Amazing! I was an expat in Saudi for about 4 years and miss it terribly. Considering a move back, maybe to Aramco! I used to like in Al Khobar and loved being in camp!
Hey x absolutely love the house tour videos you’ve made x Could you possibly do a video going into more details about things financially? What you expected life to be like and how it’s going? Pros and cons….. What you would do differently if you could…. Advice for anyone who might be thinking of moving to Saudi…. Much appreciated x
I have colleague moving from Toronto to teach Science at KAUST. Your residence looks amazing, would love to experience something like this one way if I ever taught overseas
You have an amazing place ! I just watched because I know little about living in Saudi Arabia. Most of my knowledge was corrupted by some negative perceptions but, it seems, like Saudi Arabia can be a fantastic place to live given the right circumstances. I am too old now but, if I had my life over again, I would give the place a serious look knowing what I have learned so far :). Thanks for this.
You have an amazing house. I accidentally saw your videos while I was searching vlogs for Abha. I must say you show a different side of this country. Even I was surprised by watching this house tour video. I did not know that this type of house we expatriates can get here. Thanks to you both. Keep it up with your amazing content and vlogs.
We love ours! Fortunately, they've kept making them in the Middle East, so we bought ours new in 2021. This year they're finally shutting down production, so 2023 will be the last year they make them anywhere. It's too bad that we won't be able to take it back to the US with us whenever we leave 😢
i will forever grateful to you,you changed my entire life and i will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Laurie wood.
Wow. i'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn't know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful,i'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.
Someone mentioned that trading cryptocurrencies is much more beneficial than holding them long-term, but I don't know who to seek advice from or who could trade for me
Hey Eric and Ash! First of all I love your blog. I am moving to KAUST in August and I love that your videos give some insight about what to expect! I have kind of a strange request 🙈 We are moving into one of the palms townhomes, and I am trying to figure out if I should ship our couch for the upstairs living room. Would you be able to tell me the measurements of the perimeter of the metal railing? Thank you so much for your help!
Thanks for watching, and we hope your transition to KAUST goes well. The main section of of metal railing is 455cm long and the part that sticks out into the room is about 190 cm. I'm sure there's potential for a bit of difference from house to house, and half of the houses are a mirror of the others (ours has the stairs on the right as you walk in front door). Also, we've got a 3 bedroom, so if you're getting a 4 bedroom (I think they call them 3+ bonus room or office), that's a very different layout than ours.
@@EricAndAsh hello there! I was wondering if I can apply for the VSRP once I have finished my undergraduate degree. Hope you can help me, thanks in advance! 😊
@@stephanieurzua3168 The VSRP program is for undergraduate students, recent grads, and masters students, so you should be able to apply. Their website is vsrp.kaust.edu.sa/
Beautiful and very interesting ….thank you so much for sharing…. Would be highly interesting in knowing how much does this cost to rent etc, what is the maximum and minimum term rental ? What are the living costs ? Car costs etc and is this specific complex only for the University employees or can anybody rent ?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees while they work here. We're not sure what the local rate would be outside of the university. Car costs vary quite a lot - we have an offroad 4x4 that we bought new, but others by small inexpensive sedans. Gas/Petrol is still relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of the world though.
Thanks! our stuff is a mix from places like Abyat, Midas, Ikea, as well as online stores like Overstock and a few others. We've just slowly put together a collection of things we like.
Fantastic home. Love how you have transformed it. If I do move to Jeddah, I would certainly ask you for advice on how to shop and spruce up for my own apartment or townhouse🤩
Wonderful house, wonderful video is this housing only for expats? Thinking of one day relocating to Saudi for work (I’m a US citizen) this was a cool video to give a little bit of insight of what your living situation is like so thank you
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
Nice video it looks so much better after your touches you made it look like home. How much the rent for the townhouse and and do they sell it or just renting? Thank you for the great tour of your house
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Beautiful House!! Love the layered carpet look. My husband and I are in the process of moving to Riyadh from the US - I was wondering if you'd be willing to how you shipped your larger furniture? Thanks so much in advance! 🤩
Thanks! We received a small sea shipment as part of our moving package, although I'm not sure that's as common as it once was (this was almost 10 years ago!). The only large furniture we brought with us at the time was our bed. Our homes here have both been furnished, so we've only had to buy the furniture we wanted to in order to make it our own :)
@@EricAndAsh Oh gotcha! We are trying to do the shipping personally (not through the company that we are hired by). I think we are finding out that you are probably right in that those packages are not as common as they used to be! 😂😅 Thanks so much for your response. 🤗 If you have any recommendations / tips about living in Riyadh please let me know!
We've really loved our time at KAUST - we've been here almost 9 years! It's a really unique place to live that has opened up doors for us both professionally and personally. Moving abroad away from family is a challenge, and not right for everyone, but we've found it to be a great experience.
Hi, I love your videos!! Great house btw!! LOVING IT!!! What happens to all the assigned furniture that came with the house? Do you return it to the university? Where do they go?
The furniture belongs to the university, so if we replace any of the furniture they've provided, they'll come pick it up and store it or re-use it in another home. Once its out of the house we can't get it back, but it's really nice to be able to make it our own with furniture that fits our needs and style.
"nanny's room" such a heartwarming word to describe it. I can't believe in this day and age architects still treat service people like an object that only needs a 2*1.5m room. Truly disappointing! Thank you for choosing your words. The after math is beautiful btw. 😁✨
There are some amazing people in our community who have come from abroad (just like many of us) to work with families, and we're really grateful for them. While we don't have anyone who lives and works with us full-time, we've been fortunate to get to know many of these wonderful people who make up such an important part of our community. And thanks, we've loved our house as we've settled into it 😄 It's truly "home" now!
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We were fortunate to find jobs in fields we'd both been working in for quite a while. We weren't specifically looking to come to Saudi Arabia, but when the opportunity presented itself we took it.
We both work for KAUST - a university here in Saudi - and most KAUST employees live on campus like we do. We're not so sure about outside of KAUST, but this is one of several neighborhoods in our community. Each are a bit different, but nice.
Hi i'm wondering about prices for either the 3 or 4 bedroom properties as I am moving soon and cannot find any information regarding pricing, much love and god bless.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Hi!! I’m from Spain and my husband is from Puerto Rico, we are moving to Kaust next week! Can you give us some tips for our first days there??? Thanks!
Welcome! We recommend working hard to settle into your home and getting to know as much about the community as possible. The community life page is a pretty good start, as are your colleagues and potentially your neighbors. The weather right now is fantastic, so you can walk or ride a bike to see much of what KAUST has in store for you. There are also regular buses into Jeddah that you can take to the malls or to other stores you might need things from to settle (Saco is great for home appliances, cleaning stuff, etc.). Safe travels!
Hey, thanks for posting wonderful videos. Just a quick question about housing, does it work based on size of the family or designation of the employee?
It's a little of both. There are a few different types of housing for students, and postdocs, staff/faculty. Then ,in most of those categories there are a few different size houses - from shared accommodation for single students, 1 or two bedroom townhomes for married couples or small families, and all the way to large 4 bedroom houses for bigger families. If you're in the onboarding process at KAUST, they can help you understand more specifically about what you're eligible for.
We have residency through our jobs here. As for buying a house - we're really not sure. We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through KAUST, the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.It definitely gets hot in the summers, but everything is really well air conditioned :)
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We've really only made videos of our homes that we've lived in at KAUST, and I don't know that we'd be comfortable asking to film someone else's house 😀 I think there are a few videos on youtube though from others who might have done what you're asking for.
Our situation is a little unique - we live at KAUST (our employer), and the houses on-campus are only available to rent (not for sale) for people who work or study here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees while they work here. We're not sure what the local rate would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. We live about 1 hour from Jeddah, so I'm not sure what similar options might be like in any of the big cities of Saudi Arabia.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
We've only made videos of our homes that we've lived in at KAUST, and I don't know that we'd be comfortable asking to film someone else's house 😀 I think there are a few videos on youtube though from others who might have done what you're asking for.
I’m planning to relocate to Riyadh. My Question is related to Pet Dogs? Do tenants allow keeping dogs inside apartment? Or is it hard to find a place ? Because I had this good perception when I moved to Turkiye that they love animals but it’s been 3 years I’m struggling to find an apartment which allow dog. Can you please help me regarding this? So I make my relocation decision accordingly. I donot want to abandon my dog.He’s part of my family.
We were able to bring our dog from the US, however, our situation is a little unique in that our employer is also our landlord :) We didn't have to do any apartment shopping, so I'm not sure what the rules might be where you're looking. I'd start reaching out now to both your employer and apartment complexes, compounds, etc. to see what you can learn. I hope you're able to find something, pets are definitely part of the family!
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
@@EricAndAsh thanks for the reply and wow I am also looking to work for a university in the ksa as a lecturer or a researcher, can you do a video of how did you secure your university job in KSA please, thanks
@@rayhanabdullahz7093 I'm afraid our story isn't that exciting, and it has been almost 10 years now. I'd encourage you to look at universities and research centers to which your background aligns, and see if they have openings or seek to build connections with people in your field. When we moved to Saudi Arabia, we weren't specifically looking to move here as opposed to somewhere else... It was just a normal job search and it happened that this was the best place for us to further our careers.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
It's a 3 bedroom. We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide.
Students and interns have shared housing close to the university. I think they each get their own room/bathroom in a shared apartment, but you could reach out to the VSRP team to confirm. Sorry that we don't have access to one of the apartments to show :)
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide.
As the other person said, becoming a Saudi citizen isn't something that's easy, and it's not something we're trying to do. I don't believe that expats can buy houses either, so we're renting.
It's alomst impossible to obtain saudi citizenship because we r arab origin and we care a lot about our lineage. There r conditions for obtaining saudi citizenship, including that u must be a muslim and u must be in saudi arabia for 15 years, u must speak and read Arabic and u don't have a criminal record. There is special program for permanent residency such as the Green Card that enables u to buy a property, establish ur own business and u have facilities and treatment exactly like a saudi citizen.
Hi Ash and Eric ! Thank you so much for this video. My family and I enjoyed watching your channel. My family and I are moving there in December to Jeddah and we really wanted to ship some of our stuff but didn’t know how. You mentioned you ship your bed from the state. Could you please share with us the company you ship with ? Thank you in advance
Thanks for reaching out - our shipment was arranged by KAUST when we moved over 8 years ago, so unfortunately we don't remember all the details about how it was managed. Sorry!
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
Our work is done in English, and many people throughout the country speak excellent English. We spent 3 semesters trying to learn Arabic, but ultimately we gave up as we almost never had the opportunity to practice :)
:) Nothing. We've just had lots of people ask about living at KAUST, so we thought we'd share what the housing is like here. Not everyone has the chance to come to KAUST before moving here, so it can sometimes be hard to know what you're getting into moving across the world sight-unseen. We found blogs super helpful when we moved here 8 years ago, so we do our best to pass on what we can to other people making up their minds if KAUST is right for them.
@@EricAndAsh not even a high five from Chris Sealey? I find it hard to believe. Also, this is not at all an accurate portray of how it is living on campus. But then again, it still doesn't exist a video that actually tells it how it is.
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. Overall, though, it tends to be very reasonable - especially considering all utilities, maintenance, high speed internet, basic furnishings, community facilities, and more are included.
It's competitive and most people are able to save well with a little effort. There are so many different types of jobs though, it would be impossible to provide specifics.
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available to rent for people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
Thanks! We love our house! We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. We live about 1 hour from Jeddah, so I'm not sure what similar options might be like in any of the big cities of Saudi Arabia.
@@shuibabdullah4932 No, everyone who lives on the KAUST compound is either an employee or student at the university or at one of our partner companies on campus.
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
@@EricAndAsh many thanks, just two questions plz. I read on the website the palms three bedroom is 16k usd. So is this after the percentage or before ? Will they charge me 25% from 16k? Also, is schooling free for the children of kaust staff ?
@@thesemantisist your HR or hiring partner is going to be the best person to confirm these questions, but the housing fee is taken out of your monthly salary. They would be able to work with you to let you know how much of that 16k you would be responsible if it accounts to more than 25% of your salary. And schooling is a benefit that KAUST provides for the eligible children of its faculty, staff, and postgraduate students. You can see more at tks.kaust.edu.sa/why-tks-school-you
Amazing! I was an expat in Saudi for about 4 years and miss it terribly. Considering a move back, maybe to Aramco! I used to like in Al Khobar and loved being in camp!
Is it worth to work at Aramco?
Hey x absolutely love the house tour videos you’ve made x
Could you possibly do a video going into more details about things financially?
What you expected life to be like and how it’s going?
Pros and cons…..
What you would do differently if you could….
Advice for anyone who might be thinking of moving to Saudi….
Much appreciated x
I have colleague moving from Toronto to teach Science at KAUST. Your residence looks amazing, would love to experience something like this one way if I ever taught overseas
the interior is extremely impressive! especially for a KAUST house, way to go!
Thanks! We've really tried to make it into a home that fits our style :)
@@EricAndAsh hi, do you somehow need a domestic helper? 😅
Wow! Mam Ash you really an interior decorator! I like the way the furnitures arranged! everything are arranged in place! so cool!
Thank you so much 😊 We love our house!
Welcome to my country Saudi Arabia
Thanks! We love living here!
Thank u❤
Same we love living here.
You have an amazing place ! I just watched because I know little about living in Saudi Arabia. Most of my knowledge was corrupted by some negative perceptions but, it seems, like Saudi Arabia can be a fantastic place to live given the right circumstances. I am too old now but, if I had my life over again, I would give the place a serious look knowing what I have learned so far :). Thanks for this.
Music is too loud and irritating
You have an amazing house. I accidentally saw your videos while I was searching vlogs for Abha. I must say you show a different side of this country. Even I was surprised by watching this house tour video. I did not know that this type of house we expatriates can get here. Thanks to you both. Keep it up with your amazing content and vlogs.
Why not 😂 everything available like you're country
Thank you so much 🙂 We've really enjoyed both exploring Saudi Arabia and living at KAUST!
An FJ cruiser!!! My dream vehicle. Wish they would bring it back.
I following this account because they have the blue one only 🤧👀😂 , and I’m all ready bought one now 🌝
We love ours! Fortunately, they've kept making them in the Middle East, so we bought ours new in 2021. This year they're finally shutting down production, so 2023 will be the last year they make them anywhere. It's too bad that we won't be able to take it back to the US with us whenever we leave 😢
@@EricAndAsh 🥲🥲👍
wish i could go there for further study the next year, i am currently busy in fulfill my applications. good luck to me🤕
Did it work out?
Beautiful home and lovely residents.
I would pay you to offer me some ideas for my house hahaha
Thanks! Maybe we'll consider that for a new profession when we leave Saudi Arabia 🤣
Absolutely luxurious 😊
i will forever grateful to you,you changed my entire life and i will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Laurie wood.
Wow. i'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn't know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful,i'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.
Someone mentioned that trading cryptocurrencies is much more beneficial than holding them long-term, but I don't know who to seek advice from or who could trade for me
I'm thrilled at the prospect of learning from a coach like Laurie
Please, How Do I Get Laurie woods?
Lauriewood
Hey Eric and Ash! First of all I love your blog. I am moving to KAUST in August and I love that your videos give some insight about what to expect! I have kind of a strange request 🙈 We are moving into one of the palms townhomes, and I am trying to figure out if I should ship our couch for the upstairs living room. Would you be able to tell me the measurements of the perimeter of the metal railing? Thank you so much for your help!
Thanks for watching, and we hope your transition to KAUST goes well. The main section of of metal railing is 455cm long and the part that sticks out into the room is about 190 cm. I'm sure there's potential for a bit of difference from house to house, and half of the houses are a mirror of the others (ours has the stairs on the right as you walk in front door). Also, we've got a 3 bedroom, so if you're getting a 4 bedroom (I think they call them 3+ bonus room or office), that's a very different layout than ours.
@@EricAndAsh hello there! I was wondering if I can apply for the VSRP once I have finished my undergraduate degree. Hope you can help me, thanks in advance! 😊
@@stephanieurzua3168 The VSRP program is for undergraduate students, recent grads, and masters students, so you should be able to apply. Their website is vsrp.kaust.edu.sa/
@@EricAndAsh Thank you so much ☺️ you are so kind.
Beautiful and very interesting ….thank you so much for sharing….
Would be highly interesting in knowing how much does this cost to rent etc, what is the maximum and minimum term rental ? What are the living costs ? Car costs etc and is this specific complex only for the University employees or can anybody rent ?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees while they work here. We're not sure what the local rate would be outside of the university. Car costs vary quite a lot - we have an offroad 4x4 that we bought new, but others by small inexpensive sedans. Gas/Petrol is still relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of the world though.
Your decorating style is amazing. Where did you find much of the rugs/decor?
Thanks! our stuff is a mix from places like Abyat, Midas, Ikea, as well as online stores like Overstock and a few others. We've just slowly put together a collection of things we like.
Fantastic home. Love how you have transformed it. If I do move to Jeddah, I would certainly ask you for advice on how to shop and spruce up for my own apartment or townhouse🤩
Wonderful house, wonderful video is this housing only for expats? Thinking of one day relocating to Saudi for work (I’m a US citizen) this was a cool video to give a little bit of insight of what your living situation is like so thank you
If you relocate to KAUST your housing will be provided but you have to pay rent!
Amazing change I couldn't believe how changed Kaust's dull house into a livable and fancy form. How long did this renewal take?
It took several years for this new neighborhood to be built, and it opened in early 2021.
Nice home. Thanks for sharing this. Can you please share the average rent for homes with 3-5 bedrooms?. Appreciate that!
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
What is the cost of this compound
Nice video it looks so much better after your touches you made it look like home. How much the rent for the townhouse and and do they sell it or just renting? Thank you for the great tour of your house
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
So beautiful house
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful House!! Love the layered carpet look. My husband and I are in the process of moving to Riyadh from the US - I was wondering if you'd be willing to how you shipped your larger furniture? Thanks so much in advance! 🤩
Thanks! We received a small sea shipment as part of our moving package, although I'm not sure that's as common as it once was (this was almost 10 years ago!). The only large furniture we brought with us at the time was our bed. Our homes here have both been furnished, so we've only had to buy the furniture we wanted to in order to make it our own :)
@@EricAndAsh Oh gotcha! We are trying to do the shipping personally (not through the company that we are hired by). I think we are finding out that you are probably right in that those packages are not as common as they used to be! 😂😅 Thanks so much for your response. 🤗 If you have any recommendations / tips about living in Riyadh please let me know!
@@leenadobouni5248 We've only been to Riyadh a few times, but we've enjoyed each visit - (we're much closer to Jeddah). We hope you have a great move!
Hi! I'm looking at a job at Kaust and wondered if it's worth the move from the UK, would you recommend?
We've really loved our time at KAUST - we've been here almost 9 years! It's a really unique place to live that has opened up doors for us both professionally and personally. Moving abroad away from family is a challenge, and not right for everyone, but we've found it to be a great experience.
Hi, I love your videos!! Great house btw!! LOVING IT!!! What happens to all the assigned furniture that came with the house? Do you return it to the university? Where do they go?
The furniture belongs to the university, so if we replace any of the furniture they've provided, they'll come pick it up and store it or re-use it in another home. Once its out of the house we can't get it back, but it's really nice to be able to make it our own with furniture that fits our needs and style.
"nanny's room" such a heartwarming word to describe it. I can't believe in this day and age architects still treat service people like an object that only needs a 2*1.5m room. Truly disappointing! Thank you for choosing your words.
The after math is beautiful btw. 😁✨
There are some amazing people in our community who have come from abroad (just like many of us) to work with families, and we're really grateful for them. While we don't have anyone who lives and works with us full-time, we've been fortunate to get to know many of these wonderful people who make up such an important part of our community.
And thanks, we've loved our house as we've settled into it 😄 It's truly "home" now!
did you buy it when it was still preselling or already ready for occupation? how much is the price of that property?
We rent our house. It's on the campus of the university where we work.
Beatiful house
Before and after i love u and home.
Wonderful, how much the house price could be?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
I applied for a research internship in KAUST
how were you guys able to get the oppertunity to live and relocate to saudi arabia? i am thinking about relocating but am finding it impossible so far
We were fortunate to find jobs in fields we'd both been working in for quite a while. We weren't specifically looking to come to Saudi Arabia, but when the opportunity presented itself we took it.
Wow that’s neat
Thanks! We love our house!
Beautiful. Who works and what's the job, is this A typical of an expat house, or is it the norm?
We both work for KAUST - a university here in Saudi - and most KAUST employees live on campus like we do. We're not so sure about outside of KAUST, but this is one of several neighborhoods in our community. Each are a bit different, but nice.
I love saudi arabia.. i would like to stay and work there. But i didnt have a chance to do so.. any suggestions for me?
Look for jobs in your field. We were fortunate that KAUST allows us both to continue working in our careers. Good luck on your search!
Great video. Your website is down though, it has been at least two days
Wow very nice. I love the house tour . Did you buy this house ?
We rent it through our employer.
Please how does that work?
Hi i'm wondering about prices for either the 3 or 4 bedroom properties as I am moving soon and cannot find any information regarding pricing, much love and god bless.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Hi!! I’m from Spain and my husband is from Puerto Rico, we are moving to Kaust next week! Can you give us some tips for our first days there??? Thanks!
Welcome! We recommend working hard to settle into your home and getting to know as much about the community as possible. The community life page is a pretty good start, as are your colleagues and potentially your neighbors. The weather right now is fantastic, so you can walk or ride a bike to see much of what KAUST has in store for you. There are also regular buses into Jeddah that you can take to the malls or to other stores you might need things from to settle (Saco is great for home appliances, cleaning stuff, etc.). Safe travels!
Hey, thanks for posting wonderful videos. Just a quick question about housing, does it work based on size of the family or designation of the employee?
It's a little of both. There are a few different types of housing for students, and postdocs, staff/faculty. Then ,in most of those categories there are a few different size houses - from shared accommodation for single students, 1 or two bedroom townhomes for married couples or small families, and all the way to large 4 bedroom houses for bigger families. If you're in the onboarding process at KAUST, they can help you understand more specifically about what you're eligible for.
Lovely house ❤
Thank you! 😊
Amazing refurnishing
Thanks! We really love the way we've settled into our house.
I'm an expert on Building renovation that's what inspired me
Nice setting 😊
Thanks 😋
Very nice
Thanks! We really love our house!
Were you living with Visa or as a permanent resident? What are the regulations about outsiders buying house in Saudi Arabia?
We have residency through our jobs here. As for buying a house - we're really not sure. We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Great video thanks where is ur house and how did you buy it ? Is it too hot to live there ?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through KAUST, the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.It definitely gets hot in the summers, but everything is really well air conditioned :)
Cool place , and awesome videos
Thanks for watching!
How much do you pay for rent?
Very nice house! Congrats!👏🏻🙏🏻🙌
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It is free for expats.
hello, what did this costs, this town house?
Nice one day I will have a house there
Is it difficult to get residence? You only get it with work permit? How to apply? Thanks 😊
Free housing is included in your contract as a student, staff get housing but have to pay rent
Hello, is it possible for a uss citizen to buy a house on installment for a period of 3 to 5 years and get residency after that?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
If possible plz make vlog of postdoc housing as well as primary secondary school in campus
We've really only made videos of our homes that we've lived in at KAUST, and I don't know that we'd be comfortable asking to film someone else's house 😀 I think there are a few videos on youtube though from others who might have done what you're asking for.
Looks like a typical house in Miami - Dade County but located in the Saudi Arabia.
what's the rent of the house? and what's the cost if we were to purchase it?
Our situation is a little unique - we live at KAUST (our employer), and the houses on-campus are only available to rent (not for sale) for people who work or study here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
Will you please send a apartment site for 1 bed room in Jeddah/Riyadh please 🙏
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees while they work here. We're not sure what the local rate would be outside of the university.
Wow 😍😍😍
May I know, is that offered to PhD student too?
Students have different (although still very nice) housing.
Amazing ❤🇸🇦
Thanks! We love our home!
Is this kind of housing similar for US expats working in the medical field?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
@@EricAndAsh Got it! Thank you!
Did you rent the house or you bought it and how much did it cost
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. We live about 1 hour from Jeddah, so I'm not sure what similar options might be like in any of the big cities of Saudi Arabia.
can you tell me about good international schools in Riyadh?
We live near Jeddah, and we haven't looked into details about schools in Riyadh. Sorry!
omg soooo gorgeous
Aw, thanks! We really love our place!
How much does it cost typically for a home like this??
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
Can you make a student housing video?
We've only made videos of our homes that we've lived in at KAUST, and I don't know that we'd be comfortable asking to film someone else's house 😀 I think there are a few videos on youtube though from others who might have done what you're asking for.
Just beautiful...Are u faculty there or Student
We're both staff. Students have a different housing on campus that's also very nice.
I’m planning to relocate to Riyadh. My Question is related to Pet Dogs? Do tenants allow keeping dogs inside apartment? Or is it hard to find a place ?
Because I had this good perception when I moved to Turkiye that they love animals but it’s been 3 years I’m struggling to find an apartment which allow dog.
Can you please help me regarding this? So I make my relocation decision accordingly. I donot want to abandon my dog.He’s part of my family.
We were able to bring our dog from the US, however, our situation is a little unique in that our employer is also our landlord :) We didn't have to do any apartment shopping, so I'm not sure what the rules might be where you're looking. I'd start reaching out now to both your employer and apartment complexes, compounds, etc. to see what you can learn. I hope you're able to find something, pets are definitely part of the family!
What do you do in Saudi Arabia?
Great video, can you upload how British citizens can buy small holding farming land in Saudi Arabia Mecca and medinah please
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
@@EricAndAsh thanks for the reply and wow I am also looking to work for a university in the ksa as a lecturer or a researcher, can you do a video of how did you secure your university job in KSA please, thanks
@@rayhanabdullahz7093 I'm afraid our story isn't that exciting, and it has been almost 10 years now. I'd encourage you to look at universities and research centers to which your background aligns, and see if they have openings or seek to build connections with people in your field. When we moved to Saudi Arabia, we weren't specifically looking to move here as opposed to somewhere else... It was just a normal job search and it happened that this was the best place for us to further our careers.
did you buy this house ? if yes how ?
We rent our home here in Saudi.
I am a American student (major of science) and really looking forward to move to Saudi Arabia. Could I email you with a few questions?
If you're looking to study at KAUST, the best way to learn more is to go to their student admissions page - admissions.kaust.edu.sa
How do you like it here 😊
We love it! We've now been in the house 2 1/2 years and it's been great!
How can Eu citizen buy house there? Have any advice?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
how much would a house like this cost in the west?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Hi, could I contact you personally ? Considering a move to Riyadh thanks
How much it cost to buy such a house in Saudi Arabia
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. We're not sure what the local rate for rents (or purchasing) would be outside of the university.
Are you in Riyadh or Jeddah?
We're near Jeddah at Kaust!
Do you have 2 bedrooms and how much per month rent?
Please, revert as possible as you see my message.
It's a 3 bedroom. We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide.
Why do you have a beautiful home and I live in an apartment for 14 years🗿
hi can you help me to know the housing for vsrp internship ?
Students and interns have shared housing close to the university. I think they each get their own room/bathroom in a shared apartment, but you could reach out to the VSRP team to confirm. Sorry that we don't have access to one of the apartments to show :)
I love u and home
How much? Please include the currency
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
I assume you rent. Do you mind me asking what the cost is?
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide.
Can anyone can buy house in Saudi arabia?? How much is the price of house ? Can you got nationality as well after buying house in this country!?
Getting nationality in KSA is not easy. Generally your father must be Saudi.
As the other person said, becoming a Saudi citizen isn't something that's easy, and it's not something we're trying to do. I don't believe that expats can buy houses either, so we're renting.
@@EricAndAshactually with permanent residency program u can buy a house and establish ur business.
It's alomst impossible to obtain saudi citizenship because we r arab origin and we care a lot about our lineage. There r conditions for obtaining saudi citizenship, including that u must be a muslim and u must be in saudi arabia for 15 years, u must speak and read Arabic and u don't have a criminal record. There is special program for permanent residency such as the Green Card that enables u to buy a property, establish ur own business and u have facilities and treatment exactly like a saudi citizen.
Hi Ash and Eric ! Thank you so much for this video. My family and I enjoyed watching your channel.
My family and I are moving there in December to Jeddah and we really wanted to ship some of our stuff but didn’t know how. You mentioned you ship your bed from the state. Could you please share with us the company you ship with ? Thank you in advance
Thanks for reaching out - our shipment was arranged by KAUST when we moved over 8 years ago, so unfortunately we don't remember all the details about how it was managed. Sorry!
@@EricAndAsh thank you so much 😊
But Why are you guys in KAUST?
We work here - KAUST as been our home for almost 8 years now!
How much is price pz
We're in a unique situation because the housing is rented directly through the university where we work, and it's only available to university employees. My understanding is that there is a sliding scale for housing rates to make sure no one is paying over a certain % of their salary on housing. If you're looking to work at KAUST the HR and onboarding teams would be able to give you more information about how much it would cost for you, but I think our rent is very reasonable, plus it includes electricity, water, gas, internet, etc. and is fairly well furnished if you choose to keep the furniture they provide. We're not sure what the local rate for rents would be outside of the university.
Which city in saudi?
We're at KAUST which is north of Jeddah.
Music is too loud
Do you need to be able to speak Arabic in order to live over there and work?
Our work is done in English, and many people throughout the country speak excellent English. We spent 3 semesters trying to learn Arabic, but ultimately we gave up as we almost never had the opportunity to practice :)
I have a question! How much did they pay you to make this video?
:) Nothing. We've just had lots of people ask about living at KAUST, so we thought we'd share what the housing is like here. Not everyone has the chance to come to KAUST before moving here, so it can sometimes be hard to know what you're getting into moving across the world sight-unseen. We found blogs super helpful when we moved here 8 years ago, so we do our best to pass on what we can to other people making up their minds if KAUST is right for them.
@@EricAndAsh not even a high five from Chris Sealey?
I find it hard to believe.
Also, this is not at all an accurate portray of how it is living on campus.
But then again, it still doesn't exist a video that actually tells it how it is.
منزل جميل 🥰🥰🥰
Aw, thanks! We're really happy with it!
What company do you work for?
We work at KAUST!
House cost?
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. Overall, though, it tends to be very reasonable - especially considering all utilities, maintenance, high speed internet, basic furnishings, community facilities, and more are included.
@@EricAndAsh thank you for the information, I am wanting to move to KSA from Australia
How is the pay there
It's competitive and most people are able to save well with a little effort. There are so many different types of jobs though, it would be impossible to provide specifics.
Are these house for sale or for rent?
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available to rent for people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
Your house is amazing! just wondering what the rent for one of these would be? or the price range if you bought it
Thanks!
Thanks! We love our house! We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family. We live about 1 hour from Jeddah, so I'm not sure what similar options might be like in any of the big cities of Saudi Arabia.
@@EricAndAsh interesting! Appreciate the thorough response 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Do they let self employed folk live there?
@@shuibabdullah4932 No, everyone who lives on the KAUST compound is either an employee or student at the university or at one of our partner companies on campus.
How much is the rent per month
We live at KAUST, and the houses on-campus are only available for rent to people who work here. If you're employed at KAUST they'll let you know your housing options (there are a couple neighborhoods) and what rent costs. Rent can vary a bit as it's maxed out at a percentage of your salary to make sure it stays at a reasonable rate if someone doesn't make as much. Students also have different housing that is free if shared with other students or is highly subsidized if they bring a family.
@@EricAndAsh many thanks, just two questions plz. I read on the website the palms three bedroom is 16k usd. So is this after the percentage or before ? Will they charge me 25% from 16k? Also, is schooling free for the children of kaust staff ?
@@thesemantisist your HR or hiring partner is going to be the best person to confirm these questions, but the housing fee is taken out of your monthly salary. They would be able to work with you to let you know how much of that 16k you would be responsible if it accounts to more than 25% of your salary. And schooling is a benefit that KAUST provides for the eligible children of its faculty, staff, and postgraduate students. You can see more at tks.kaust.edu.sa/why-tks-school-you