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Discovery Gardens

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 07:43

Can anyone tell me how it is to live there and what buildings are nice and any other information on discovery gardens

Thanks

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EW GURU
Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 09:08
We live in building 120. We're not close to any shops, so need a car/bus to get there, but we really like it here. As Cyclone mentions, plenty of buses to and from the metro and Ibn Battuta. Also lots of taxis. Our building is owned by Meeras (the developer) and managed by Wasl. They are very good and the building is always clean and well maintained. Plus very swift service (with no cost to us) if we have any maintenance issues in our apartment. it really depends on who the owner is as to what service you'll get. They also offer monthly payment and one month extra free (13 month lease for the price of 12). We're currently paying 84K for the largest 2 bed, but hoping to get a reduction (again, it's come down from 140k when we first moved here) when we renew our lease in September. Plus our aircon is free through Meeras, so one big monthly expense not to worry about. Not sure if free for tenants in all buildings?? Give Meeras a call and ask to speak to their DG person. We have 24 hour security, and very family friendly area. The traffic out of DG to SZR can be heavy, but it moves quickly, so looks worse than it is. Just got back got from Regent school in the Greens, it took 30 mins round trip in rush hour, so not bad!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 08:47
I have lived in DG since late 2009. I live in Zen 8 and my LL owns the whole building so it is very well maintained and I have never had any problems. The building manager is great and the cleaning guys are lovely. Upsides (for me): There is a supermarket on the ground floor which is handy especially when it is really hot and the bus stops in and out are 2 minutes from the front door of the building. The bus goes directly to and from the Metro station every 7 minutes. Ibn Battuta Mall is a 10 minute stroll away. There are loads of restaurants and gyms all within walking distance. Rent is very reasonable. Downside (for me): We dont have a fulltime person on the front desk although the building is by swipe card access and there is someone there between 7pm - 7am. There are loads of kids (although I have my own grown up children I am not partial to children) so it can be noisy after school until about 8pm. None of the DG swimming pools have been opened. If you have any specific questions please ask and I'll do my best to answer. :)
 
 

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