Dhahran - Post Report Question and Answers
What are the particular advantages of living in this city?
Saving money. - Apr 2016
Desert Designs sells some really great furniture and decor. My house ended up looking like a Bedouin tent. You can also earn/save a good deal of money. Plenty of opportunities to travel around the region. - Jul 2015
Saving money, experiencing a very exclusive culture that most people can't just choose to visit, a sense of community among various groups (consulate, school, residential compound, etc.), and various functions and social outings. - Jun 2015
Saudi Arabia doesn't officially allow tourism so not many Americans have the opportunity to live here. Saudis are very hospitable on a one-on-one basis although dealings with government officials can be difficult. You can save money here due to the extra allowances you receive being assigned here and there are interesting places to travel to in the region. - Jan 2014
Saving money. - Oct 2012
