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Thinking of moving to 'The Villa' and have a question for those that have made the move ...

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 07:31

Okay - have to decide this week.

Do we move to Palmera on Arabian Ranches (which there don't seem to be that many of and the agents are being a pain in the ***), or Mazaya/Aralia (where the agent we've met has been fantastic) at The Villa.

Our main question to those who have made the move from Arabian Ranches to The Villa ...

Does the access / lack of shops on your doorstep get annoying?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 13:30
Thanks Wikkid but thats a bit more than we were hoping to pay :-( It looks like the Cordoba is the one for us after all. Thanks also for setting up the very informative website and sorry that you seem to be getting such a lot of hassle re comments!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 13:23
Hi Wikkid could you possibly let me know how much the rental is? How many cheques is the landlord willing to accept? Many thanks. Sorry - only just saw this! He is after 170K in 2 cheques (not negotiable though, since it is already priced below market). Let me know if you want to have a look around! wikkid at mail dot com
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 13:07
Love, love, love The Villa ;D Community is lovely and neighbours so friendly. Landscaping is almost done (finishing the fountains & last planting in RI), then they should get stuck onto the shops. Motor City is close and if I need any small items I ask my neighbour xx Thomas from the property store was really helpful when we searched for a villa so you may want to give him a call. Also tehre is a website for The Villa you may want to check thevilladubai.webs.com Oh and I just discovered Noon O'Kebab from Outlet Mall deliver so we had lovely grill the other night :) <em>edited by Quizzme on 03/01/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 12:49
We are also seriously considering a move from AR to The Villa when our contract comes to an end in March, we've been for a quick look round and thought it was lovely, plus you get a lot more for your money, for us sch and DH's work is closer to The Villa. However I'm not sure if I will miss the 'groomed' aspect of the Ranches.... Can anyone recommend an agent who is covering The Villa, or is it best just to ring the for rent numbers? Thanks in advance. We got ours through Mohammed at Green Heights 0509022778 also Helena at Landmark is very nice and also lives here, but don't have her number to hand.... Try Tina on 055 8834502...she showed us quite a few at The Villa project. One was very nice but we went for Arabian ranches in the end because we got a good deal! I recommend her.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 11:38
Hi Wikkid could you possibly let me know how much the rental is? How many cheques is the landlord willing to accept? Many thanks.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 11:43
Sadly we are moving out our beautiful Granada (5 bedroom) at The Villa. Available relatively immediately! It is an absolute steal, especially since you can get it from the landlord direct. Fully fitted miele kitchen and the front garden has been landscaped. Wish we could just pick up the whole house and move it!! Drop me a line if you want to have a look around Wikkid at mail dot com
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 11:06
emlsnre - much appreciated, thanks ;-)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 11:01
We are also seriously considering a move from AR to The Villa when our contract comes to an end in March, we've been for a quick look round and thought it was lovely, plus you get a lot more for your money, for us sch and DH's work is closer to The Villa. However I'm not sure if I will miss the 'groomed' aspect of the Ranches.... Can anyone recommend an agent who is covering The Villa, or is it best just to ring the for rent numbers? Thanks in advance. We got ours through Mohammed at Green Heights 0509022778 also Helena at Landmark is very nice and also lives here, but don't have her number to hand....
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:58
Love it here at The Villa, we lookd at Ranches, DSO & Motor City... Have no regrets so far... I guess alot will depend on how used to the convenience you are. As Claire has said, most of us do a school run so usually have a coffee and then head for Mirdiff or MC. Can't say that it has ever bothered me. I think the location is great, it is in the middle for everything, so whether I am going MOE or DFC neither takes more than 20/25 mins... good luck...:)
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:57
The guy who's been showing us around and seems to be good is 'Abu' and his number is 050 5510045. We're still undecided ...
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:54
We are also seriously considering a move from AR to The Villa when our contract comes to an end in March, we've been for a quick look round and thought it was lovely, plus you get a lot more for your money, for us sch and DH's work is closer to The Villa. However I'm not sure if I will miss the 'groomed' aspect of the Ranches.... Can anyone recommend an agent who is covering The Villa, or is it best just to ring the for rent numbers? Thanks in advance.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:44
Thanks ladies :) got to decide what we're doing this week ...
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:16
Hey i moved from the ranches to The villa, we love it ...got a huge house for alot less money...Like claire siad when i do the school run i do my shopping then ...either at motorcity/dso or c4 at mirdiff CC.. Didnt no about the falcon city shop that will be handy, also there is meant to be a shop in the villa opening in May so they say. heres a link to the Villa community web site http://thevilladubai.webs.com
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 10:11
I know quite a few people who have moved to the villa and all love it there. All do school runs so have to go out every morning anyway so just do their shopping then. There are some shops coming soon. I think little spinneys temp shop was due to open at falcon city this week so things will happen quite soon. They are lovely villas.
 
 

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