The Residency Visa
May 2nd 2007, 12:57 pm
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May 2nd 2007, 12:59 pm
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Thanks for that. I thought that the school situation had calmed down a bit because a few new ones had been built. But obviously not then!
Sounds like property prices are still going crazy, I have a budget of around AED 150k per year. There is no way I would come out on anything less that AED 40k per month package.
Sounds like property prices are still going crazy, I have a budget of around AED 150k per year. There is no way I would come out on anything less that AED 40k per month package.
150 won't get you a three bed on the Springs, definately not. Schooling has shot up as well, make sure your figures are spot on or it could all end in tears. Sorry to be so gloomy but just want to help
May 2nd 2007, 1:09 pm
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At the moment I am basing my figures on the GUlf News classifieds and school fees of the Gems websites. So as long as these aren't out of date we should be OK.
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May 2nd 2007, 1:50 pm
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I would be after a 2 bed. Last time we had a 3 bed and the third bed just sat empty. I did also read the article on schools hiking up fees.
At the moment I am basing my figures on the GUlf News classifieds and school fees of the Gems websites. So as long as these aren't out of date we should be OK.
Thanks.
At the moment I am basing my figures on the GUlf News classifieds and school fees of the Gems websites. So as long as these aren't out of date we should be OK.
Thanks.
May 2nd 2007, 1:54 pm
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I would be after a 2 bed. Last time we had a 3 bed and the third bed just sat empty. I did also read the article on schools hiking up fees.
At the moment I am basing my figures on the GUlf News classifieds and school fees of the Gems websites. So as long as these aren't out of date we should be OK.
Thanks.
At the moment I am basing my figures on the GUlf News classifieds and school fees of the Gems websites. So as long as these aren't out of date we should be OK.
Thanks.
May 2nd 2007, 1:55 pm
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It dosent look like you will get a two bed in springs area either... you might be lucky ...not sure how much apartments are ...There is always the other end of Dubai ....they maybe cheaper?
May 2nd 2007, 1:56 pm
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I think the days of packages in the early to mid 30s (AED) are no longer sufficient.
May 2nd 2007, 1:56 pm
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new building next door to me, 2 bed apartment - 105 - 110. Looks nice though, the big orangy looking one.
May 2nd 2007, 2:04 pm
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Last time I was in Dubai, I stayed opposite the Sahara Centre. Building had good facilities but a pain in the rear to get to Dubai. Therefore definately wouldn't fancy the Al Nadha area again!
May 2nd 2007, 2:08 pm
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As for Springs - what other options are there for Villas? Jumeirah/Umm Sequimm? Even more expensive. Mirdiff? Not any cheaper these days and you get the lovely sound of planes all day and night. Other side of the creek? Forgetabardit.
Majj, if you only need 2 beds, why not go for an apartment?
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May 2nd 2007, 2:19 pm
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In GN classifieds and Dubizzle there are plenty being offered...like anything you just got to hunt around I guess.
May 2nd 2007, 2:20 pm
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Just checked. They've gone up 16%. Surprise surprise.
As for Springs - what other options are there for Villas? Jumeirah/Umm Sequimm? Even more expensive. Mirdiff? Not any cheaper these days and you get the lovely sound of planes all day and night. Other side of the creek? Forgetabardit.
Majj, if you only need 2 beds, why not go for an apartment?
As for Springs - what other options are there for Villas? Jumeirah/Umm Sequimm? Even more expensive. Mirdiff? Not any cheaper these days and you get the lovely sound of planes all day and night. Other side of the creek? Forgetabardit.
Majj, if you only need 2 beds, why not go for an apartment?
May 2nd 2007, 2:21 pm
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Just checked. They've gone up 16%. Surprise surprise.
As for Springs - what other options are there for Villas? Jumeirah/Umm Sequimm? Even more expensive. Mirdiff? Not any cheaper these days and you get the lovely sound of planes all day and night. Other side of the creek? Forgetabardit.
Majj, if you only need 2 beds, why not go for an apartment?
As for Springs - what other options are there for Villas? Jumeirah/Umm Sequimm? Even more expensive. Mirdiff? Not any cheaper these days and you get the lovely sound of planes all day and night. Other side of the creek? Forgetabardit.
Majj, if you only need 2 beds, why not go for an apartment?
Did I not make it clear I was going for an apartment......Seriously A villa is out of the question anyway, its dead money, so no point looking at villas.