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Saray Tower accommodation - Sidra Medical

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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 07:23

Hi guys, I am in the same situation as Tilly. I was just told I will be staying at Saray Tower. I was hoping for the 44 West Bay tower, but I suppose it has filled up. Tilly, are you in Doha yet? If so what do you think of the apartment. Also, do they provide singles with 1 bdrm or 2? From the pictures they sent me, the inside of the apartment seems comparable to the West Bay buildings, however, I know the area is very crowded and not the most pretty neighbourhood...also probably a bit far from the Sidra office considering traffic. Is the housing department at Sidra flexible? I will be in Doha in 10 days, and I am not sure if I should ask about other housing options now or if I should just stick with this and see how it is when i get there. Thanks. edited by zuzu747 on 01/10/2014 <em>edited by zuzu747 on 01/10/2014</em>

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rubyblue

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 15:36

Agree with MaryCatherine if it was me I would fight hard to get Al Rayyan Oasis which is much nicer all round....but it looks like until all the staff housing at Education City is ready which is not in the forseeable future then Saray is the main residence -as stated it is much cheaper for housing here but the traffic there is horrendous and all around the C ring is a nightmare in fact ! but they do give you a worker bus to get you to and from offices so at least you won't have to attempt a drive to work...

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 15:28

I very much doubt if any but the upper echelon of SIDRA staff would be housed in West Bay. It is very expensive in comparison to the Mshereb area. Be very aware that traffic from Mshereb to Sidra will be dire for the foreseeable future unless you are on shift work and can travel against traffic. Lots of people like Mshereb because it is older and more interesting, has established businesses and restaurants within relatively good walking distance (when it starts to cool down). If you have never lived in the GCC or a developing country, Mshereb can be a bit of a shock to the system. I have no doubt the building itself is acceptable, but as Qatar was named the 2nd most polluted country in the world by WHO this week, be prepared for a big change coming from a more developed country.

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rubyblue

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 15:22

Yes it sounds like it- if you google it and it is next to the Jaidah Flyover then that is the same one

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abby86

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 00:22

Is this the same place as Saray Mshereb Deluxe Hotel Residence?

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Latest post on 15 August 2014 - 18:44

Hi everyone Sorry if this has already been covered in another thread-I have searched for it but couldn't find anything. I am relocating from the UK and am starting work with Sidra next month I have been allocated an apartment in Saray Tower which is in the Musherib area. I'd hoped to be located in West Bay as I haven't been able to find out much about Musherib. Does anyone know about this area? What things there are to do and see locally? I'm a bit concerned that I'm going to be quite far out from the city centre without much to do locally so if anyone has any knowledge of the area that would be great. Thanks in advance for your help.

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