Best areas to live in Jeddah for British Muslim expats?

Salam, and good evening, all


Family is likely to be relocating from the UK to Jeddah soon.


Please can someone suggest decent locations to live in which have the following facilities:


  • Reasonably decent accommodation (without being ripped off)
  • Nice and quiet area (we love greenery)
  • Main amenities nearby (supermarket etc)
  • Walking distance to mosque (this is a must)
  • Near British International School like JKS or BSIJ if possible
  • At least some like-minded families in neighborhood (ideally a few British Muslim families).


We are reasonably conservative and don't wish to be exposed to compound life where 'everything goes on'.


Ideally, we would much prefer to live in a mixed neighborhood, but only if it is not too common to see ladies in miniskirts, mixed swimming pools, etc. So, I guess compound life is probably out of the question.


Thank you in advance.

Tariq