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Originally Posted by Swan Family
Hi guys, thanks for all your answers, I feel a little better about the move after a good night sleep and all your help.
Alli - My husband will have a car but I don't think I want to drive over there. Do you think it would still be possible for me to live over there if I'm stuck indoors all day? I can tell you I'm not an outdoors person to start with, but I do like to go out every now and then to the shops etc.
Another question is about doctors. Is it easy to get on the books of a local doctor? I now here if the books are shut you need to go to a medical centre and just sit and wait for the next available doctor. How does it all work over there?
Where abouts does everyone live? How expensive is it? How long would it be to Wafi Residence?
How hard is it to rent a place? Do they require rental references etc?
I have heard about The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes, The Ranches and The Greens. Do these places have apartments or are they just villas? We don't want to have any lawn maintenance etc to do on the weekend thats why we want an apartment.
Also with rent payments up front, does it all depend on where you rent or does every landlord expect 12 months rent in advance?
(My husband is only discussing offers with the company at the moment so we haven't signed anything as yet. And I need all my questions answered before I'm happy LOL.)
Thanks again for all your help
Kelly
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Kelly - Im not an outdoor person either - and I manage it....BUT it depends on hour flexible your hubbies hours are. My DH works for himself, so I have the luxury of him being able to take me where I want, without too much hassle ( but I ususally plan days out, so he knows in advance)
If your DH is stuck at work from 7 -7 , 6 days a week, you may struggle a little though..
Places like Arabian Ranches, Springs, Meadows and Lakes are all villas.
The Greens are apartments.
I believe Alli lives there, and is really happy with the area.
People generally chose areas to live in that are either close to schools, work ...or the big one- within their budget.
As you may be aware, schooling and education are both very expensive here.
Most landlords expect rent to be paid up front (1 cheque), though others will acept 2 or 3 cheques...depends on LL.
In all of our years in Dubai, we had to pay with 1 cheque, and now we moved to Sharjah this wee, our LL was happy with 2 cheques, but we negotiated a better price by paying with 1 cheque.
Most companies, either pay this upfront for you, or may even offer to give you an interest free loan, and you have the payments taken from your salary each month.
It really depend on the company - ideally, you dont want to be paying it from your own pocket !