Dubai: areas to consider living?
Jul 24th 2007, 10:39 am
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Dubai: areas to consider living?
A complete newbie here - and my first post...so hi to all 
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
Jul 24th 2007, 10:51 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
A complete newbie here - and my first post...so hi to all
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
The Greens and Al Barsha are other areas to consider - 10/15min drive tops to DIC. Marina would be practically on your doorstep though for work.
Jul 24th 2007, 10:59 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
Thanks for the welcome Miss Eck...
Numbers 2 & 3 on the list
Will look them up.
regards
ssuh
Numbers 2 & 3 on the list
Will look them up.
regards
ssuh
Jul 24th 2007, 11:02 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
what do you do, ssuh?
Jul 24th 2007, 11:04 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
Al Barsha will be the most affordable option out of all three. Marina is lovely and probably ideal for a batchelor as you have quite a bit on your doorstep.
Jul 24th 2007, 11:06 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
Hi jvr20
I'm in IT Consultancy & Project Management......
......well that's what it says on my business card
ssuh
I'm in IT Consultancy & Project Management......
......well that's what it says on my business card
ssuh
Jul 24th 2007, 11:08 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
cool. Welcome and see you at the next gathering!
Jul 24th 2007, 11:15 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
Miss Eck
That is a great link...many thanks
Most detailed map I've seen of the area....really useful
regards
ssuh
That is a great link...many thanks
Most detailed map I've seen of the area....really useful
regards
ssuh
Jul 24th 2007, 11:16 am
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Jul 24th 2007, 11:30 am
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
Jul 24th 2007, 12:27 pm
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Re: Dubai: areas to consider living?
A complete newbie here - and my first post...so hi to all
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
I've been visiting this board for a few weeks and it's seems like a real community on here so here's hoping you can help me.
It's near certain that I'll be coming over to Dubai to work at the end of September / early October - staying for a few years.
My ultimate intension is to purchase a property and, as a single guy, think I will be looking for an apartment. I'm planning a trip over in August to do some exploring with my agent but, ahead of that, would welcome any input from clearly knowledgable 'locals' to suggest suitable areas - and I suppose those one might consider avoiding
I will be working in Internet City and it's been suggested by my agent that the Dubai Marina would be an ideal base ...but are there others I should consider?
Having driven into London from Surrey for the past 8 years I'm used to a long commute (1 hour ++) but have heard that the traffic is way way worse in Dubai so not to venture too far away. Is the commute really that bad?
Anyways sorry for the long intro....most grateful for any suggestions?
regards
ssuh
