Hello,Hi,
Does anyone live in "Cedre Villas"? Any feedback on what its like to live there or the surronding area etc?
Appreciate some feedback please.
Thank you![]()
Hello,
I recently moved to Dubai with my husband and 3 yr old son, we live in Cedar Villas. I like living here, the places are nice. Because the Villa's are so new, I find it a bit hard to meet people, since many Villa's around me are empty yet. The area is good for kids to ride bikes, the pool and playground area isn't finished yet. There is a Spinneys in the old DSO area that we go to, along with coffee shop, liquor store, etc.
I'm happy so far with the place, looking to meet some friends around the area soon though.
Let me know if you have any more specific questions, I would be glad to help.
Abby
Hello,Hi Abby
My husband and I and are 2 kids are moving to Dubai this year and im guessing we will be moving into the Emirates pilot designated Ceder Villas. Would love to hear all about life there for you...My kids are 3 and 4... Is your husband with EK? Is the area still a ghost town or are people moving in every week? We checked out the villas and they seemed nice.
Hope to hear from you
X
Hello,
When will you be moving here? Yes, husband is with EK. Its not a ghost town here, many people have moved in. Everyone is waiting anxiously for the pool to open! Our community center is said to open Aug 2010. I have been in Dubai since October, and I am still adjusting. I haven't made any close friends yet, so thats hard. Have you looked into schools at all yet for your little ones when its time? The Villas are nice, we are happy here. I'm from a small town, so I enjoy being a bit out of the city. Everything is in driving distance though. I would love to answer any questions you may have!
My husband is on the 777, and he is happy here. Do you mind me asking why your husband is leaving us airways? We are from Minneapolis, MN. We have a 3 yr old son, he will be 4 in November. I've been interested in the American School of Dubai. They have a new campus that is supposed to open this fall in Al Barsha. It would be a bit of a drive from our Villa though. Festival city wouldn't be that bad of a drive. I haven't toured any schools, but I think its a good idea before choosing. Will you be working while your here? We spend a lot of our days going to the Habtoor pool (part of the EPC club) or the beach. When Peter is gone on trips, I tend to get a little bored. I need to get involved in something, and I hoping with time I will meet more people. We furnished our Villa, and still are working on it slowly. I think a lot of people tend to ship their things here. I think it would be a lot less stressful doing it that way, and you have your own things, making it feel a little more like home.Hi
My husband just got the job offer (AIRBUS) and is planning on a July ground school. We will probably come over in August. We are from Phoenix, AZ. (YOU??) My husband is leaving his job at us airways to come over...Is your husband happy thus far??
We were in Dubai a couple of months ago and did check out as much as we could in the 6 days...Im trying to find a school now for my 4 year old and not sure whether a uk school or american would be best..I like the sound of Universal Americian school which is in festival city (thats fairly close to Ceder I think?) My little girl turns 4 in December so I have a while to look for her.. Im sure living in a totally different country and not knowing anyone is really difficult at first..How do you spend your days?? I really hope the pool opens soon YIKES !!
Did you get the unfurnished villa?? If so how was shoppping for stuff, appliances etc?? We are thinking of shipping our house and car over to save the hassles when we arrive..So many things to figure out!!
XX
My husband is on the 777, and he is happy here. Do you mind me asking why your husband is leaving us airways? We are from Minneapolis, MN. We have a 3 yr old son, he will be 4 in November. I've been interested in the American School of Dubai. They have a new campus that is supposed to open this fall in Al Barsha. It would be a bit of a drive from our Villa though. Festival city wouldn't be that bad of a drive. I haven't toured any schools, but I think its a good idea before choosing. Will you be working while your here? We spend a lot of our days going to the Habtoor pool (part of the EPC club) or the beach. When Peter is gone on trips, I tend to get a little bored. I need to get involved in something, and I hoping with time I will meet more people. We furnished our Villa, and still are working on it slowly. I think a lot of people tend to ship their things here. I think it would be a lot less stressful doing it that way, and you have your own things, making it feel a little more like home.
EK does have some issues, but I think its hard to find a place these days that doesn't. Are you guys planning on being here long term? We plan to be here 10-15 years, hoping my husband can retire in that time, from the airlines anyway.Abby
My husband is soooo over the us airways bull**** after they merged with his former America West. Hes been here 7 years still on reserve and really cant see things turning around. He applied at Emirates last year when he was told he was getting furloughted (he is 27 from the bottom of seniority) Looking for stability for once...Seems like EK has there own set of issues from whats weve heard but the way we see things we might be better off for a few years! Such a crazy industry !
I hope we can meet up and our kids can play together! Im hoping EK will confirm we are going to be at Ceder...Worries me that I might get Samuel into a school then they change their minds on the accomodation! Have heard they make lots of unscheduled changes! Glad your husband is happy though..Where did he work before?? I used to be a pilot for Mesa Airlines before I had children. Might try to get a job there at some point,,,heard there is a pottery barn and Crate and Barrell!!
Talk soon
X Lucie
p.s do you skype??
EK does have some issues, but I think its hard to find a place these days that doesn't. Are you guys planning on being here long term? We plan to be here 10-15 years, hoping my husband can retire in that time, from the airlines anyway.
I would love to get together once you move out here, and the kids can play together. Mason needs some friends around here! Hopefully they will be able to confirm your accommodations soon. My husband was with Express Jet before coming here, for about 7 years. Yes, there is a Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, and a Bloomingdales if your into that! I miss Target SO much! Having Maids over here is very common, is that something you have given any thought? We personally don't have a Maid, and won't be getting one. Since I won't be working, I'd rather not have someone else raising my kids! Yes we do use Skype, you will need a VPN!
You might be better to leave the car behind and buy or rent one here. You`ll pay 5% inport tax and the car won`t be GCC specification, although apart from the cooling and a/c there won`t be much difference.
Hi,
My husband (also with EK) & I are moving to Cedre on Monday. I have a HUGE favour to ask... please could you send me the measurements of the spaces for the appliances... stove, fridge and dishwasher. I am desperate to order some appliances so that they arrive when we do but don't have any of the measurements.
Much appreciated!
Tammy
Hello, I had all the measurements, but can't seem to find it. I will ask my husband when he gets home if he knows where it is, or maybe he can redo them! Goodluck with the move, we enjoy it here.Hi Ekexpat,
Thanks, we are very excited to get out of the flat!! My daughter & I have been here for 6 months, my husband has been here for 3.5 years. We have been waiting to move to Silicon Oasis phase 1 for a while now but due to some relocations it will be at least a year until we'd get in there & we're looking to buy so the move to Cedre will hopefully not be for more than 2 years. Although very nice villas we find the gardens very small coming from SA.
Re:Cars... cars are very cheap & if you want to pick up a really good deal I would recommend buying a 2nd hand car. You can check out sites like Dubizzle dot com to get an idea of prices.
All the best with your big move!! Dubai is really a lovely place to live.
Hi,
My husband (also with EK) & I are moving to Cedre on Monday. I have a HUGE favour to ask... please could you send me the measurements of the spaces for the appliances... stove, fridge and dishwasher. I am desperate to order some appliances so that they arrive when we do but don't have any of the measurements.
Much appreciated!
Tammy
Abby: Thanks so much for your (& your husband's) help!
Lucie: I don't have the email address as my husband is away & I don't have access to his email. We tried to be very sweet & emailed/called them every week... it didn't get us anywhere. We only managed to get on the non-existent waiting list because of a glitch on housing's behalf which we took up with HR. We haven't found the accommodation department to be very accommodating (excuse the pun)... you are usually only able to deal with your housing rep & when we did try to speak to those higher up in the food chain we were told to deal with our housing rep... & you can be super sweet to them but at the end of the day their orders come from higher up. Anyway, anything is possible... I would email your HR rep & ask her how best to make your preference known to housing. Sometimes it is best to let HR relay the message. It is best to try get into a villa where you will be happy as, unless you are buying, you won't be able to move... and let HR know how you feel.