I would strongly recommend to consider JBR, it's amazing seafront community with the beach and outdoor activities and many many shops and services at your doorstep! the apartments are bigger than in Marina and you can have seaview, I particularly enjoy sunset walks with an ice cream...the best shops, brands and restaurants are there, it's definitely the place to be in Dubai! The residents have free parking and easy access to the beach and the Walk/The Beach. Supermarkets, laundry, tailoring, nurseries, pharmacies, fast food and restaurants - everything just at your footsteps. Easy access to SZR - a matter of 15 min. Moreover, you don't need to have a car there, everything is available at the walking distance. I adore this area and strongly recommend to give it a look. For the budget you have you can easily find a 3 bedroom with maids and terrace, if you need any further help for the apartments do let me know, I've seen many of them and I live there!
