen the websites for Arizona, California, Al Nakhla, and Al Bustan. I have also seen the website for the new one, Wadi Qortuba. I am ...
Hey, Wadi is brand new and has no one living there and nothing is open yet.... plus security is non-existent. Al Bustan is good but extremely expensive and not worth the cost. Al Nakhla has very nice facilities but the 1 bed units are very small ... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Yes very much so. The 3 bedroom is 220sqm... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hey amenities are great but units are very small and poorly constructed. My friend who lives there has constant maintenance issues, not to mention sewer smell. Best of luck Read More
Best Western compounds close to international schools in Riyadh? by CouldB色花堂
Hello. Please can someone suggest the best western compounds close to the British and American International schools in Riyadh? Considering sending my kids to one of these schools and need to search for accommodation options at the same time. Thank ...
They have 1,2and 3bed units Read More
Best Western compounds close to international schools in Riyadh? by CouldB色花堂
Hello. Please can someone suggest the best western compounds close to the British and American International schools in Riyadh? Considering sending my kids to one of these schools and need to search for accommodation options at the same time. Thank ...
Price I think range from 125k-265k annual lease. Read More
Best Western compounds close to international schools in Riyadh? by CouldB色花堂
Hello. Please can someone suggest the best western compounds close to the British and American International schools in Riyadh? Considering sending my kids to one of these schools and need to search for accommodation options at the same time. Thank ...
California Resort really good and runs buses to both American and British school. Prices pretty reasonable. Www.crr.com.sa Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Hey is your husband going to work for Maaden? Read More
Almarai compound in Riyadh for expats by Kiranwill
Hi . My husband is considering a job in Riyadh with Almarai poultry and we have been told accommodation will be provided in the Almarai compound in Riyadh . Does anyone know anything about what the compound is called and what it's like . We are ...
Not sure if you got an answer or not but Al Marai has their staff in various compound around Riyadh. Read More
Granada compound management 'Western' or not? by DesertRed
I am moving to Granada compound in a week. I have heard mixed feedback regarding whether is is being run as a 'Western' compound or not. I also heard that it is changing management right now. More to the point....is it 'Abaya Free'? My wife was ...
Would not promote Granada but would highly recommend Arizona or California Resorts. Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
Don't fall for the aesthetics of Al Nakhla.... Read More
Moving in around 4 months by Lozzie82
Hi everyone. I have just joined this forum as my hubby has a new job starting in Riyadh in a couple of months and we will join him a couple of months after. I have two daughter 3 years and a baby 9 months. I'll probably be asking a lot of ...
California Resort offers everything you are looking for. I have lived there about two years and it is great. Read More
Looking for a decent compound with activities by Contra6253
Hello, I'm looking for a decent compound that has sports and social activities, my budget is around 80-100K
I have lived in California resort for about 2 years and find it very comfortable and many activities. You should contact them.... Read More
Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...