Diplomatic Quarter or Compound Living?

Akarina

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Member since 05 July 2014

Oslo

Akarina

05 July 2014 17:42:40

Akarina

05 July 2014 17:42:40

Oslo

Hi,

I am currently working in Dubai and will be moving to Riyadh early next year. My clients have suggested an apartment within the diplomatic quarter or in one of the two compounds which are close to the diplomatic quarter. Does anyone know the names of these compounds?

I most probably will not get my one day off on Friday or Saturday. I would like to meet people and make friends. Which compounds would be best in the long term? In terms of transport and getting around the kids driver will be picking me up and taking me back home. I'll be working as a governess.

Any suggestions would be most helpful.

Thanks

Akarina

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Member since 05 July 2014

Oslo

Akarina

13 September 2014 12:58:37

Akarina

13 September 2014 12:58:37

Oslo

So I am back in London and will be going out to Riyadh sooner than expected. My clients will be getting me a compound close to the American school. Which compounds are close to the American school?

Thanks

career92012

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Member since 23 March 2013

Riyadh

career92012

17 September 2014 09:00:43

career92012

17 September 2014 09:00:43

Riyadh

Please help

Mohammed 123

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Member since 10 November 2011

Khartoum

Mohammed 123

17 September 2014 10:59:30

Mohammed 123

17 September 2014 10:59:30

Khartoum

Regards,
Not far , Granada & palm & Al-Waha Compound
I can I help you

cassieindubai

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Member since 19 April 2014

Riyadh

cassieindubai

17 September 2014 19:33:45

cassieindubai

17 September 2014 19:33:45

Riyadh

Are you here yet? I'm not going to ask you to say your marital status (lethal on this fourm in this country) but if you're single please consider a compound and not the Diplomatic Quarter.

I've just moved from Dubai and although the DQ is lovely and green, it's a ghost town. It's like some kind of armageddon film where all the people have disappeared. It freaks me out!

vijith732

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Member since 18 February 2014

Riyadh

vijith732

17 September 2014 19:39:24

vijith732

17 September 2014 19:39:24

Riyadh

@cassieindubai -

cassieindubai

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Member since 19 April 2014

Riyadh

cassieindubai

17 September 2014 20:52:55

cassieindubai

17 September 2014 20:52:55

Riyadh

Oh no just cos I mentioned the word single I get lots of men contacting me!

I'm married!

vijith732

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Member since 18 February 2014

Riyadh

vijith732

17 September 2014 20:55:28

vijith732

17 September 2014 20:55:28

Riyadh

cassieindubai on a roll -

Akarina

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Member since 05 July 2014

Oslo

Akarina

07 October 2014 22:15:04

Akarina

07 October 2014 22:15:04

Oslo

Thank you to everyone who got in touch. I'll be finding out in about 2 weeks where I'll be living.

Any suggestions on what to bring with me? Essential stuff?

Glamorous

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Member since 02 August 2013

Glamorous

17 October 2014 17:29:24

Glamorous

17 October 2014 17:29:24

#10

Definitely a compound. Everything in the DQ is too expensive for everyday stuff. Bring multiple bottles of your favorite beauty stuff and good nail clippers.

Akarina

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Member since 05 July 2014

Oslo

Akarina

17 October 2014 17:35:46

Akarina

17 October 2014 17:35:46

#11

Oslo

Hi Glamorous,

So exactly how many bottles/tubes of beauty stuff are we talking about? I have a suitcase of toiletries! Will I get stopped at the airport? They may think I am going to opening up a Boots/CVS! Lol!

I have asked for a compound. What compounds are close to the American school?

Thanks

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