Purely Hypothetical.....
Discussion
....Question.
I moved away from Dubai 3 years ago, family went back to the UK and I went to Saudi. Ended up a smart move as Saudi was somewhat isolated from the oil price crash related layoffs.
Anyway, if I was to be asked to go back to DXB at this time, I know a lot changes in 3 years so...
On bachelor status (as I would not bring the family back) I'd be looking for a 1 bed or studio somewhere reasonably nice, with underground parking and access to a gym. I have seen some Palm places, and some maybes in the Marina, where is the best place now for a man-about-town? Still the same or is somewhere new and upcoming where its at?
Work location would be Al Barsha, near MoE.
And yes, no family does mean I can finally reduce the number of seats required in my mode of transport.
What is the traffic like now? I understand there is a bloody bridge where the SZR goes over some kind of canal at Safa Park? Where are the traffic hotspots to avoid?
Or should I tie in to a 20 year lease in Dibba and hope the Hyperloop happens sometime soon?
I moved away from Dubai 3 years ago, family went back to the UK and I went to Saudi. Ended up a smart move as Saudi was somewhat isolated from the oil price crash related layoffs.
Anyway, if I was to be asked to go back to DXB at this time, I know a lot changes in 3 years so...
On bachelor status (as I would not bring the family back) I'd be looking for a 1 bed or studio somewhere reasonably nice, with underground parking and access to a gym. I have seen some Palm places, and some maybes in the Marina, where is the best place now for a man-about-town? Still the same or is somewhere new and upcoming where its at?
Work location would be Al Barsha, near MoE.
And yes, no family does mean I can finally reduce the number of seats required in my mode of transport.
What is the traffic like now? I understand there is a bloody bridge where the SZR goes over some kind of canal at Safa Park? Where are the traffic hotspots to avoid?
Or should I tie in to a 20 year lease in Dibba and hope the Hyperloop happens sometime soon?
Not sure if I'd qualify as man about town to advise, but I highly rate the Emaar original 6 buildings in the Marina. Well built, well managed, very easy access to SZR - leaving in the morning I have two traffic light junctions and arriving back just one. If you want to get to JBR the tram is right outside, (its a royal PITA is you want to drive there now, but the tram is cheap and efficient - if not that frequent). Only potential downside is its not the cheapest set of buildings, but at least in this case you get what you pay for.
The Marina is a PITA for traffic (especially Thurs eve and weekends). One of the main reasons I moved out of there, plus building management (Bay Central) were like Nazis about anything parking related. But you do get walkable access to decent bars etc.
Edited by Rich_AR on Monday 31st October 09:58
Marina and JBR was always crappy for traffic.
I'm liking some of the Palm apartments, but traffic was always crappy on/off there too. But they do have access to the fitness centres.
What are the towers overlooking the golf courses near the greens like? And where can I buy an air rifle
The TECOM stuff must be nearly ready now too? And Media City towers?
I'm liking some of the Palm apartments, but traffic was always crappy on/off there too. But they do have access to the fitness centres.
What are the towers overlooking the golf courses near the greens like? And where can I buy an air rifle
The TECOM stuff must be nearly ready now too? And Media City towers?
I couldn't handle the Marina traffic, it was a clusterf
k 4 years ago, let alone now
Anyone who disagrees lives there funnily enough, they all live in the 'right part' of it to avoid the traffic but yet all live in different parts of it! I will concede I can see the theory in the Original 6 being the 'right part' and it's a nice development.
Getting on and off the Palm also grinds my gears, especially now it has speed cameras.
We moved from there to a 2 bed in Tanaro in the Green which is one of the towers that overlooks Emirates Golf Club.
Absolutely loved it for the 2 years we were there, still maintain its as good as any view of the sea, Burj Khalifa etc Great pool, corner unit that faced JLT/Marine. Gym in the building (so the missus told me
). Only 1 parking slot but there is only one of you. Any of the towers from the below list worth looking at. All Emaar so build quality/finish as good as you'll get here.
- Fairways
- Golf Towers
- Tanaro
- Panorama (this is the newest, completed after we left, looks really nice, huge floor too ceiling windows overlooking the course.
Greens is a nice development, dog friendly, the lakes etc give it an almost European feel.
We only left as we wanted a garden (dogs) so upped sticks to Jumeirah Village Triangle.
Definitely worth a look for sure, Barsha Heights (TECOM has been rebranded!) is on your doorstep for some dirty boozers.
k 4 years ago, let alone nowAnyone who disagrees lives there funnily enough, they all live in the 'right part' of it to avoid the traffic but yet all live in different parts of it! I will concede I can see the theory in the Original 6 being the 'right part' and it's a nice development.
Getting on and off the Palm also grinds my gears, especially now it has speed cameras.
We moved from there to a 2 bed in Tanaro in the Green which is one of the towers that overlooks Emirates Golf Club.
Absolutely loved it for the 2 years we were there, still maintain its as good as any view of the sea, Burj Khalifa etc Great pool, corner unit that faced JLT/Marine. Gym in the building (so the missus told me
). Only 1 parking slot but there is only one of you. Any of the towers from the below list worth looking at. All Emaar so build quality/finish as good as you'll get here.- Fairways
- Golf Towers
- Tanaro
- Panorama (this is the newest, completed after we left, looks really nice, huge floor too ceiling windows overlooking the course.
Greens is a nice development, dog friendly, the lakes etc give it an almost European feel.
We only left as we wanted a garden (dogs) so upped sticks to Jumeirah Village Triangle.
Definitely worth a look for sure, Barsha Heights (TECOM has been rebranded!) is on your doorstep for some dirty boozers.
oilydan said:
What is the traffic like now? I understand there is a bloody bridge where the SZR goes over some kind of canal at Safa Park? Where are the traffic hotspots to avoid?
Just spent a very pleasant half term holiday in Dubai although the kids mourned the loss of some favourite haunts - Chilli's on Beach Road, half of Safa Park. Steroidal expansion still going on, new malls everywhere, feels mental. Traffic is mad as well. What downturn?I must say I really detest the insistence on re-signing every single exit with the name of a road. I mean, how are we supposed to know that Garn Al Sabkha leads to Jumeirah Islands? Why not just point to Jumeirah Islands? It's the first time I've ever had to use a satnav in Dubai. I suppose that's the trade off to becoming a big city. Hope it doesn't lose too much of its charm from 10 years back.
I honestly don't know what the fuss is about marina traffic. I've lived there well over 5yrs now and it's nothing like it used to be and now certainly no worse than the rest of the city hotspots. I will be moving out of there in Jan and really not looking forward to being further than walking distance away from everything.
Tecom has got a lot better dan, as has jlt. Nothing much has changed tbh. Still pricey, still frustrating, still better than Saudi!
On the car front Sam will sell you his evora for way less than 250k although I think for that level of spend I'd want to be in a 997 gt3
Tecom has got a lot better dan, as has jlt. Nothing much has changed tbh. Still pricey, still frustrating, still better than Saudi!
On the car front Sam will sell you his evora for way less than 250k although I think for that level of spend I'd want to be in a 997 gt3
I wonder if I could go for the full Villa experience, and get a lodger in
The problem with all these towers is my vertigo. I get dizzy standing on the edge of a curb, let alone a gazillion feet up in a potential towering inferno.
I worry about structural integrity, build quality, etc. etc.
Perhaps I should get a house-boat...
The problem with all these towers is my vertigo. I get dizzy standing on the edge of a curb, let alone a gazillion feet up in a potential towering inferno.
I worry about structural integrity, build quality, etc. etc.
Perhaps I should get a house-boat...
oilydan said:
I wonder if I could go for the full Villa experience, and get a lodger in
The problem with all these towers is my vertigo. I get dizzy standing on the edge of a curb, let alone a gazillion feet up in a potential towering inferno.
I worry about structural integrity, build quality, etc. etc.
Perhaps I should get a house-boat...
Had some visitors from the UK when I was on the 36th floor in one place and the poor chap couldn't even look at the balcony. I'm usually ok with heights, but some of these places do seem quite exposed.. Build quality etc etc.. Yup, I hear you. One reason I'm in one of the original 6 buildings. I'd looked at the house boat option - well liveaboard at a marina and it is doable. Paperwork here with addresses at a pain but it does give me to option of packing up and fleeing more easily. I'm about due a 'sod this place' meltdown. Not had one for a while..The problem with all these towers is my vertigo. I get dizzy standing on the edge of a curb, let alone a gazillion feet up in a potential towering inferno.
I worry about structural integrity, build quality, etc. etc.
Perhaps I should get a house-boat...
Don't forget that some areas also have that District Cooling /Emicool charges on top of your monthly DEWA.
I know a few people from work who are moving out of these areas as the charges are getting ridiculous.
From the top of my head they are in Motor City, JLT, JBR, The Palm, DIFC and some parts of Business Bay, JVT and The Waterfront, not sure of other places but might be worth asking the question when you go around.
Claire
I know a few people from work who are moving out of these areas as the charges are getting ridiculous.
From the top of my head they are in Motor City, JLT, JBR, The Palm, DIFC and some parts of Business Bay, JVT and The Waterfront, not sure of other places but might be worth asking the question when you go around.
Claire
Gaffer said:
Don't forget that some areas also have that District Cooling /Emicool charges on top of your monthly DEWA.
I know a few people from work who are moving out of these areas as the charges are getting ridiculous.
From the top of my head they are in Motor City, JLT, JBR, The Palm, DIFC and some parts of Business Bay, JVT and The Waterfront, not sure of other places but might be worth asking the question when you go around.
Claire
No district cooling in jvt, unless it's the council flats.I know a few people from work who are moving out of these areas as the charges are getting ridiculous.
From the top of my head they are in Motor City, JLT, JBR, The Palm, DIFC and some parts of Business Bay, JVT and The Waterfront, not sure of other places but might be worth asking the question when you go around.
Claire
Gassing Station | Middle East | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff