Dhahran Out of camp housing and other details

o all,

May another basic question is the furnished house includes all amenities like cot , washing machine, iron machine, fridge and oven etc? I am not sure what is meant by furnished in SA.

Also if its inside campus means all this will be included as part of house provided ?

Can we get this facility included as part of outside campus house also ?

Thanks Tamsin. Let's hope the housing gets allocated inside the campus.

Tamsin

I've been reading your posts\responses and I think my family and yours have some things in common so I would like to ask a few questions. I am still going through the contingencies before moving so if I were to move it would likely be around Feb or March 2023. We are a family of three with a 14 year old so I am assuming if we are given a house it would be a two bedroom unit. I read in one of the packets they gave me that it would be an apartment or townhouse. Is it correct, and not an actual single detached house for a two bedroom? Are there 2 bedrooms in the main camp or are they all in the Hills or heights? I heard that the main camp has very old and outdated homes. 
Also, is there a spare room like a study room that can be converted to an extra bedroom? Do you mind sending me pictures of your house or any other simialr 2 bedroom units? Oh, we also have a tiny dog maybe that would also factor into the type of accomodation we will be getting. Thanks!


Hi there! 

I do not know if main camp has 2 bed homes. A lot of main camp is detached, the homes tend to be wooden and I’ve heard a bit rickety. But, they also are closer to everything (we spend a lot of time driving), charming to look at, mostly larger gardens and mature greenery. Not all have a gae or driveway.

I believe in the Hills all 2 bed are in rows of 2 or 4. They are older but are a decent size and extremely well soundproofed. My neighbour had people over, patio doors open and in the garden I could hear them but not once I came in and shut the door. I believe all the houses have an extra room, study, it is a decent size with a fitted wardrobe and good sized walk in closet, easily use it as a bedroom. Most gardens are not big but there is a lot of green space and mature trees. 

I know of smaller homes in the heights but no idea if they are houses or only apartments. They will be newer and more modern, the facilities are lovely. But the payoff is even further out, and pretty stark, no mature trees. Which does matter (to me), I find it blank and hot.

We have two dogs, a beagle and a golden retriever. They are not factored in by housing, they only count the humans. There is a dog park, it has a sectioned off small dog bit.


Hope that helps.

Thanks Tamsin this helps a lot. I am hoping we get one in the Hills as it sounds like the best choice for us - not too old, spacious with great soundproofing, and with mature trees around. My work is likely in Ras Tanura so I will need to take the bus daily between RT and DH. How is the bus service and do they have frequent trips in case one misses his schedule or needs to come late\leave work late? Also wondering how far from the Hills to the bus station.

HI tamsin  


My husband has been offered GC14 but no in-camp housing. We are a family of 5 (3kids all ages below 6yrs) and am worried about living off campus. We are of Indian Nationality.

Can you please shine some light on off-campus housing and any preferred communities. Also, a little information about schools off-campus is appreciated. Thank you!