Where to live?

[51T]

Hello, we are currently living outside of Paris, France and will be relocating to Dubai towards the end of August. What area do you recommend to live in? Disregarding cost (I can sort that part out) where would you live and why?

[Elphaba]

People will need to know a bit more in order to make suggestions.

Budget - makes a big difference as no point recommending areas outside of your budget & costs vary widely
Villa or apartment
Do you have children & if so what schools will they be going to?
Do you have pets?
Where will you be working?
Do you need to be mainly with other Western expats? (It amazes me how many people seem to need that)
Do you drive?
Do you want to be close to the beach?

[51T]

Thank-you for responding. This will be our third time in the Emirates (just to shed some light). The two previous times we were in Abu-Dahbi. We have four children whom I educate at home. I am looking for a villa. Our children range in age from 13years to 6 years. We have a budget that is over 250k AED. School access is not an issue however I am looking for music teachers (guitar, piano), a French teacher, and an Arabic teacher who are willing to come to our home to instruct the children. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

[51T]

I do drive, beach nice but not necessary and we do not have pets.

[Bigjimbo]

Look on the sticky guide to renting

[51T]

Thank-you both. I took a look at the sticky and it was helpful. Should I start a new thread for teachers or would either of you have better advice?

[Darkt]

Originally Posted by 51T

Thank-you both. I took a look at the sticky and it was helpful. Should I start a new thread for teachers or would either of you have better advice?

A better advice would be to start with a forum search for similar threads Then may be start a new thread if you don't find the exact information you are looking for.

[51T]

Really appreciate all the help. I'm not very proficient with forums.

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by 51T

Thank-you for responding. This will be our third time in the Emirates (just to shed some light). The two previous times we were in Abu-Dahbi. We have four children whom I educate at home. I am looking for a villa. Our children range in age from 13years to 6 years. We have a budget that is over 250k AED. School access is not an issue however I am looking for music teachers (guitar, piano), a French teacher, and an Arabic teacher who are willing to come to our home to instruct the children. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Nice budget.

For a nice big villa consider Jumeirah/Umm Sequim, Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, The Meadows.

[51T]

Thanks Elphaba for the names of some of the areas! I think I am starting to get a feel for the city. I have been looking at google maps. Looking forward to landing in Dubai at the end of August, settling the children and schooling in Dubai. Any of you know any home schoolers