yeldud

new here...!

There's an ever-increasing chance that i may have to / be able to, re-locate to work in Dubai next year. If i did, it would be for at least three years.
No salary negotiations as yet - it is early days.
In order to inform those discussions, i'd like a steer on where you think i should consider living?

I'm an architect and will be bringing a family. Wife, 7 year old and 3 year old.
I'm not looking to spend the earth, or live in the ultimate lap of luxury, but want a reasonable amount of space, comfort, & good access to amenities, schools, activities and family life. Would love access to a pool etc.

Would welcome thoughts.

be gentle

Yeldud

Bob

Welcome to BE and good luck!

Suggest you have a read around, plenty of threads on this subject and on what to negotiate for to get you started

lullabelle

Hi yeldud

Where you live will depend on where you will be working and where your kids will go to school. Until you know these things it's pretty impossible to give you advice.

There are some great areas in Dubai for expats to live - depends on what you are looking for. Almost every building or compound will have a pool. The driving is pretty awful here so the best thing is to pick somewhere that will not give you a major commute.

rowell

Look at all the threads and get in touch when things are confirmed, far too early to be looking at where you are going to live, with childeren that age schools must be your priority then housing in reasonable proximity

yeldud

Thanks for the replies.
The Office is on Sheikh Zayed Road, if that helps.

winter

SZ Road is a really long road, need an area. Welcome to the bored

yeldud

so it is!
Office is in Al Satwa area.
Does this help?

mentalist

We have lived here over six years and don't know anybody personally who has a pool.

lullabelle

Building or compound. Not villa.

I can count on one hand the people I know who don't have a pool in their compound or somewhere near their building. Abu dhabi was a different story. He's a western expat. Chances are he'll end up near a pool.

yeldud

yes - i'd like to be near a decent pool. (not just a hole full of water) I'm a bit addicted to a few km every week, not to mention something for the nippers. Seems like good exercise given the heat, and an aversion to gym-bashing - unless the pools are as warm as baths..

Meow

Seriously? You don't know anyone who has a pool in their own garden?

Patsy Stoned

Blimey!!!

Victor Meldrew

[QUOTE=yeldud;9663211]yes - i'd like to be near a decent pool. (not just a hole full of water) I'm a bit addicted to a few km every week, not to mention something for the nippers. Seems like good exercise given the heat, and an aversion to gym-bashing - unless the pools are as warm as baths..QUOTE]

If the pool does not have a chiller, then expect pool temps to be around 34 degrees C/94 degrees F from June to October. Swim 'slow style' to build up stroke efficiency ready for .......

.......If pool does not have a heater, it will get pretty chilly Jan to March (26 C/75 F). You just have to swim fast to keep warm!

Good luck with your new adventure and looking for a nice home for your family.

mission

the only person i know is my work colleague and he lives in The Village, other than him, nope no one who has their own pool

mission

and with all due respect to the OP - get things finalised and then hit up the forum for advice, as it is, right now you are kinda pissing in the wind so to speak.