Hi,
I'm a single guy and will be moving to Riyadh by the end of the year. I'm looking to live on a western compound and I'm willing to spend up to SR20,000/month. The 3 most important things in a compound for me are:
1. Good internet speed
2. Good gym
3. Good social life
From past posts it looks like Arizona, Eid & Ishbilia compounds are at the top.
Any information would be appreciated.
Western compound
Ben_Red_Eye
22 October 2013 07:56:14
2
salman108
22 October 2013 08:16:30
127
20K / month ... are you sure about that figure ?
Good for you !
Mohammed 123
22 October 2013 08:53:13
69
Welcome to Riyadh, I can find place for you
time.chime
22 October 2013 09:23:46
74
Hi Ben
Welcome to Riyadh...the Land of Sand
Please check the link below, to find a list of compounds and their addresses
http://www.acrsa.com/index.php?option=c … Itemid=194
Please feel free if you needed any sort of help prior to your arrival
Regards
Ahmad
pes1012
15 January 2015 00:05:44
2
Ben_Red_Eye: did you ever move to Riyadh? How's the gym at Arizona? I'm moving there next week and I'm really desperate for a legit gym with a setup where I can do Crossfit WODs (eg, pull-up bars, kettlebells, bumper plates, medicine balls, etc. - anything that will let me avoid the same group of lame fat#sses tooling around on Nautilus equipment).
Please, someone have good news for me!!!
Canadian_Timmy
15 January 2015 06:59:29
46
Hey Ben,
Just want to say welcome to Riyadh in advance. About the good gym and good social life, doesn't always have to be inside a compound. I know a good gym and I'm having a blast, and not in a compound and my internet speed is screaming fast 
Nothing against compounds, never been to one, but I'm having a good time. 
Snehuliak
15 January 2015 07:11:26
15
I think that the quality of compounds is pretty much the same where ever you go around here, so whichever one you choose, you'll be satisfied.
pes1012
16 January 2015 18:54:15
2
have you been to Arizona? how's the gym there?
albustan village
01 February 2015 15:02:25
3
There are many good compounds
Try
Al Hamra
Cordoba
Al Bustan Village
Arizona
Kingdom
Expat in Riyadh 92
24 June 2019 08:51:47
3
Ishbilia Compound is the best, contact me if needed
JayAlam2307
18 July 2019 11:23:17
5
Hi,
I am moving from England to KSA, Riyadh on 1st Sept and my company is putting me up in hotels for 2 week so that I can find accommodation. Anybody know good compounds for me and my wife. 1 or 2 Bedroom flat for under SAR60,000? It must have a gym and would be a bonus if it has a pool.
Thank you in advance.
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