Arabian Ranches or where else to live?

[Spurdog]

Possibly moving out to Dubai late summer and have been told to look at the Lakes, Springs and Meadows for accommodation. Had in mind a 3 bed Villa. My wife and I and maybe a 16 year old. Approx 215,000AED allowance.

Any advice would be appreciated appreciated

[sgilli3]

Possibly a 3 bed springs...not the others though

Springs would start from about 215,000dhs for small 3 bed up to 270,000dhs+
Lakes - you would be looking at 250,000 dhs +
Meadows _ 300,000+

Please remember, that almost all rentals are paid with 1 cheque- 1 year upfront.

[Spurdog]

Are the springs any less desirable than the others or is it just because they are smaller properties

[sgilli3]

No less desireable in any way- well established communities...a little smaller than the others...nothing is cheap here !!!!!!!!!!

[Spurdog]

Am I correct in saying this would be unfurnished. If so is it expensive to kit out a house if buying furniture over there. My company I believe would provide me with all the 'white' goods

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by Spurdog

Am I correct in saying this would be unfurnished. If so is it expensive to kit out a house if buying furniture over there. My company I believe would provide me with all the 'white' goods

Yes this would be unfurnished (and most dont have even stoves/ovens)
You can furnish relatively cheaply from classifieds here- also people come and go a lot here- you will find cheap things people want to get rid of before moving back to their home countries.
Is the company going to finance shipping your furniture here, or would you prefer to start afresh and leave your possessions behind?

[Spurdog]

We'll be leaving a lot behind, so I guess I'll be looking to get the majority over there.
Back to areas, I would be working in the Jebel Ali area, so the Lakes, Springs and Meadows were recomended. Can you advise any other. We like a bit of space / garden. Not to boxed in, if you know what I mean.
And thanks for your assistance

[Iron Horse]

Prep work is being done on the road next to the Springs going to and from the Greens. I've heard rumors that traffic will become a nightmare along this road soon. All of the Palms in the median have been removed. Just ask your leasing agent about this issue.

[Spurdog]

Back onto accommodation as it is the most important issue for me, if I come outo Dubai. Offer is there, just trying to make up my mind
I'll be working in the JA Free Zone and have been directed to the Emirates hills area. How is the drive from Arabian Ranches and would I get a 3 Bed Villa / Townhousefor 225K.
Anything on Jumeirah South would also be appreciated.

[sgilli3]

AR prices start around 230,000dhs...so you may be lucky
The cheaper the price, usually means smaller, and further from facilities
The "better" of the AR villas would be 260,000dhs +

To JAFZ it will take approx 20 min+ (depending on time of day), with a big part of that time spent getting out of the ranches.

Mirdiff usually has more affordable housing (villas), that will be in your budget, but then its a much longer commute (at least double from AR)

You may find a 2 bed in AR for just under your budget

You may find a 3 bed apartment at the Marina within your budget