Missed your second Question..Yes Family can fly with you on a "visit Work Visa" Issued by QP..which is later converted to your sponsorship once your resident permit is stamped..

My suggestion..Always insist on bringing your family with you..it is really helpful during the initial setting up process..

I suspect..your being a One year contract they will insist that you stay in their compound ..which is a good facility compared to the commercial compounds which are too pricey..