British Family moving to Dubai - Advice Please

[plaq]

Hi all.

Good chance that me and family (wife and 2 kids, 1 and 3) will be leaving rainy London for Dubai. Any advice on where to live would be welcome - office will be on Sheikh Zayed rd, so presumably Jumeirah or similar. Would like something close to beach, prob 4 bedroom villa, preferably with pool - ideally in an area popular with ex-pats who have kids (important to me that my wife makes friends quickly etc). Good nursey school nearby would help.

Any general thoughts from anyone who has done this with young kids would also be very welcome.

Cheers all.

[Geordie Armani]

what budget do you have for accomodation, that makes all the difference

[Elphaba]

And where on SZR? It is a long road.

[plaq]

Thanks. Near Capricorn Tower on SZ road. On budget, I'm still waiting for package details but usual company policy for senior positions is to provide a comparable level of housing in a comparable area. Current house is valued at around GBP700,000. I would expect to get a housing allowance, which perhaps I could top up if I want something better.

Sorry to be so vague, but the package is always the last thing you get.

[Elphaba]

You will be working in the main built up section.

When moving to Dubai, don't accept anything until you know your package is sufficient. Rent is very high, especially if you are after a 4-bed villa with pool near the beach, supposing you will be able to find something suitable. You'd probably want to be in Jumeirah or Umm Sequim.

Let's hope your housing allowance is very high indeed.

[plaq]

Cheers. What would you estimate on annaul rent, 350,000?

[Elphaba]

More for those areas.

If you want a private pool you will be looking at anything from AED 400 - 500k per annum, I reckon. Less if you are happy to share a pool, or live elsewhere.

[plaq]

Crazy! i'll post details of the package once i have it and would appreciate your comments.

[Elphaba]

Please do. Best to get it right from outset!

[Geordie Armani]

yes the rents are mental in that part of town, and availability is short too. Good luck with the package, do get back to us for advice, it can save alot of hassle in the long run