Jiddah Travel Forum

Need help from any one living in Jeddah. I am planning to move to Jeddah for Work from UK. I appreciate if any one can help me with the following questions.
1: Are there any English schools in Jeddah?
2: What sort of entertainment activities available in Jeddah?
3: How difficult is to travel to Makkah from Jeddah at week end.
4: How the cost of living is over there, I know it is a difficult question but if you can just give me a rough idea will be a big help.
5: how difficult is to have internet access/ what sort of internet access is available e.g ADSL etc.

hello
i am ashar from jeddah.
dont worry about english schools. enough schools are here including British, indian and so many. entertainment also available here, but must be islamic. it easy to go makka from jeddah. you can use your car or avail bus service. only 40 minutes journey.
living cost, you can get good two room flat around 14,000 SR and the price level is good and stable. internet too very cheap now. anytype of connection available including dsl.
you can contact me
wassalam
asharonline@gmail.com
966501377418

hi,
-there are many international schools in Jeddah as well as private Saudi schools which teachs both Arabic & English.
-entertainment in Jeddah is mainly two things: shopping and dining out.
plus some recreation & sports activities(beach activities,Jeddah marathon,horse back riding...ect[check my Jiddah page].
-from Jeddah to Makkah by car is about 1:30 hours(it`s 80 KM).
-cost of living....not too expensive,but not cheap either.
-internet access is very easy and available as dail up or DSL or sattlite.

best wishes.
marimar_72

1: yes Many English schools
2: we have al ahli & ettitahd stadium also many clubs for all sports
3: Its very easy to travel to Makkah from jeddah around 75 Km away, 120 KM/hour maximum speed limit.(Only Muslims can enter Makkah city).Jeddah to makkah travel cost will me 30+30=60 SAR
4: How the cost of living is over there, I know it is a difficult question but if you can just give me a rough idea will be a big help.
Cost of leving & food very very cheap as compared to uk.For normal people living in normal areas a single room will cost u 500-600 SAR Per month (roughly 150 $ Per month).If u get small flat of two bed rooms +kitchen+bathroom then monthly flat rent will be 1000-1200 SAR per month.Rent is often paid for 3,4 or 6 months advance duration.
Light bill very cheap (roughly will come 50-100 SAR every month.
Home landline phone rental charges will be 10 $ per month. ADSL line is easily available on same phone landlines.Internet cost per month for 64 kbps will me (90+60=150 SAR),256 kbps speed will be (100+150=250 SAR /Month)....its available upto 4 Mega ps now! www.stc.com.sa