deemi786

Hi Guys,

Just got back from Dubai , after staying at the Harbour (emirates Hotel) for 4 days, was lovely.

I need some advice please if you guys and girls would oblige.

I had a look at a few properties whilst i was there to gauge what i could get for my money and im looking for a 3 bedroom apartment , i have between 180'000 AED to 230'000 AED.
Looked at JBR and a few others but they are all so similar that im just not sure what to go for?

Ive also looked on the net at the Better homes site and there are places like the times, waves etc but wanted to know from people that actually live there.

Does anyone know of the nicer apartments around Dubai Marina, ideally id like to be near a nursery and/or school and a supermarket if possible.Want an apartment which has nice views and or is maintained well, some of the ones i saw hadnt been cleaned for a few years!

Am looking to relocate 1st September 2008 and am getting excited, not too worried about accommodation too much as im being put up in the emirates again for 30 thirty days but would still like to know where i should be looking for.

Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Blue Cat

I have two friends who are both in JBR in three beds and love it, I haven't seen the apartments myself so can't comment on what they are like etc. One friend has two young children and there is a nursery opening up in the Marina this summer.

deemi786

Thanks , yeah JBR looks ok, im a bit of a techno geek and have seen other apartments with fancy doo daa secuirty alarms and video entry etc etc , am wondering if its worth spending the extra on security as ill be having lots of I.T gear in my apartment, heard the 24 hour security guys at reception are kinda like the secuirty guards you get in supermarkets, there for viewing purposes only.

But it would be bice to have a nursery below the apartment, do you know what its called?

Zannie

Al Bahar 1 in JBR has a nursery. Jebel Ali Village Nursery.

I've signed up my daughter there for two days a week and it looks really nice, also it comes well recommended.

The only downside is the cost (9k per term just for 2 days), however, not as bad as some I came across.

Just avoid any nurseries connected with Emaar, Raffles in particular, have not heard good things about them.

I have a friend in a 3 bed, in Sham 1 in JBR, really lovely apartment and very spacious.

As for security, you are right, mostly there for show only!

zabone

jbr flats are well reccomended - i live in a 2 bed and have friends in 3 beds....very spacious, good a/c and good pressure of water no matter how high you are......

Border Reiver

The original six towers (aka "Phase 1") is probably the "best" part of the Marina (yes, I am biased) and has a nursery and supermarket downstairs. There is also a real security service in the towers rather than so-called security guards who are mostly decorative.

You should get something for your budget in those towers.

MacScot

I think Dubai marina Phase 2, i.e., Al Majara and Al Sahab towers are better being in the central part of the marina and 4 minute's walk to the beach and hotels. Security is good - front doors locked as you need a pass key card to get in. Also, 5 minutes walk to the new (2009) Marina Mall and sports complex at Wharf I and Wharf II. Rents are cheaper than Phase I and the Promenade.

deemi786

Thanks for that, really helpfull info.

My son is turning 4 end of october, we are a bit worried that he is too young to join this september and too old to join a nursery as he's nearly 4 already. Not too sure what to do in the interim.

deemi786

excuse me for my ignorance but phase 1 and 2 are part of the JBR residences?

Madam Medusa

they start school in the september after they are 3, so he's not too old at all...you need to get schools sorted asap...

MM, xx

Zannie

I think it's referring to the Marina towers, SZR side of marina (or opposite side to JBR). The 1st phase is what is nicknamed 'Tampax Towers' if you've seen them, you'll understand why!!

deemi786

i just choked on my pastrami bagel..............

Yeah finding it really difficult to find him any spaces for FS1 and its a showstopper for me really.

Tried Kings and Wellington as apparently they are the ones nearest to Dubai Marina but anyone know what the nearest ones are near JBR and/or Marina Towers?

arbroath_abroad

sorry but im sure tampax towers are on SZR near the Dusit....

Madam Medusa

yeah, they are, so called cos all the emirates girlies live there, i thought...

MM, xx

deemi786

Tampax towers, goodness me.

Back on track then does anyone actually know what stage i should be looking to enrol my son in, he's going to be 4 on october 30th.

Also any schools.