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Latest post on 25 October 2016 - 14:59

Evening all, My husband and I (and 2 cats) will be moving out to Dubai in December. I am spending quite a lot of time researching where to live and thought I had pretty much had it down to The Palm, I even went to see an apartment on the Golden Mile when we were there last week, which I really liked, but the more I read the more I am aware that construction noise and traffic is a big problem. Other areas we would consider are Marina - although traffic is supposedly a nightmare? My husband's office will be the south end of SZR so Greens, Springs, Views, Lakes are options, maybe JVT as well? It's a big, daunting move for us (me, mainly) so I am desperate for the area to feel "right". I will hopefully get work as a teacher by next August but obviously don't know where. At first we were all set on 2 bed apartment, but would love some opinions on the villa option further afield. Our budget is AED 180k, but could do a little more for the right area. Many thanks for your advice, Melissa Hi Cookiedubai, I arrived in Dubai at the beginning of October from Sydney. We had a look at many areas but kept coming back to the Dubai Marina. It has everything you could need. If you are into fitness, there is an 8km loop around the marina or shorter if you take one of the bridges over. The highway is minutes away and the metro is a very short walk (depending on which side you live). We have moved into one of the Trident buildings on Al Tarras Street directly opposite the metro. We have a view to the marina and it is stunning. There are two bedroom apartments for your budget. It all depends what is important to you - for us it was being able to go for a walk/job in the evening after work with a nice view. And being around water was a must too. It's so clean and safe here too. There are security guards everywhere and all the staff in the shops are eager to lend a hand - they will even carry your heavy groceries to your apartment door if you ask. The metro runs in two directions and there is a train every 5 minutes or so and even a carriage for women and children only. It's about AED5 to ride. I hop on and go to one of three malls which are within 20 minutes of us. I have never lived in an apartment before and of course it has it's ups and downs but we have a pool and gym here and the concierge are amazing. I was struggling with some purchases the other day and they came running out with the trolley and took everything off me and straight up to my apartment. Yes you do hear the occasional bang from above but when I look out of my window and see that amazing view - it's all worth it. And also where we stay, my husband can access the highway within minutes. It works for us. Take a look online at https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/rent/dubai/properties-for-rent-dubai-marina-marinascape-oceanic.html?mkwid=sEgpr1XnV_dc&pcrid=79206713645&pkw=_cat%3Apropertyfinder.ae&pmt=b&gclid=CP2a6anm9c8CFUk6GwodBLsPqg Good luck.

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