The city Abha (Khobar (Eastern Prov.))

Dear fellow members,
I have been selected for King Khalid University, Abha.
As I am first time visiting KSA, I have some queries
1. How is the city Abha for living?
2. What are the monthly expenses in abha for family of Protected content ?
3. What is the accommodation availability and charges for same.
4. How safe it is to bring my wife and a child of 8 months?

I will be grateful to you if I get these queries answered.
Regards
Y Santosh