Al Waha/Layan communities

Thanks Dear Purple !!!!

I am in UK at the moment,,,As DH is gotten a job offer in Dubai, we are planning to move to Dubai...Before that I just wanted to know which community would be ideal...I have heard of the layan community...am just curious to know, how is the community in general ? Could you tell me on the facilities in the area..Are public transports available in the community?...I heard a lot about the rain floods in several parts of Dubai...Is there chances of floods in Layan? Are the drainage systems proper? Is there any particular body responsible for the maintenance of the community or is it to be taken care of individually? Looking forward to your replies... letsee, better to make your own post then to bump one thats 4 years old ;)

I am in UK at the moment,,,As DH is gotten a job offer in Dubai, we are planning to move to Dubai...Before that I just wanted to know which community would be ideal...I have heard of the layan community...am just curious to know, how is the community in general ? Could you tell me on the facilities in the area..Are public transports available in the community?...I heard a lot about the rain floods in several parts of Dubai...Is there chances of floods in Layan? Are the drainage systems proper? Is there any particular body responsible for the maintenance of the community or is it to be taken care of individually? Looking forward to your replies...

Can I ask how people find the Al waha Villas. I've seen a couple of 2 beds advertised there at a price we can afford. Am I correct in thinking that they are like Layan in that one villa is ground floor and then the cheaper one is first floor? Do they have access to pool etc. Thanks in advance for any feedback

I'm pretty sure I have a few stashed in my car somewhere, or in a box in the house. Ping me an email on harpersdxb at gmail dot com :).

Hiya SO glad that choithrams has opened up so convenient and close:-) Does anyone know where i can get a copy of a Blank Tenancy Agreement / Contract ? from RERA. Many thanks. T

We have just moved into Layan from the Ranches. its definately a different sort of feel. I love the fact we have the gym/pool/sauna/. There is a Sauna? Where?

We have been in Waha since Jan 2011 and we enjoy it :)

Hi coco pops, We have just moved into Layan from the Ranches. its definately a different sort of feel. I love the fact we have the gym/pool/sauna/steam room/playpark/picnic area. My DD has just been offered a place at the nursery too. So far we havent met many neighbours and *it seems* everyone keeps themselves to themselves. The Choitrams has just opened and even has a p0rk section. Havent tried the salon yet but will now after DubaiCats recommendation.

The salon's lovely, btw. That reminds me - must ring and see if they can fit me in for a sneaky little manicure tonight just in case I end up going out tomorrow night... :D.

coco pops... Layan is fab. Never any traffic, half the time we dont even see any other cars as we are coming out. We have the gym, shop, salon etc. My email is amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk. Dont hestitate if you have any questions... are you looking for apartment or villa??

I think Waha is still the cheaper option of the two if that'll be a consideration. A four-bed in Waha should be around 130k and Layan is - I believe - 150ish . Choithram's has just opened in Layan, which we are all super excited about! :D

THIS ONE OF MY THREADS FROM A FEW WEEKS BACK.... MY EMAIL ADD IS ON THERE IF U NEED ANY MORE INFO :-) THREAD FROM THE BOTTOM UPWARDS. you are right roysie, my mistake, it was B16 ! I know, I still cannot believe they lost a tenant this way, esspecially since this house has been empty for so long! 31/01/2012 11:49:58 roysie Posts 287 Arr shame Eli1979... Thought you were going to move into B16 :-( Thats unbeleivable... no probs normally... shame. 31/01/2012 11:44:45 Eli1979 Posts 590 4sidekicks wrote: HI ladies, I have searched the older threads, but was wondering about the current situation. We looked at the 3 beds in Layan last night and are considering the move and was hoping for some help with the following questions.... • Are there any streets to avoid? From past threads it looks as though there were issues with smells on C road; has this been sorted? Are there any maintenance issues you have had? • Does anyone know of any that are empty with nice neighbors next door? • What is the noise like from the bi-pass road? We looked at B06 and C27 and preferred B06 even though it is closer to 611. • How do you get in if you are coming from the Ranches? • How busy are the pools on the weekend (when it gets warmer!) Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 We almost rented a 3 bed in Layan in December for a February start. The one we liked was B26 ( no idea if it's still available). Hubby went to Salwan office 3 times, we literally signed all the cheques and just before signing the agreement they would say : Oh, the system does not allow me to do this, you have to get the house within 10 days! The next day they would call us and tell us: We solved the problem, you can come and sign now. We go back there and the same story repeats - 3 times!!! We have a total of 18 cheques written for DP and Salwan which we had to cancel. It was shockingly stupid! We really wanted the house but after the 3rd incident DH went out of their office fuming and swore never to go back again ) Ofc the next morning they called us back to sign lol We eventually rented another villa in THE VILLA . My advice, if you need to book the villa for more than 10 days, and they agree to keep it for you, don't believe it till you see it! And roysie was so helpful when I was looking to rent in Layan, I am sure she is a great neighbour! Thanks roysie! 31/01/2012 11:27:29 roysie Posts 287 31/01/2012 11:24:03 4sidekicks Posts 284 roysie wrote: Hi.. I live very close to B6 and am a very nice neighbour!!!! B road is def the road to be in.. in my opinion the best out of B & C. The pool is hardly ever busy even at weekends :-) The road noise is not really bothersome and in B6 would be even better as it in the side area and not flat onto road, in anycase we are only on the slip road and not on the main bypass... Maintenance are great... come at the drop of a hat. Any more questions mail me.... amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk Just emailed you so you can remove your email id! 31/01/2012 11:07:32 roysie Posts 287 1st option (the one I use)... get onto emirates road Sharjah direction, get off at 1st exit (global village) continue onto E611 and in that way or 2nd option is to get onto E611 abu dhabi direction next to Layan, get of at 1st underpass and get back on in other direction get off at next underpass (adjacent to Layan) under and in that way.. to be honest the 1st option is much quicker 31/01/2012 10:54:32 4sidekicks Posts 284 Roysie/ anyone How do you get into Layan/Waha if you are coming from the Ranches towards 611? Will email you with any other questions. Thanks! 31/01/2012 10:09:58 roysie Posts 287 Hi.. I live very close to B6 and am a very nice neighbour!!!! B road is def the road to be in.. in my opinion the best out of B & C. The pool is hardly ever busy even at weekends :-) The road noise is not really bothersome and in B6 would be even better as it in the side area and not flat onto road, in anycase we are only on the slip road and not on the main bypass... Maintenance are great... come at the drop of a hat. edited by roysie on 31/01/2012 31/01/2012 09:53:42 4sidekicks Posts 284 HI ladies, I have searched the older threads, but was wondering about the current situation. We looked at the 3 beds in Layan last night and are considering the move and was hoping for some help with the following questions.... • Are there any streets to avoid? From past threads it looks as though there were issues with smells on C road; has this been sorted? Are there any maintenance issues you have had? • Does anyone know of any that are empty with nice neighbors next door? • What is the noise like from the bi-pass road? We looked at B06 and C27 and preferred B06 even though it is closer to 611. • How do you get in if you are coming from the Ranches? • How busy are the pools on the weekend (when it gets warmer!) Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 pages: 1 Home» Dubai & Northern Emirates» Layan Questions for 2012 Users Currently Online Al Quwatain AliceEllen Alismum amelia AMW AnonDubai

We live in Waha and have done since last June. Here's my input; Our highest DEWA bill so far has been 2,600dhs in summer. Lowest has been around a thousand (both including housing fee). I've never seen the pool busy yet. Not so busy you can't enjoy it, anyway. No charge for the gym. I see empty villas as I walk the dogs but no signs outside for rent. Traffic is a pain on Umm Suqeim road but if you take Emirates road towards Jebel Ali and then take the turnoff as if you're going towards the Springs and the Greens, that takes you onto Sheikh Zayed just after the Media Rotana and it's much quicker. Overall, I love the amount of space we have in the villa and garden, but sometimes I do feel a bit far out. Usually when I'm on my way home from somewhere, both kids are shattered and yelling and we need to get back for nap time before they both crash out and refuse to nap when we get in! Or when I'm in a cab on the way home for a night out and start worrying I can't see straight and might get lost :D.