mickf

Hello to All,

Brit from the North East

Moving to Dubai next week area called Al Barsha, Anyone got the low down on this area?

Whats to do, Where to go etc?

Mick

Madam Medusa

wow, you're moving here and you haven't even visited...?!

al barsha is near mall of the emirates...not far from dubai marina, madinat etc etc...what more do you need to know??

MM, xx

diablo

Hey Mick ... Madam is right ... some people love it some people hate it; if you are alone than it's easier; if you have a wife you better bring her here and check her reaction; you may find yourself a bachelor very quickly again

There is another post here on 'Awaiting an offer' so perhaps you can check your offer as well. I might be wrong but here it's all about money ... and you'll see first hand how life miserable can be if you are on a wrong pay.

Al Barsha ... it's good I guess ... depends what in Barsha? Apartment or villa? We can tell you anything but only when you come here you'll start comparing what you've got and what other people have ... then you'll know how lucky you were (or otherwise).

I have attached a google earth file so you can see where Al Barsha is and at least get an overall feel of it's locatio relative to other parts of Dubai.

Blue Cat

Geordie, Maccam or Monkey Hanger

Spugsy

we went strsaight to barsha, its dusty and lots of construction, but not bad, massive shopping mall right next to you, you're next to the big road sheikh Zayed road which takes you all over dubai,

it's not a bad place to go.

mickf

Thanks for the info, Just back from two week trip to Dubai didnt really get out of downtown area near Reef mall, Boro Boy (smoggy) for your info.

Been told getting a studio.

Mick

Blue Cat

Reef Mall, thought that was in Sharjah?

mickf

Deira i belive not far from airport

Mick

Blue Cat

yes I think I know where it is ! you working down there? and living in Al Barsha?

mickf

No, Working Al Goze & Jabal Ali ind areas

Mick

Blue Cat

then Al Barsha is perfect for you then! I am in Al Barsha too. The construction is a nightmare but you get used to it

Lyds

we sayed in Al Barsha when we first arrived (apartments) - some nice parts, lots of construction, not that much of a community feel, due to all the hotel apartments. Easy access to Jebel Ali at least.

Are you coming alone or with a wife and/or kid(s)? Not trying to pry, but it will make a lot of difference as to whether you stay in Al Barsha or not.

Blue Cat

not really, we are married and have a 4 year old and it is fine

Spugsy

there's a decent sports bar that sells stella in barsh as well mate.

Blue Cat

and the Lakes Club is licensed too. Any idea where you will be Mick?