Ranco Village

  In Saudi Arabia, the majority of foreigners live in Western-styled compounds (KSA). It's like living in a small self-contained holiday village in ex-pat exclusive housing. Range of pools, eateries, markets and other amenities are available in the better ones. Within the  Western Compounds in Riyadh , the dress code is Western, with some compounds outright prohibiting Saudi attire, and Saudis are absolutely not permitted socially! In general, lodging on Western compounds in Saudi Arabia is of good quality and roomy. Compound living is more expensive than living off it (anything from 100,000 to 200,000 SAR for a three-bedroom villa or even more), but most foreigners prefer it because of the liberty, security, and amenities. If you have a family, we would not recommend living off-site; at least they have some freedom within the compound. Compound Security   The  Western Compounds in Riyadh  are highly safe. They have elevated concrete walls that are usually ...