Bahtatboy

In my view that would rule out anything Jebel Ali end of Dubai (eg JLT) because the commute would be an arse. Not familiar with the residential areas closer to where you'll be, but others on here will be.

(shades for UV protection)

Meow

You may have have worked out that Eastern is not a term used around here regarding locations as it doesn't really make any sense in a city of this size and shape. And also, which airport?

Looks to me that people are trying to help but it's rather hard when you won't/can't give some facts. You weren't wrong when you said you were bad-tempered were you?

super_hans

Actually, I'm having a good day.
Looking at a map Al Khawaneej is the nearest area.

Millhouse

that's the middle-eastern side

scrubbedexpat141

Have a look at Silicon Oasis and Mirdif.

super_hans

Thanks for the advice, I had been having a look at what's available in Mirdif and it looks favourite, I'll have a quick scan and Silicon Oasis too.

scrubbedexpat141

Silicon is alright. I was there for a short while. It's quiet and lots of half decent apartments. Easy to get on Emirates road and you can be in Downtown in 15ish.

Miridf I know less about, my Mrs teaches in / near Khawaneej and it appears to be purely resi, more villas than apartments but definitely seen some mid rise apartments there.

Just be cautious because you are in / around / under / directly below the flight path for landings in bits of / all of Mirdif. Some say there are better bits that aren't noisy, some say you get used to it, but I couldn't say where is better / worse for the noise.

Millhouse

Lived in mirdif for a year- great place. noise is nothing to worry about - the traffic, however is.

scrubbedexpat141

If you say so, I have no idea. Some people never seemed bothered, others have. But you get more for your money out there don't you...?

Bahtatboy

See...we're generally ok.

super_hans

I never really doubted it. In way of mitigation for my bad temper this is now my 10th week in Jeddah without escaping and generally my mood can be charted like some form of exponential curve of weeks to bad temper....and Hajj is just about to start, wonderful.

mission

WTF is well it is on the eastern edge of Dubai about level with the airport

Jeeze dude don't you know the name of the frigging area/s?

mission

ok just read the rest of the comments....ain't got a clue where Al Khawaneej is

super_hans

I now take back my previous comment about never really doubting it.

Meow

In some streets the planes go directly overhead and are LOUD. I was at a client's place last week that is directly under the flight path and even they say it's annoying - but stay for a cheap rent.

It may be the equivalent of living on a busy road but surely no one does either if they have a choice? I maintain that some parts of Mirdif are worse then others but agree that the traffic can be a right pain around there.