Question concerning "expatriate enclaves " in Saudi Arabia

[Valerie5555]

Just wondered if those "expatriate enclaves" were as elaborate as the one that was stormed by the hostage takers this weekend, for I was surprised at that one there wasn't even some sort of recreational area where any expatriate teenagers / youths could hang out with their friends as well as a kennel / cattery area for the pets of expatriates, (though I was surprised that any one could even think of bringing their dog to Saudi Arabia, since dogs were "religiously impure.).


If life in a fairly elaborate expatriate enclave was one of the "perks" of expatriate life in Saudi Arabia, I would be surprised that anyone would want to heed the government / embassy advisories to get the heck out of Saudi Arabia, no matter what the risk was, and I wonder how big any exodus will be.

[Wwagsthedog]

1. Saudi Aramco's "enclave or compunds" are certainly a perk for exp

It provides most of the conveniences of life for the inhabitants including heavy security as are all Saudi Aramco physical facilities both residential and plants. However, the Oasis compound reported on the news was more luxurious and not in as secure, as it was in a less secure location.

There will be an exodus of sorts due to the recent attacks but many, especially Americans nearing retirement age (50 possible if 10 years or more service with 60 mandatory) won't move because the reward is too great.


If you have more questions, fire away. I was there for the better part of 25 years, including GW I. And yes, we had a beloved yellow lab for many of those years.