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Saudi Arabia or Bahrain - best choice?

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gijsg

From: Netherlands
6/26/2003 16:30 EST

Hello to you all out there,

I have been offered a job in Saudi Arabia. The client I could work for is based in Jubail. I have been told that I could consider a couple of options regarding housing:
1. Jubail - small expat community;
2. Al Khobar - larger expat community;

Both these options though mean living in a more restricted country.

3. Bahrain - more liberal, but the big disadvantage of having to commute over a great distance.

I was wondering what the best choice might be. Does anyone have experience with commuting between Bahrain or Al Kobhar and Jubail? Is this possible considering the distance, and how long would such trips take?

Considering the present situation, might it be safer to reside in Bahrain instead of Saudi Arabia itself?

And what about the quality of life in general comparing Bahrain with Saudi Arabia?

Taking into account that I, as a 35 y/o Dutch male I will be going alone to over there, what would be the best location in terms of social life etc.?

Thank you so much for your help!

Gijs

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pathawkins

From: Bahrain
6/29/2003 00:57 EST

Gooday

I dont have much to say about Jubail as it tends to be a small village in the middle of nowhere. The commute from Khobar to Jubail is about an hour with an extra 45 to an hour added (this is with no traffic) for Bahrain.

I would suggest living in either Khobar or Jubail and using your multiple visa for weekends in Bahrain. You can find inexpensive accommodation in Bahrain for 150 Riyals (Euro 45) per night and enjoy what Bahrain has to offer - nightlife, a drink or 2 and of course the company.

Bahrain has social clubs, night spots, great restaurants and more to offer. Accommodation on a permanent basis can set you back anywhere from Euros 600 to the moon with the average being about a cool Euros 1000 per month.

Hope this is of some use... I am now living in Dubai after spending a couple of years in Saudi and then 2 1/2 years in Bahrain.

Let me know if I can help you - pathawkins@hotmai.com

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Blacksmith

From: Australia
10/26/2003 23:28 EST

Bahrain....easy choice.

I lived in both Jubail and AL Khoabar.

The expat communities there are all great but unless you will be working or could live on the Aramco compound go to Baharain.

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