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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 08:31

Looking at Al Barari that villa complex outside of Dubai, near global village I think?
Has anyone else been out there or live there?
DH feels the villas are very well made, which we all know is difficult to find here, the finishings look good etc etc. but I am worried about being so far out and without any amenities. Of course they tell you about all the FAB things they are going to build but we all know I could be a grandmother before they open even a shopping market.
What are your opinions about living in that area? Is space and a well build villa worth the distance, we will feel totally detached?
I know a lot of people live in the arabian ranches and green community, both gorgeous and with many more amenities but also far out is that a better option?
Thanks for any advice!

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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 12:08

Pinkleton, we are all waiting for our invite from you when the restaurant opens! The restaurant is opening on the 1st of March! Consider yourself invited, Glenfiddich!!!!

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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 01:26

We are now preparing to build a 2nd house which will be harder to watch over as it will be further away, but we will manage it by some means. Hi, I was wondering what contractor you used to build your own house? Were they reliable? Where did you get design? Thanks a lot for this information.

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 00:58

"I must drive very slowly if Al Barari is only 15mins from mall of emirates and 20 mins from Ibn Batutta............" No, i think that person was driving very quickly. I would say about 25 to both but only about 20 to Dubai Mall; Assuming you go out under the road. If you go out the "proper' way and then do the Global Village U -turn it's about 2 hours to Dubai mall ;)

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 00:55

I will certainly send one out! It'll probably get the thread deleted of course, but i trust you girls will catch it in time. =)

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 22:20

I must drive very slowly if Al Barari is only 15mins from mall of emirates and 20 mins from Ibn Batutta............:\:

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 20:58

Pinkleton, we are all waiting for our invite from you when the restaurant opens!

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 20:56

restaurant should be open at the end of the month... too bad it's a leap year; longer to wait.

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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 20:31

Hi WBusy and Ludubai, Yes, there were not many facilities near or in the area, but they were coming along well when we visited, about three weeks ago. The sales agent told us that a bakery would be built there as well, and that the grocery store will have organic produce and farm fresh eggs, which is one of the things that really sparked my interest, as I try to buy organic as much as possible and having that available on the premises was wonderful news to me. I really appreciate the safety of the villas and the security, as well. We can open up the villa or close it up as much as we want because every door has a lock and key! And the WINDOWS have a lock and key!!! I hadn't found a villa that offered that, and with triplet toddlers it can get scary if you see a window open and don't have a "complete set" of children in front of you! I've got you're email, ludubai, so I will send you a message in just a bit with my contact info! I really do love the villa and we were fortunate to be able to rent it and be the very first tenants! BLessings!

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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 11:03

Hi! We are renting in al barari. Our villa will be ready in two or three weeks. We were told that the grocery store would be ready in a matter of months and the man made motes would be full and flowing as well. We are new to Dubai, one month to be exact, we have three two and a half year olds, so we are looking to meet new faces! Best wishes on finding a home! Hi mom*3 may i have your email address? i would like to ask you some more questions ;) tks in advance, [email protected] <em>edited by ludubai on 30/06/2011</em>

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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 07:38

Hi Mom 3 and Ludubai, We spent about a month looking to buy a property there, it really is stunning and the villas so well made, but in the end we decided against it because facilities just were not coming along fast enough. There is a supermarket within about a 5 to 10 minute drive from the main entrance but there are no other community facilities open except for one or two of the little childrens parks. That is not to say that once they are built it won't be a phenomenal place to be, but we wanted to wait to buy once we saw them actually build it. Regardless its the most gorgeous community I have ever seen and I am sure you will be thrilled with it, good luck!

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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 00:31

Hi! We are renting in al barari. Our villa will be ready in two or three weeks. We were told that the grocery store would be ready in a matter of months and the man made motes would be full and flowing as well. We are new to Dubai, one month to be exact, we have three two and a half year olds, so we are looking to meet new faces! Best wishes on finding a home!

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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 15:17

we are just looking for a house in al barari and we don't know if the village boutique or some shopping area it is already oppening in the comunitty. Do you know familys who live there ? Who can give me some information? tks a lot, xoxo Hi WBusy, I live there with my family. We purchased the villa in 2006 and although it may have taken a little bit due to obvious reasons. However the villa's are VERY well made and the finishings are impressive. There is a carrefour opening up on the same road as al barari, where the emirates staff buildings are. As well as a community center which will take about a year. It seems a bit of a distance to drive, however mall of the emirates is only 10-15 minutes away, mirdiff is about 15 minutes away, ibn battuta about 20 minutes. Arabian Ranches is a much older community with a lot of facilities, however when it first started it also had absolutely nothing. The good thing about barari is the absolute peace and quiet you get when living. There are also very spacious bedrooms and full ensuite bathrooms. I am really glad we moved in. We had other options but ended up choosing this. wbusy replied : Looking at Al Barari that villa complex outside of Dubai, near global village I think? Has anyone else been out there or live there? DH feels the villas are very well made, which we all know is difficult to find here, the finishings look good etc etc. but I am worried about being so far out and without any amenities. Of course they tell you about all the FAB things they are going to build but we all know I could be a grandmother before they open even a shopping market. What are your opinions about living in that area? Is space and a well build villa worth the distance, we will feel totally detached? I know a lot of people live in the arabian ranches and green community, both gorgeous and with many more amenities but also far out is that a better option? Thanks for any advice! <em>edited by ludubai on 29/06/2011</em>

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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 15:16

we are just looking for a house in al barari and we don't know if the village boutique or some shopping area it is already oppening in the comunitty. Do you know familys who live there ? Who can give me some information? tks a lot, xoxo:)

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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 07:08

Not sure what the fees are, sorry! DH did ask, I can find out from him if he remembers :-)

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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 16:27

What are the service fees like? Though if someone can afford to buy a house there the service fee would be a minor consideration;-)

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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 15:37

We took a look at these finally and thought I would update. They are truly magnificent. I say magnificent because as so many of you know build quality throughout Dubai is pants. There was deep gorgeous wood everywhere I almost cried. They are expensive, upwards of 10 to 20 M

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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 18:15

I haven't seen the Al Barari, but have heard they are really lovely. Correct me if I'm wrong but I would say Al Barari is to Emirates Hills as The Villa is to Jumeirah Islands (not in terms of build quality, as I know nothing about that, but in terms of style and community layout). I have been to the villa and really love the Dubai Properties villas, the valencia, mallorca, marbella are really nice. If you don't mind me asking, what are the general prices for Al barari at the moment?

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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 18:02

Thank you! Great to get the perspective of a resident. I agree that the villas are beautiful and appear to be very well built indeed. We are going to look at a few more models and see how we feel. Hi WBusy, I live there with my family. We purchased the villa in 2006 and although it may have taken a little bit due to obvious reasons. However the villa's are VERY well made and the finishings are impressive. There is a carrefour opening up on the same road as al barari, where the emirates staff buildings are. As well as a community center which will take about a year. It seems a bit of a distance to drive, however mall of the emirates is only 10-15 minutes away, mirdiff is about 15 minutes away, ibn battuta about 20 minutes. Arabian Ranches is a much older community with a lot of facilities, however when it first started it also had absolutely nothing. The good thing about barari is the absolute peace and quiet you get when living. There are also very spacious bedrooms and full ensuite bathrooms. I am really glad we moved in. We had other options but ended up choosing this. wbusy replied : Looking at Al Barari that villa complex outside of Dubai, near global village I think? Has anyone else been out there or live there? DH feels the villas are very well made, which we all know is difficult to find here, the finishings look good etc etc. but I am worried about being so far out and without any amenities. Of course they tell you about all the FAB things they are going to build but we all know I could be a grandmother before they open even a shopping market. What are your opinions about living in that area? Is space and a well build villa worth the distance, we will feel totally detached? I know a lot of people live in the arabian ranches and green community, both gorgeous and with many more amenities but also far out is that a better option? Thanks for any advice!

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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 15:43

Hi WBusy, I live there with my family. We purchased the villa in 2006 and although it may have taken a little bit due to obvious reasons. However the villa's are VERY well made and the finishings are impressive. There is a carrefour opening up on the same road as al barari, where the emirates staff buildings are. As well as a community center which will take about a year. It seems a bit of a distance to drive, however mall of the emirates is only 10-15 minutes away, mirdiff is about 15 minutes away, ibn battuta about 20 minutes. Arabian Ranches is a much older community with a lot of facilities, however when it first started it also had absolutely nothing. The good thing about barari is the absolute peace and quiet you get when living. There are also very spacious bedrooms and full ensuite bathrooms. I am really glad we moved in. We had other options but ended up choosing this. wbusy replied : Looking at Al Barari that villa complex outside of Dubai, near global village I think? Has anyone else been out there or live there? DH feels the villas are very well made, which we all know is difficult to find here, the finishings look good etc etc. but I am worried about being so far out and without any amenities. Of course they tell you about all the FAB things they are going to build but we all know I could be a grandmother before they open even a shopping market. What are your opinions about living in that area? Is space and a well build villa worth the distance, we will feel totally detached? I know a lot of people live in the arabian ranches and green community, both gorgeous and with many more amenities but also far out is that a better option? Thanks for any advice!

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:54

Great suggestions I will take a look. Wbusy, have you looked at Jumeirah Golf Estates ? I'm not sure I would recommend buying right now as the Dewa is not yet connected, but some communities are completed (other than the small matter of the Dewa connection!!) and the golf course has been ready sometime. The quality is very high and very western in style and many overlook the golf course. Might be worth looking at Limetree Valley if you're not in a hurry to move in or buy right now.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:38

Wbusy, have you looked at Jumeirah Golf Estates ? I'm not sure I would recommend buying right now as the Dewa is not yet connected, but some communities are completed (other than the small matter of the Dewa connection!!) and the golf course has been ready sometime. The quality is very high and very western in style and many overlook the golf course. Might be worth looking at Limetree Valley if you're not in a hurry to move in or buy right now.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:28

LOL! Good in the complaining department! Love it. I think that is my greatest failing in the area of building. I have a really hard time complaining! I guess then we have had really bad luck in the places we have seen. I agree that building is better but as you mentioned you need to be on top of everything at all times making sure this and that is done properly, some people love all the details of staying on top of building projects, but I really don't its just not for me. Funny you mention the Palm, I was completely blown away by the size and the finishings of even the signature villas. You could actually see seams where they have placed two piece of plaster together to form a decorative element. Of course, location wise it cannot be beat can it. You are building your second place, how exciting! If its not too rude, may I ask where? Sounds like a great idea for investment! I have not seen many 'shocking' builds, only on the Palm/J.Islands/JBR where some are quite literally falling apart. When we built we specified every single thing, including the make etc of aluminium for the window frames....absolutely everything was selected by us and watched by us. We are now preparing to build a 2nd house which will be harder to watch over as it will be further away, but we will manage it by some means. Isn't the quality of the villas just in general shocking? I was amazed by what developers think we will all just put up with, or maybe they think we do not notice? We have seen a lot of villas built by and for emiratis and they aren't much different. And of course the ones that do have decent structures and where the doorknobs aren't falling off are just, how do I put this, hideous! I don't think I have seen so much ugly marble, odd corinithian columns in the middle of otherwise modern houses and so much gold! My god so so so much shiny gold. dreadful. Barari was the first villa I saw that didn't make me want to hurl :-) I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance. We will be building just outside Hatta, so fairly remote but still 'do-able'. My Dad will come over and oversee a lot of the project for us. He is good in these things!! (complaining lol)

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:22

I guess then we have had really bad luck in the places we have seen. I agree that building is better but as you mentioned you need to be on top of everything at all times making sure this and that is done properly, some people love all the details of staying on top of building projects, but I really don't its just not for me. Funny you mention the Palm, I was completely blown away by the size and the finishings of even the signature villas. You could actually see seams where they have placed two piece of plaster together to form a decorative element. Of course, location wise it cannot be beat can it. You are building your second place, how exciting! If its not too rude, may I ask where? Sounds like a great idea for investment! I have not seen many 'shocking' builds, only on the Palm/J.Islands/JBR where some are quite literally falling apart. When we built we specified every single thing, including the make etc of aluminium for the window frames....absolutely everything was selected by us and watched by us. We are now preparing to build a 2nd house which will be harder to watch over as it will be further away, but we will manage it by some means. Isn't the quality of the villas just in general shocking? I was amazed by what developers think we will all just put up with, or maybe they think we do not notice? We have seen a lot of villas built by and for emiratis and they aren't much different. And of course the ones that do have decent structures and where the doorknobs aren't falling off are just, how do I put this, hideous! I don't think I have seen so much ugly marble, odd corinithian columns in the middle of otherwise modern houses and so much gold! My god so so so much shiny gold. dreadful. Barari was the first villa I saw that didn't make me want to hurl :-) I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance. We will be building just outside Hatta, so fairly remote but still 'do-able'. My Dad will come over and oversee a lot of the project for us. He is good in these things!! (complaining lol)

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:18

I guess then we have had really bad luck in the places we have seen. I agree that building is better but as you mentioned you need to be on top of everything at all times making sure this and that is done properly, some people love all the details of staying on top of building projects, but I really don't its just not for me. Funny you mention the Palm, I was completely blown away by the size and the finishings of even the signature villas. You could actually see seams where they have placed two piece of plaster together to form a decorative element. Of course, location wise it cannot be beat can it. You are building your second place, how exciting! If its not too rude, may I ask where? Sounds like a great idea for investment! I have not seen many 'shocking' builds, only on the Palm/J.Islands/JBR where some are quite literally falling apart. When we built we specified every single thing, including the make etc of aluminium for the window frames....absolutely everything was selected by us and watched by us. We are now preparing to build a 2nd house which will be harder to watch over as it will be further away, but we will manage it by some means. Isn't the quality of the villas just in general shocking? I was amazed by what developers think we will all just put up with, or maybe they think we do not notice? We have seen a lot of villas built by and for emiratis and they aren't much different. And of course the ones that do have decent structures and where the doorknobs aren't falling off are just, how do I put this, hideous! I don't think I have seen so much ugly marble, odd corinithian columns in the middle of otherwise modern houses and so much gold! My god so so so much shiny gold. dreadful. Barari was the first villa I saw that didn't make me want to hurl :-) I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 10:07

I have not seen many 'shocking' builds, only on the Palm/J.Islands/JBR where some are quite literally falling apart. When we built we specified every single thing, including the make etc of aluminium for the window frames....absolutely everything was selected by us and watched by us. We are now preparing to build a 2nd house which will be harder to watch over as it will be further away, but we will manage it by some means. Isn't the quality of the villas just in general shocking? I was amazed by what developers think we will all just put up with, or maybe they think we do not notice? We have seen a lot of villas built by and for emiratis and they aren't much different. And of course the ones that do have decent structures and where the doorknobs aren't falling off are just, how do I put this, hideous! I don't think I have seen so much ugly marble, odd corinithian columns in the middle of otherwise modern houses and so much gold! My god so so so much shiny gold. dreadful. Barari was the first villa I saw that didn't make me want to hurl :-) I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 09:42

Isn't the quality of the villas just in general shocking? I was amazed by what developers think we will all just put up with, or maybe they think we do not notice? We have seen a lot of villas built by and for emiratis and they aren't much different. And of course the ones that do have decent structures and where the doorknobs aren't falling off are just, how do I put this, hideous! I don't think I have seen so much ugly marble, odd corinithian columns in the middle of otherwise modern houses and so much gold! My god so so so much shiny gold. dreadful. Barari was the first villa I saw that didn't make me want to hurl :-) I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 09:36

Thank you! We are looking to buy one but I will checkout the rental prices as well. I feel much better about the location now, I suppose its not that far out. But of course, the amenities, landscaping and feeling like you are in a real home or community isn't really there yet with Barari like it is in all the other great places you mentioned. Maybe I should take a look there as well! We love it here....Where ever u live in Dubai you have to drive 10 min to get anywhere so dont feel out the way at all.. The quality of Dubai Property villas in the Villa are much better than the mazaya s . Theres also alot up for rent on Dubbizzle for here as well..Def take a drive up here to see what you think.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 09:33

I dont think they will help you out then , unless your reason for living in another Emirate was due to a govt job etc, but since he is a private business owner, then fair enough. RE: sketchy contractors.....in this case, I believe that the only houses that have been built properly are the private houses built by and for Emiratis, who check on every single aspect. By assistance do you mean land? The land he would get if he went through all of the hassle and paperwork is in Abu Dhabi but we prefer to live in Dubai where his business is. We did build actually but it took 3 years was a tremendous headache and only built something for the purpose of renting it. It isnt really our style and it is far too big. It is more for a house for multiple families. Also, really surprisingly (or at least I was surprised) the quality of the workmanship even if you try to hire a great contractor can be very sketchy. Very interested in what other assistance you mean, any assistance would be great :-) Thanks Vero! wbusy why don't you just build, you will get your own house and style without paying annual fees? If your husband is Emirati, he should get some assistance.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 09:14

Lots up for rent on Dubbizzle We love it here....Where ever u live in Dubai you have to drive 10 min to get anywhere so dont feel out the way at all.. The quality of Dubai Property villas in the Villa are much better than the mazaya s . Theres also alot up for rent on Dubbizzle for here as well..Def take a drive up here to see what you think.

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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 09:05

Are they renting them out already? I thought they were just for purchase. We did drive around and look at a few for resale and some still in the construction stage, actually there are a good number of people in the more developed 'fronds' (what is up with calling everything a front here??). They realtor said of the villas that are complete there is something like a 60 to 70% occupancy rate. Ok, so then you and I would be neighbors and you feel pretty in the thick of things still. Haven't looked at The Villa community yet, the photos look gorgeous though, do you like it? Those Villas are lovely but sadly out of my price range..over 400k .They are not too far away from anything AR and motorcity is just 10 min drive away ... Not sure how many people are actually occupying the villas though. We live opposite in The Villa community another new community i have a five bed huge pool for 200 k and the landscaping is nearly done in phase 1 and lots of people living here. We dont feel to far away from anything, 15 min is mirdiff city centre and 20 min is Dubai mall.

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