Another question of costs

[Geordie Armani]

I think JESS would be the closer option to be honest with you and the less scary drive!

[sgilli3]

dont forget to allow money for :
school uniforms and extra curricular activities for the kids.
Health insurance
car insurance
contents insurance
yes there are road tolls (Salik)
what about relocation costs? -if not bringing household with you, then furniture + whitegoods
If your belongings are coming over, also be aware that villas/apartments dont usually come with stoves/ovens
will you need a house cleaner etc- will be approx 30 hds per hr through an agency
do you require a gardener- approx 400 + dhs per month


will try + think of more later..off out the door for a while

[hope]

Originally Posted by Geordie Armani

I think JESS would be the closer option to be honest with you and the less scary drive!

I've applied to JESS for my 2 oldest but here was no place in Year 6 for my youngest so I applied to DESS for him. I'm just wondering how long the drive might take from Arabian ranches to DESS near the Rashid hospital in the rush hour...any takers??!

Thanks sgilli for the additional items for me to add into the equation. Relocation and Health care are included in the package. I would guess that school uniforms, extra curricular activities, car and contents insurance are similar the the UK but still need adding into the budget. If you think of anything else let me know! Thanks again.

[Talisman]

Hope, you haven't said where your husband will be working? I wouldn't restrict myself to Ranches. That roundabout on the Emirates road can be a nightmare!

[hope]

Hi Talisman,

This is a new venture for his company and presently they have no permanent office. They are in the green community at the mo but will be possibly moving elsewhere after we arrive in August but he doesn't know where yet! I was hoping that 'that roundabout' on the Emirates Road would be finished by the time we get there and would be working beautifully with no congestion or queues!! That it the roundabout you are talking about isn't it?

We thought Ranches would be good as the children wouldn't have to travel so far to school, I didn't want them having nightmare journeys in traffic every day and Ranches seemed to solve that problem. What also helped was the fact that they has spaces for all but the youngest and we hope to get him in next year when he starts secondary school. We haven't been offered places yet so are not tied. Any other ideas of good schools and places to live where the kids won't have horrendous journeys? All comments welcome!