the first few months - shared flat?
 

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a shared flat their first few months of arriving in Dubai?

I have a hotel paid-for in my first 2-3 weeks in Dubai - and being single in Dubai I am considering sharing (paying rent for) flat/villa/house for the first few months to get used to Dubai/meet people/live with other expats.

I'd really appreciate any insight on flat sharing, leads (have been on gulf news but there are about a MILLION non-descriptive ads for flats and people looking for flatmates in the marina mostly.

Specifically how would I find an expat with a professional flatshare(all mod cons, own bathroom, great view, pool, etc.) near to DIFC?

Modestly, I'd be the idea flatmat - excellent cook, tend to have copious amounts of wine on hand, clean & tidy, massive music selection, spare time spent in the gym or on the beach in the sun...

Thanks!
R (canukabroad) & LOL as I re-read this post.

Re: the first few months - shared flat?
 

i'm sure inselaffen will be able to give you some good pointers...

MM, xx

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so why are you still single eh.....hmmmmmmmmmmm

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thanks MM - I'll see what ins has to say.

'single in dubai'... meaning other half will not move to Dubai also

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oh...that's a pity...it's a nice place

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the best two places to look are dubizzle.com and expatriates.com

they both usually have plenty of rooms going in shared villas and apartments. a lot of which are for short term rent on a monthly basis.

for DIFC i would recommend trying to find a room in a Villa Jumeirah or Umm Suqeim. both nice areas close to the beach and close to a lot of the nice bars/clubs etc.

PM me if you want any more info

Insel

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hello mate, i think you could be just what im looking for. I moved to dubai 4 days ago and im in a hotel as well for the next 3 weeks. I have an accomodation allowance but its not great but wanted to be in an area which was a little resepctable. i dont know your full situation with regards to accomodation requirements but im after a summit in a vibrant area preferably with a gym so i can work off my christmas overload of quality street and carling. Im 24, male and single but i am a rubbish cook.

send us a email if your interested, cheers, [email protected]

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remove your email...and just send him a PM...unless you want to really really meet people...lol

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nice of you to include it in your reply just to make sure the freaks notice it

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It's okay, I wrote it down ''again'' :eek:

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I am nice...it comes naturally

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it's turning into your lucky day missus...

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God bless BE :thumbsup:

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when's the housewarming? Got a nice bottle of wine to bring :eek:

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Yea when's the Party....eh eh eh...tell me, tell me, tell me :sneaky:

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Hi- I am also moving to DIFC from the UK, single, professional, and looking for a flat share

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I thought you were moving to Festival City not the DIFC :confused:

best places for finding shared accomodation are dubizzle.com and expatriates.com

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Im moving on the 24th, and will be staying with a friend fr the first 2-3 weeks, but after that i will be looking for a share in Jumeirah. I'll be working in The Palladium from March or from home to start with, but keen to find somewhere nice to live in JBR. When are you moving? Where are you moving from in the UK???

Cheers,
J

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Hey.. I will be working at the Festival City (sorry i thought that was DIFC?)

So Mirdiff villas will be good.. but also I gues Jumeriah villas?

Single girl.. chilled out.. mind my own business and just want 1 good flat share who is also an expat..

cant be hard :-(

Re: the first few months - shared flat?
 

where's the Palladium :confused:

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I would recommend sharing to start with, so you get to know as many people as possible.

But, try and pay by the month, so you can leave when you want to.

I'm sharing for the first year, and one of my housemates is the most untidy person I've ever met, its digusting.. and I lived in a crappy student house for three years... so thats saying something!

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DIFC is the Dubai International Financial Centre on SZR.
Jumeirah could be a bit of a pain for getting to Festival City although you will be going in the opposite direction to the jams

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i thought you said you'd got a flatshare with a friend in mirdiff for a good monthly rate...??

MM, xx

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Well Ive been offered a Villa Share in Mirdiff at AED 4000 a month inc Water, electricity and cable and internet. Is this good??

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4000 is a decent price!

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Yea but there's no pool.. and I really want to use a pool! So i will have to join the Fitness First which is walking distance.. would anyone know how much the membership is for Fitness First??

Re: the first few months - shared flat?
 

just have a look on the websites you have been given you might find something with a pool withi your budget.

might be easier if you keep your question about accomodation on one thread then its easier for everybody to follow. You'll probably get better answers that way.

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350 some / month... but there's different packages.. oh and the one in Mirdif doesnt have a pool

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errr...the one in Mirdif does have a pool....

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hmmm thought it didnt... my mistake!

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Dubizzle has been great for my other half-he is in a villa share (5 of them) in Jumeriah 1 with a pool for 4000, he really likes it.......

Just need to keep ringing and go and see a few places in different areas to get a feel for them

Good luck :)

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I'm being put up in a company flat when I arrive next week sharing with a Lebanese guy.........Don't wanna share though! Looking forward to having my own space to chill.......unless I can't find anything affordable that is!