Abqaiq housing | Aramco ExPats

manutd
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Abqaiq housing Oct 19, 2011 10:32:26 GMT

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Post by manutd on Oct 19, 2011 10:32:26 GMT

Hi,

I am going to join Aramco as a senior engineer within a month.

Can someone give me general info about abqaiq compound like how it feels to live there as I heard that it is bit isolated and small as compared to other Aramco compounds.Are the houses beautifully made

1. What is the housing size offered to a couple?
2. Is it fully furnished on arrival (refrigerator, TV, washer, dryer, bed, sofa, dining table, stove, cooking utensils etc) ?
3. If it is not fully furnished then how much it cost (roughly) to get it furnished? Is it possible to get second hand products in a good quality.

Please anyone share his or her experience. Can I find pics of compound/houses anywhere?

Thanks

Mr Barlow
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Abqaiq housing Oct 24, 2011 19:19:05 GMT

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Post by Mr Barlow on Oct 24, 2011 19:19:05 GMT

Not lived there but been to social events at houses.

For a couple you will get a 2 bedroom house. The houses are utilitarian rather than beautiful. Yes it will be equipped with a refrigerator, Dishwasher, washing machine (ghastly top loader), tumble dryer, cooker.

Furniture - you will get a bed, sofa, armchairs, table, dresser, cupboard, lamps. These are all free for 3 months after which you can rent them or return and buy your own.Not sure about buying cost. I just stick with about $50 a month of rentals.

Houses seem to be made out of expanded foam, wood and plasterboard with an external render. In view of the light construction sound attenuation can be an issue.

Carolina
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Abqaiq housing Nov 11, 2011 4:01:30 GMT

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Post by Carolina on Nov 11, 2011 4:01:30 GMT

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I was out of the Kingdom when your request came in - I have an excellent contact who is living in Abqaiq if you send me a PM I can send to you her contact details.

Also one can find excellent 2nd hand items here in the Aramco Classifieds section we furnished our house from buying everything 2nd hand and were very lucky with the excellent quality but it can work out expensive - really depends on what your style is etc.