Anyone leaving Dubai and looking to sell their furniture?

[BLM]

Where do all the couches and beds go?!

I'm moving to Dubai in April and from what I can tell, all apartments are unfurnished. Surely there are as many expats leaving as arriving each month, so what do they do with all of their furniture?

Is there some kind of expat forum like Gumtree where people sell off their stuff?

Any advice gratefully received!

[synthia]

Welcome to the forum. I moved your post here where I thought it would get a better response.

From what I have read, the number of expats in Dubai is increasing rapidly, so no, there aren't going to be as many people leaving as there are arriving. That's part of the reason for the building boom.

[Geordie Armani]

there are hundreds of people leaving every week, the cost of living has dramatically jumped. The best place to look is at the supermarket notice boards and in the Gulf News, tons of stuff advertised daily. Good luck with your move.

[BLM]

Thanks Geordie, that's good advice!

My next question is, if I'm working in Media City, what are the best areas to live in? There are just so many blocks going up as Synthia said, and I can't work out from the real estate websites which are the best areas to rent in.

Also, do I buy a car or take taxis everywhere?

[Geordie Armani]

yes you will need a car. What's your budget?? for housing that is!

[BLM]

Well, I'd like to keep it to about what we pay in London (£1,250 per month all in) so about Dhs 108,000. Is that doable? What are bills like?

[Geordie Armani]

no not doable! my building is 130k dhs for a two bed. Elec and water bills are very cheap. I assume you want an apartment not a Villa?

[BLM]

Ouch! Ok what area is that? And yes we are looking for a two-bed apartment. Are there any other bills to take into consideration? Phone/internet? I'm assuming there's no council tax in Dubai ;-)

[Geordie Armani]

yes there is council tax as such, it is 5% of your annual rent, and it is paid on your water and electricity bill. We are in Al Barsha, do you have a map? I can post a link for one if you dont. We are quite near to Media City, about ten minutes or so. Water and Elec is about 250 dhs a month max, internet I think is 250 dhs a month might be less. Husband pays it!

[BLM]

I can't access the map I found, the work firewall keeps shutting it down

Do you like Al Barsha? How long have you lived there for?

Thankyou for all of your help, I really appreciate it!