Housing styles are one thing I have been ask a lot about. Here is what I have put together. The modular's are all in main camp the townhomes and adobe's are in the hills. Bachelor housing sprinkled throughout. To see the furniture supplied on arrival look at the following post. Arrival Furniture
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Town homes
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This is the larger 3 bedroom townhome. They all come with an office upstairs that could also be used as a bedroom if needed.
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These two show the smaller 3 bedroom town home. It is almost identical to the larger just the a few differences like the dinning room is not as small.
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This is the two bedroom town home. It is for people without kids or with only one kid.
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Adobe
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Modular
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Bachelor Townhouse
Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much this eases my mind. ...Not to mention my mother's. I think she thinks I'm going to end up in a cement hole in the middle of the desert. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is a very helpful post; we are assigned an Adobe when we come over in the next few months - maybe this one? - and the homes look about as we expected. I had received a floor plan, but some measurements are difficult to figure out, and I have a question. We have a hall tree bench I would like to bring if it fits inside the front door along the wall where the stairs are. I am not sure if you have the time or can get back in the one above with a tape measure. The piece is almost 19" deep, 48" wide and 77" tall in the back. My other comments seem to have been deleted. Could you perhaps email me?
ReplyDeletePayingattention- I haven't seen any other comments from you. Sorry they haven't come through. If you send me another comment with your email I will correspond with you that way and not publish your email on here.
ReplyDeleteI am not in an adobe but will try to see on the measurements for you. I would bring the bench because if it doesn't fit right by the door it would fit on the wall by the dinning room. I have seen several on walls there.
I have sent you an email...
ReplyDeleteCould you tell me what the gym is like-is it like a "US workout gym?
ReplyDeleteWhat is a grade 15 mean as an employee grade-is that good or medium level?
ReplyDeleteYes the gyms are like a U.S. Workout Gym. There are ex erode machines like stair masters, lipitcals, bikes, treadmills, rowers etc. They also have free weight machines and all other weight machines.
ReplyDeleteA grade 15 is great!!! Most expats come in at 12-14 grade levels. A 15 is a senior level grade.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if the housing is the same in Ras Tanura? We are GC15 with 1 child.
ReplyDeleteYes housing is the same in Dhahran as in Ras Tanura.
ReplyDeleteThis site is very helpful! So if we are in senior level housing-above grade 16, (couple with grown children) in Dhaharan (not Hills) we would probably have modular style home rather than adobe? I believe we were given a 2BR. Thanks for your help and look forward to meeting you in June 2012.
ReplyDeleteAdobes are not in main camp but I don't know of any modular's that are only two bedroom. Most likely you would be in a townhome style home or one of the free standing homes that are two bedrooms. Send me your email in another comment (will not publish) and I can send you some pictures of what I know are two bedrooms on main camp. How do you know you are not in the hills?
ReplyDeleteAnyone got pictures of the Bachelor Townhouse, im moving soon and would like to get a idea of them
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ReplyDeletethanks a lot for sharing these pictures. i have few more questions to ask regarding the compound.
Do you think that UDH would be having the same sort of housing?
do you know anyone from UDH compound so that i can ask questions or an email?
i would apprecite this favor :)
I believe that housing in UDH would be the same as Dhahran other than no modulars. I am basing that on the fact that RT's housing is like Dhahran. I don't know anyone in UDH but can ask around. I know several that use to live in UDH and are now in Dhahran. I don't publish emails on here so please send me your so that I get back to you that way. Also you might throw a post out on Aramcoexpats forum asking for someone to respond from UDH.
ReplyDeleteHello, Thank you for such a helpful site. Our family is currently waiting our visas. We have been told that we will have a 4 bedroom home. Do you know if that is a 3 bedroom with the den turned into a bedroom? We have 4 children. Thank you for your help!
ReplyDeleteSorry but no one will be able to tell you that. It is all based upon what is available at the time you are due to arrive. Where are y'all coming from? Feel free to send me your email address if you have other questions I might be able to answer. Won't publish that. Best of Luck on the big move!
DeleteHi, i have being offered a engineer III position with saudi aramco. Is this a good level.
ReplyDeleteThat is too generic. What grade level are you? Are you coming on family status, single, bachelor, where from? Send me an email address. Will not publish. Don't care to do this over an open page.
DeleteI have enjoyed reading your bog and seeing the pictures. If all goes well with health checks and Visa's - we will arrive in August 2013. Would you be willing to share your packing list? Thank you
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Send me your email and I will share that way. I will not publish the comment with your email address.
DeleteSo..I was reading that GC12 + is 'normal' rating for entry? How bad is single female GC10? what does that equate to, regarding housing?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
GC 11+ is what most facilities on camp are. As a single female are you coming as a teacher? If so you will have access to all facilities. I am not sure what your housing assingment would be. Sorry.
DeleteI have just been offered a Grade 11 contract as an Advanced ICT Trainer. Is this normal entry rating? I am down under single status. Could I request a multi-entry visa? how easy are these to obtain.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Congrats!! I have no idea on if that is normal. Sorry. 11+ will get you into all facilities on camp. You will be issued a one year multi entry visa after arrival. It will be renewed each year. They will help you get that done. It is all done on camp.
DeleteI have also been offered a Grade 11 contract as an Advanced ICT trainer with Aramco through Al Falak. Would I be able to get a place on the camp and a one year multi entry visa as above?
DeleteThanks for your blog by the way!!
If you are working with Al Falak you will not be on camp. Contractors do not live on camp. They have arrangements in Al-Khobar. Sorry! I am assuming that the multi entry is the same but I do not know. Your relocation adviser should be able to tell you.
DeleteThank you so much for this wonderful blog. It's been very informative. My husband has been offered a job at Aramco in the IT department - GC12. Would you happen to know how the working environment is in the IT department? Any information will be greatly appreciated. We have so many doubts about the move since we have heard stories of people being placed in the wrong department and ended up being terminated in the end. My husband is very happy with his job at the moment although he hates his commute and of course the fact that we are taxed to high heavens make the Aramco offer so much more appealing. Again, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHi send me your email will not publish. I have a friend in IT that I would like to put you in contact with.
DeleteHow is the abqaiq senior housing community, is it the same as Dharan? And please if you can tell me what type of family accommodation shall be provided in case of Grade Code 11?? Is it a 2BHK / 3 BHK?
ReplyDeleteI have not been to abqaiq so I can't say. I believe it is the same as Dhahran based on conversations with friends. Grade code is a mute point in housing. It depends on how many members of your family are coming. Since you say senior housing I am guessing there is just two of you which will put you in a 2 bedroom.
DeleteNice Post its look that you have design the senior housing design. It seems to be great and appreciable work done by you. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteUnlimited Possibilities Family Care Home
Hi I have been selected as Plant engineer GC-11 with family status for SADARA plant.
ReplyDeleteCan you please advice where they provide accomodation for the SADARA staffs, also what type of accomodation apartment or villa type.
I can not answer this. I am not sure what SADARA plant is. Your offer should tell you which camp you will be on. If not ask your relocation adviser.
DeleteHi there I have been offered a grade 13 and Petroleum Engineer II position. My office will be in Dhahran. However the housing will be in Abqaiq Housing.. Could you please give me an idea about the working environment and the distance between the office and Abqaiq housing. Is there any bus service for this ??
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I don't know the answer to this. I do know there will be a bus service between Abqaiq & Dhahran. http://www.aramcoexpats.com/ should be able to answer this.
DeleteI just arrived in Dammam tonight, working as a contractor with Aramco. I've heard that contractors can sometimes sublet from Aramcons who have decided to live in Bahrain. Any experience with this? Is this completely forbidden?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I don't know anything about this. I do not believe it is possible. Those that live in Bahrain are not given housing on camp. If housing found out both parties would be in trouble I would assume.
DeleteHello my husband and i along with our son will be coming to Abqaiaq. Need loads of help on housing info, pictures and schools. Please help
ReplyDeleteHi there:
ReplyDeleteI will be starting to work at the Dharan area, and I'm looking for housing for me and my wife (we are going to be only two, no children; Latin Americans). We are planning to arrive by mid November.
I wonder which are the best areas to settle.
Our housing budget will be around 4500 SAR - Utilities (Water, Electricity, Heating, Garbage Collection) Elevator Usage and Internet Service.-
Can you help me with some tips?
I am sorry I don't know the answer to this since I am on an Aramco facility.
DeleteHi there, u really have a wonderful and informative blog. I wanted to know that these compounds like the Dhahran camp are only for Americans? Or other nationals like Pakistanis also live in there, thanks
ReplyDeleteThe compounds have people from everywhere including Saudi's. They are not American only. My neighbors are actually from Pakistan.
DeleteHello, I received and offer to work in Dhahran as IT Specialist , I have no idea what Grade I'm offered as they just asked me what salary I'm expecting and that is acceptable by them. I should ask the company to tell me the grade or someone here can tell me. Also I wanted to know what are the chances my wife to get a Job there as financial analyst? Actually she wants to know if as a women she can work there?
ReplyDeleteWhen you get your paper offer it will state what grade it is. You should be able to ask your relocation supervisor what grade. Where are you coming from? Your wife will NOT work. There is a very small chance after numerous years of being here she will be hired but it is very slim. The government doesn't hand out work visas to women who are casuals. If you would like correspond via email send it to me. I will not publish that comment. Best of Luck!
DeleteThank you for the fast response.
DeleteI'm from Macedonia but currently living in Romania. And I was discussing with my wife if is better to stay here or to come with me, but she is not that type to stay without job :) .
Next week I should receive the paper offer and I will tell you about the grade and what accommodation to expect.
Hi, great blog!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you can tell me if there is much in the way of gardens/yard space at the Dhahran camp 3 bed houses/adobes? I dont know whether to bother bringing my garden play stuff for the kids and outdoor setting?
Many thanks
The yards are not huge in the adobes. I would bring it and you can always sell it if needed. May I ask how you know what house type you will be in? Most don't have a clue prior to coming and housing isn't normally even assigned until you have actually left other than to tell you which camp. You are at a huge advantage knowing you will be in an adobe. Congrats!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm interviewing as a single female teacher this weekend. I grew up an Aramcon Brat, but am concerned about potential housing. Do you have any idea what GC US teachers come in at in general. Can I negotiate my GC? I have such fond memories, however I would be going back in a different context. Are teachers at the bottom of the food chain in terms of housing and bidding and such. Any information would be welcome... Just to help me form my thinking as I head to Houston. Thank you!
Send me your email and I will respond to this.
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ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that someone can help by answering my question? I will be relocating to Dhahran camp to a 3bdr home and was wondering if these homes are equipped with washer/dryer and dishwasher or these homes items are needed to be purchased?
The washer/dryer can be rented. The dishwasher comes with the house.
DeleteHi... Do you have any idea what kind of houses are assigned to Saudi single mothers with 1 kid? I am from Riyadh, and I will be working for JHAH. Thank you for the blog, it's very helpful.
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is that you will not be on camp you will get a housing allowance and be off camp. I could be wrong on that though.
DeleteThis is a great site! I was wondering if you have any pictures of the inside of the modular- we've just been assigned one. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteSend me your email. (I won't publish it) I will send photos to you that way though.
DeleteHi There, I have an offer from Aramco Trading Company at Dhahran. Employed at Grade H and eligible for family accommodation in Aramco compound. Please advise
ReplyDelete- What is Grade H
- Is there any wait for getting housing in Dhahran Aramco compound.
Thanks
I do not know what that grade code means. It is different than Aramco's. I do not believe the trading company can get housing at Dhahran but could be wrong.
Deleteas a single female grad 12 working as engineer in Dhahran, what type of housing i should got in Dhahran camp.
ReplyDeletethank you
I do not know the answer to this. Probably a two story townhome on Mint or Mango. 500 to 750 sq ft
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