International City

Pasanada · #1 (**permalink**) 18th March 2008, 10:26 AM

I've been told my company will be renting a studio apartment for me in the International City. I'm lead to believe that there is a sewerage plant close by. This isn't the problem as we get sewerage problems here in Spain and I'm used to the awful smells they generate!!!

What I would like to know, is this a good area? Does anyone live in this area and what facilities are available i.e. shops, restaurants, gyms etc.

TIA

Geordie Armani · #2 (**permalink**) 18th March 2008, 10:50 AM

It is a bit out of town, but personally I think it looks really nice and had there been two beds we would have considered it. There is a huge mall called Dragonmart within walking distance that literally sells everything you can possibly think off!!

Elphaba · #3 (**permalink**) 18th March 2008, 11:01 AM

It is rather isolated and I don't think there is much is the way of shops or restaurants on site, Dragonmart not withstanding. Yes Dragonmart sells just about everything, but I don't think there is a supermarket.

Pasanada · #4 (**permalink**) 18th March 2008, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm not a huge fan of shopping for for every day basics, its nice to know there is something close by.

I'll have a car so travelling isn't a problem. I'm pleased its a little out of the way, I do like to relax after work with a little peace and quiet........jeez, I sound like I'm getting old!!! Haha!!

desertengineer · #5 (**permalink**) 18th March 2008, 11:07 AM

Hi pasanada,
There is sewerage problems due to Sewarage tankers dont want to wait their queue for unloading to the treatment plant .
And midnight , some tankers are secretly unloading their sewerage water to manholes located in the road between Chinamart and spain section. Because of this there is owerflowing of sewerage water to the streets.And smell is coming from overflooded sewerage water on the street ( Dubai police should fix a cam system for these roads to prevent this illegal action)