[mathew]

Are you sure you want to have a young family inner city?
There are lots of serviced apartment options - some hotels offer the service, check out Dubai Explorer. I've been stuck in the Imperial Residence for the last several weeks (moving this weekend, thank goodness!) - good Chinese takeaway downstairs although it tends to repeat on you, annoying construction sites next door, lousy kitchen and uncomfortable furniture - I'd try elsewhere if I were you.