Moving to Dubai - Accommodation

[heuerj]

I will be relocating to Dubai in January 2009. Is there anyone who can recommend accommodation for rent near Internet City? Looking not to spend more than 90 000 -110 000 AED per year. Also is it easy for women to find a job in Dubai as my wife wants to work?

[Maz25]

Look in the following areas:

1. Discovery Gardens
2. The Gardens
3. Marina/ Marina Walk
4. JBR
5. Umm Sequeim
6. Barsha
7. The Greens
8. Jumeirah

There are loads of places to live but you would want to live as close to work as possible and minimise the time spent stuck in Dubai traffic.

A lot of women work here. I'm a woman and I work.

[Helios]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Look in the following areas:

1. Discovery Gardens
2. The Gardens
3. Marina/ Marina Walk
4. JBR
5. Umm Sequeim
6. Barsha
7. The Greens
8. Jumeirah

There are loads of places to live but you would want to live as close to work as possible and minimise the time spent stuck in Dubai traffic.

A lot of women work here. I'm a woman and I work.

From the above list, what are the easiest places to take public transport to Internet City ?

Thanks in advance

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by Helios

From the above list, what are the easiest places to take public transport to Internet City ?

Thanks in advance

Public transport??? I wouldn't even know what that looks like even if it ran over me! I've seen a few buses around but would not have a clue about reliability or even where the bus stop is. Saying that, if you need to travel by bus, you could easily find out where to wait for the bus though I would be inclined to say that it is likely that they never run on time!

I live in JBR and I have no trouble catching a taxi in the morning - the most I've had to wait was 5 mins (I normally walk out and straight into a taxi!). Those areas are quite affluent so taxis seem to be quite abundant throughout the day. However, I would suggest that you choose an area based on your personal tastes rather than the availability of taxis.

It is actually better to get your own car as it gives you a lot more flexibility and mobility. Alternatively, if you are patient, the metro will open in September 2009. I forgot to add that you could also live in JLT (opposite side of Sheikh Zayed Road to Marina).

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Look in the following areas:

1. Discovery Gardens
2. The Gardens
3. Marina/ Marina Walk
4. JBR
5. Umm Sequeim
6. Barsha
7. The Greens
8. Jumeirah

There are loads of places to live but you would want to live as close to work as possible and minimise the time spent stuck in Dubai traffic.

A lot of women work here. I'm a woman and I work.

Nothing for AED 100k in several of those areas though...


heuerj, you haven't said what your wife wants to do.

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[heuerj]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

Nothing for AED 100k in several of those areas though...


heuerj, you haven't said what your wife wants to do.

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Wife wants to work with children and or fitness

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

Nothing for AED 100k in several of those areas though...


heuerj, you haven't said what your wife wants to do.

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That is very true! I live in JBR and I think 100k would get you only a flatshare at the mo!

Discovery Gardens/ The Gardens would be better on that budget though it seems that prices are on the up (I'm sure I read somewhere that prices are meant to come down, though I ain't holding my breath!)

[Shingle Peak]

Depends on what you're looking for exactly. How many bedrooms etc.
I live in a one bedroom apartment in the Marina and pay 100K

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by Shingle Peak

Depends on what you're looking for exactly. How many bedrooms etc.
I live in a one bedroom apartment in the Marina and pay 100K

And if it costs 100k to rent a 1 bed in the Marina now, it won't be the case in January and beyond. Don't think it's showing any real sign of showdown either

Have a look on Dubai Property for Sale and Rent, Jobs in Dubai, Dubai Classifieds

The gardens/Discovery garden is ok for taxis. I wait no more than 15mins and that's usually at any time day or night.

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by crazymazy1980

The gardens/Discovery garden is ok for taxis. I wait no more than 15mins and that's usually at any time day or night.

I normally get a taxi as soon as I step outside. I leave home at 7.50 and I'm sitting at my desk for 8am!! 15mins is a bit too much for me - VIPs do not wait that long!