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BillyBaddusky
Joined: 23 Aug 2014 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:54 am Post subject: Apartment hunting in Jeddah |
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I arrived in Jeddah a few days ago and am doing a search for accommodations. I have two days. I would like to take more time -- which I really don't have. So I'm looking to rent a spare bedroom for a month, maybe longer. PM me please. |
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nomad soul

Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:00 am Post subject: Re: Apartment hunting in Jeddah |
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Frankly, your best source of information are your teaching colleagues; they're familiar with your level of housing benefits as well as landords in your area that rent to single males. They may even know of someone seeking a roommate. The other option is to ask around for the phone number of a reliable real estate agent. Find out up front what his commission is. |
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scot47

Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Serviced apartment is a good idea. Ask around. Best source of info - your colleagues and co-workers. |
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lcanupp1964

Joined: 12 Dec 2009 Posts: 381
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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Go to one of the many Hotel/Apt Suites. They are fully loaded with everything you need from bedding, to a TV, microwave and internet. You can get places for around 2,000sr a month that are near KAU. If you wanted to get close to the big fountain near Applebees, TGIF and Chill's, you can expect to pay around 3,000 - 4,000 a month, but they are much nicer. Stay there for a month and give yourself time to relax and take your time in finding the best place for you in Jeddah. I did this and it worked out very well. If you are working for the ELI at KAU, send me a PM and I can help you in a more direct way.
If you are in the 500sr club, good luck. Maybe you can share a room with three guys from India.
Here's a tip...
Get in a taxi and drive around areas you might want to live in and look for windows without AC's. It will be very easy to see the large hole. This means the place is empty. Get out and try to find the "super" for the building to see about renting the unit. If you are single, many places won't rent to you. |
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BillyBaddusky
Joined: 23 Aug 2014 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers all. |
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