Temporary accommodation

Your best option for temporary accommodation here is serviced apartments which are mostly in the Seef area.  Places like Fraser Suites etc.  It's a bit further from the causeway than Saar etc but if it's only temporary I am sure your husband can cope

Once you find a villa you should pretty much be able to move in a couple of weeks.  You do have to pay your rent upfront or they will not reserve it for you.

Villas for short term temporary accommodation would be too much of a hassle.  I looked for the same and didn't manage to find any good options.

I am currently staying in Juffair in a semi serviced furnished apartment in Fontana towers.  It is expensive but amazing amenities - pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, billiard room, kids play area, squash court, tennis court and a cinema!!

For the causeway commute afterwards; suggest Saar or Hamala.

The Elite Grand has some lovely serviced apartments and they negotiate on the rates too. I got a 3 bed one for BD1000 a month for a family.

You may be able to rent in Saar on a monthly basis in some of the fully furnished apartments as the landlords aren't renting them out as quickly as they would like. It's just a matter of driving up and asking their watchman for the landlords number. Avenue 1 has lots empty and they are nice (and cheap)

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We just rented in Juffair at the One Pavillion right on "American Alley".  A 2 bedroom serviced apartment with lovely staff and amenities.  We love it.  Pay by the month, no hassles.. can rent as few as a night, a week or whatever you need.  Everything you really need is in a few blocks walking distance.
Best of luck!

Thanks for all for the advice , it looks like I have plenty of options if my husband doesn't find a villa on his next visit.