Can anyone recommend expat compounds close to Medina in Jeddah?

Hi. I am considering a contract in Medinah in Saudi, and if I accept both myself and my wife will be moving to Saudi for between 2 and 5 years depending on the contract. As you are all aware the conditions in most of Saudi seem to be very restrictive for European women, and as such it is very important for us, that my wife is located in a good, friendly and supportive ex-pat community, so that the transition for both of us can work. My wife is a fully qualified Chiropodist although I understand that she will not be able to work in Saudi if she comes with me based upon my contract and visa. After having done some research "it appears" that the only two places with any kind of ex-pat infra-structure are Riyadh and Jeddah. I have a contact for Riyadh however it is too far away for us to consider a commutable distance. Jeddah however is just about on the limit of what may be a commutable distance, and as such we are trying to get information on any communities that are in the Jeddah area. Any and all information is welcome as we are both new to this, and have never visited anywhere in Saudi before :) Thanks for any help and advice for the newbies :) :) Allan Davies