Dubailand neighborhoods input please?

[waterlilys]

Greetings from the US,

Can I pick your brain? My husband and I are considering his taking a position involving Dubailand, Universal Studios section.

1) Could some kind soul suggest compounds/neighborhoods nearest to there?

We expect to live in a small 2bd villa or apt., no kids

2) Would these neighborhoods avoid the traffic congestion I keep hearing about in Dubai for a work commute?

3) I read on a blog that although this one person's employer had paid for villa accommodation that it was shoddy, leaking roof etc. ... is that the norm?

4) Can I assume it would have central Air?

5) and most importantly ... will I be able to see my favorite U.S. TV show, CBS soap:" Young and the Restless " on cable or satelite or internet TV?

6) oh and where we might find the nearest compounds where there might find a lot of US or Brits just for some familiarity occasionaly?

thank you so much in advance for your time!

[sgilli3]

Hi and welcome to the board.

Currently, the area of Dubailand is under construction.
At a guess, I think Arabian Ranches or The Green Community may be the closest housing areas.(though there will be housing areas inside the Dubailand complex)

The traffic can be a nightmare here, but if you lived within Dubailand, perhaps the commute wouldnt be too bad.

Is the employer organising housing for you? If so- did they suggest an area? If they have, we may be able to give you better travel times etc.

Some housing here is bad, some good, and a lot also depends on your LL, as to how much upkeep they will do on your apartment/villa.
Im too thrilled with the builds here, but thats just me.

Yes, all apartments/villas have air con- some have central air (like our last villa), and this one has aircons in each room.

I have seen All my Children ( or some rubbish like it) on here, so perhaps you will get Y&R here.

Dubai is made up of about 80% expats...so you will have no trouble finding other expats.

[Aminah]

Waterlillys,

I am from the US (single female with child) and am considering a position at Universal Studios. They are waiting for me to contact them after researching what my requirements are so an offer can be made.

If you don't mind, I would like to know what kind of package benefits you were able to negotiate.

I will give you my personal email if you feel that you can discuss this.

Thanks!

[alli]

I miss Y+R!!!!!!!! ahhhhh!!

We got the wrong pay tv package - Orbit shows it, but Showtime does not.

Missing it terribly : ((((

[waterlilys]

Originally Posted by Aminah

Waterlillys,

I am from the US (single female with child) and am considering a position at Universal Studios. They are waiting for me to contact them after researching what my requirements are so an offer can be made.

If you don't mind, I would like to know what kind of package benefits you were able to negotiate.

I will give you my personal email if you feel that you can discuss this.

Thanks!

Aminah,

Would be happy to discuss what we know so far although it is still early on.

[waterlilys]

Last time I looked there were updates at soapcity dot com.

[Aminah]

Waterlilys,

Can you shoot me an email at ceenableau at yahoo dot com?

Thanks!