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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 11:17

Morning

I am moving to Dubai on the 1 Jan and still trying to establish what area to live in. Originally my husband and I thought the Marina would suit us as we have no kids at home and it is close to public transport for me as initially I wont get a car. However on a recent 3 week stay there we realised that perhaps the tranquillity of your own garden space would be good.

Please can someone advise me on:
1. JVC as a community - will I be able to meet people easily as I wont have a job (though hope to secure one).
2. Are there nice areas to walk/jog?

3. do the busses provide good transport links?

Any advice is greatly received as it all seems very daunting

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 16:14

thank you

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 15:41

To Sarahlou123 sorry a quick question about the Greens - can you BBQ there? thanks Hey they have bbq areas where the pools are but you are not allowed to on the balconies Some ground floor apartments have courtyards which are big however I think you would get away with a gas BBQ rather than a charcoal one

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 15:35

To Sarahlou123 sorry a quick question about the Greens - can you BBQ there? thanks

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 15:10

Thank you very much for advice - I think as I am out and about but no transport then JVC is not going to be an option but i am now going to look at the Greens - a few people have recommended it and it may be the solution for us, not so isolated but still quiet - thank you Sarahlou123 and diananivas

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 15:01

Welcome! Lived in JVC for 3 years and it is a fabulous community. Do check out our facebook page and drop your queries and you will have all your questions answered. Residents page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/246918998672360/ Our community page - https://www.facebook.com/JVCCommunity/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf Our pet owners page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/692658667459356/ I am single with a pet bird so we love it here as the area is very very pet friendly. Lots of villas and (construction around) so you might have to be very careful if you move here. Otherwise, you have all your modern amenities, beautiful villas/apartments, several parks, restos, laundry, supermarkets etc etc. The place is developing by the minute and i have personally seen it evolve since I moved here. JVC leads to Marina/JLT in about 15-20 tops by car. We have a public bus that comes around and takes you to the Mall of Emirates from where you are pretty much mobile. Ample taxis around. If you are out and about all the time and without a car; JVC is not an option for you. Good luck!

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 14:56

thank you for your responses - really helps - the Marina is probably a better fit and apartments come with shared pools and gyms. Would be nice to have a garden but maybe once I am more established I live in the Greens and love it. Its quiet, pet friendly, low level buildings, great public transport ( buses and metro) the buildings and common areas are well looked after, we even have a huge Christmas tree that has just been erected where the fountain is. They do lots of community outings and within walking distance we have shops and restaurants. I wouldn't live anywhere else ( Well Emirates Hills if I had the cash) haha

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 14:23

thank you for your responses - really helps - the Marina is probably a better fit and apartments come with shared pools and gyms. Would be nice to have a garden but maybe once I am more established

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 14:17

I think Marina might be a better fit. It's so hot in the summers here you will only really be able to sit in the garden for 6 months out of the year!

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 14:15

thank you I will look at FB - it is my worry that I will feel a bit isolated I couldn't live that far out. Is it because of budget that you are looking there?

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 13:33

thank you I will look at FB - it is my worry that I will feel a bit isolated

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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 13:28

Morning I am moving to Dubai on the 1 Jan and still trying to establish what area to live in. Originally my husband and I thought the Marina would suit us as we have no kids at home and it is close to public transport for me as initially I wont get a car. However on a recent 3 week stay there we realised that perhaps the tranquillity of your own garden space would be good. Please can someone advise me on: 1. JVC as a community - will I be able to meet people easily as I wont have a job (though hope to secure one). 2. Are there nice areas to walk/jog? 3. do the busses provide good transport links? Any advice is greatly received as it all seems very daunting Most buses go to the metro however the journey can be long due to the traffic and living out there I would prefer to have a car to get around. most people meet people through Husbands work colleagues, meet ups, coffee mornings etc. I cannot advise on areas to walk or job as last time I was there it was a bit of a construction site however someone will come along and give you more information and if you google JVC expat woman you will get some threads to look at http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic241791-living-in-jvc.aspx I think they also have a FB page

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