Get2Know Saudi Arabia ~ The Survival Guide!

live on Granada Compound. The villas are a decent size for 3 bdrm. We redid the tiling for a reasonable rate of 2000 SR. which helped tons as the carpet was less than desired for me. The facilities are pretty good: Wave pool w slide, 4 satellite pools, rec hall, indoor swimming pool, raquetball courts, nautilus gym, free wt room, games room w pool, ping pong, fooz ball, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, bowling alley, piano room, theatre and library (that's under utilized), hairdresser, grocery store, dvd store, gift shop. A Restaurant is meant to be coming. School & Shopping bus is provided as well for select schools (multinational, british, American, Manarat, and a few other Arabic Schools) The Theatre is being transformed into an exercise studio for adult and kids classes of Pilates, Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Ballet< gymnastics, etc.

The community is mixed between the humanitarian hospital doctors and staff and those outside of the hospital about 80/20%.. The nurses and housekeeping staff from the hospital are available for cleaning and babysitting services. In addition, many teach various sports like swimming and tennis.

The community is mixed nationality wise as well. There are South Africans, Americans, English, Lebanese, Russian; but a higher percentage of Philipino staff; Jordanian, Yemeni, and Pakistani doctors.

There is an increase in expatriates recently on the compound, which helps to create more diversity and community atmosphere. Thus we recently were able to have an Adult and Children's Halloween Party and plan to have a Holiday and Spring Celebration as well.

It's a quiet compound for the most part. The kids play in the basketball, Tennis, and Soccer courts, At times Adults play as well. Many walk at night around the compound. People are friendly and don't really get into your business.

Ladies may wear there abayas and Hijab at their choice. So some ladies prefer to wear their traditional attire and some run around in bikinis. This is unlike some other compound where it's mandatory to remove and have your guests remove. You are allowed to have your Saudi friends come to the compound. At some compounds it's nearly impossible to include people from work in your social activities as well.

It you are really adverse to people wearing an abaya, then you may feel uncomfortable. It would be like living in Dubai or Bahrain on a compound. All people are mixed.

hi im going to be moving to saudi arabia with my family. My dad is a pediatrician and will be working at the riyadh hospital. He'll earn a salary of 52, 000 SR per month and i'd like to know where were going to live. They said they would supply a housing for us in a compoung but didnt say which one yet. where do most doctors at this hospital stay at? we have a mom, dad, and 3 kids if thats helpful

Hi ,
Please can you tell me how much will cost me rent of 2/3 bedroom appartment in residential compound ?
Kind regards,

could u plz write down the rent prices??
thank u so much for this helpful article!!

Because we believe in specialty , the sports specification is a Saudi establishment based in Riyadh and specialized in the field of establishment sports facilities and maintenance as well as important the necessary equipment for such a job. Sports specification uses state of the art equipment and high standard materials for establishing soccer fields , running tracks , tennis courts , squash courts , and golf fields . we also handle lighting , drainage , selling and importing maintenance equipments according to international standards , and consultations . the establishment has a number of specialized equipment and a number of international trade agencies that has certified credentials from international organization . our establishment is managed and ran by a number of qualified saudes who have served the Saudi sport field for more than 20 years . we also offer yearly maintenance contracts or on – demand for preserving and prolonging the condition of artificial grass . all of our service participate to extend the playgrounds life and safety of the players .
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How much does a compund accomodation 2/3BHK cost per month?