Medusa
I live on a small compound provided by my husbands company. I thoroughly enjoy it but then this is our first experience expat-ing so it is all an adventure. Compound life has its ups and downs. I love the 'open doors' concept of my daughters friends coming in and out. Sometimes it can be a bit much but then we lock the door and say come back later.
We have access to a pool and gym and free maintenance. Yes the security can be over the top, but hey nothing is perfect. At least we know we are being looked after.
I thoroughly enjoy all the different cultures on our compound and to me it is like living in a small global village. As a western woman I have never felt uncomfortable amongst women who cover up or dress conservatively in comparison to the west. I dress how I please for me but I have never been into exposing large amounts of flesh any way. Its all my husband can do to get me in shorts.
But as Kimo says you might not have a choice so do your home work. A decent villa in a compound would start at 16000qr if you had to find your own and if you were extremely lucky. Housing is at a premium and compound owners often prefer to rent out complete compounds to companies rather than individuals. If your company is a big one ask for the name of their compound(s) and then ask around on QL if anyone lives there or knows of it.
Hope that helps.
Medusa
I live on a small compound provided by my husbands company. I thoroughly enjoy it but then this is our first experience expat-ing so it is all an adventure. Compound life has its ups and downs. I love the 'open doors' concept of my daughters friends coming in and out. Sometimes it can be a bit much but then we lock the door and say come back later.
We have access to a pool and gym and free maintenance. Yes the security can be over the top, but hey nothing is perfect. At least we know we are being looked after.
I thoroughly enjoy all the different cultures on our compound and to me it is like living in a small global village. As a western woman I have never felt uncomfortable amongst women who cover up or dress conservatively in comparison to the west. I dress how I please for me but I have never been into exposing large amounts of flesh any way. Its all my husband can do to get me in shorts.
But as Kimo says you might not have a choice so do your home work. A decent villa in a compound would start at 16000qr if you had to find your own and if you were extremely lucky. Housing is at a premium and compound owners often prefer to rent out complete compounds to companies rather than individuals. If your company is a big one ask for the name of their compound(s) and then ask around on QL if anyone lives there or knows of it.
Hope that helps.