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Stephanie's Website
Most expats in Jubail live in compounds sponsored by their company - are you in one of these? This is generally the best way to meet fellow expats in Saudi Arabia. Though, if you're teaching at one of the international schools you shouldn't have any problem linking up with colleagues as well as expat parents.
Also, I think there's a branch of Hash House Harriers up and running in nearby Al Khobar.
Lastly, phone up your embassy or ask your organisation about contact information for fellow Brits living in Jubail or current clubs.
For more information about moving to Saudi Arabia have a look at the Expat Arrivals Saudi Guide.
Hi Stephanie
Thank you for your quick response. The company I work for doesn't provide housing for its employees in compounds. We receive a housing allowance and find our own accommodation. I'm currently living in an apartment in Jubail city centre at the moment. I've been surprised by the cost of rents here as I'm paying 2000 riyals a month for a small apartment.
I have only seen 1 compound in Jubail and that's the one by the corniche. I've been told that generally the compounds are far from Jubail itself. Is this true? I work for a Saudi organisation and have no contact with international students.
Thank you for your advice and I will contact the embassy to see if they have details of any clubs in the local area. In the meantime if you could notify me of any social events which will happen soon in Jubail's expat community please let me know.
Thanks once again and all the best
Andrew
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Stephanie's Website
I know you posted your original questions ages ago, but I recently made contact with an expat in Al-Khobar who seems to have her finger on the social pulse of the Eastern Province. If you're still in Saudi Arabi you can find her contact information in the expert profile alongside our "Moving to the EP" page. She let me know there's a lot of groups in the area that spearhead social engagement, but most of them do their marketing/advertising via word of mouth. So if you're still looking for to make some friends in Saudi, perhaps she'd be good to get in touch with.
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