Cost of a nice furnished apartment

[alexander]

Hi All,

I am planning a move to Dubai, for at least three years, perhaps permanent, to work in the real estate business.

I live a pretty good life in Spain, and would not wish to drop standards.

What is cost of a nice furnished apartment, two beds in Dubai Creek area, good views, pool, gym if possible.

Also Unfurnished.

Please also any advice on average weekly cost of living, car purchase etc.
Good luck

[andre]

Hi Alexander,
Good apartment - budget 10k (dh 60k), for a nice apartment with pool & gym. About 80 should get you a 'villa' in mirdiff.... but your company should provide accommodation and ELECTRICITY at a very minimum...

Only expenses are the raz - about 2-3 quid a pint at a bar, and taxis (about three quid). Movies are not cheap now, same as the UK.

Cars run on toilet paper - you can pick up a 97 BMW Z3 for about dh. 40k, say 6.5 grand - or a good 99 Mitsubishi Pajero for the same. Be warned that 4x4's have nonexistent resale value - the only things that sell are Boxsters, SLKs and Z3s to protect your investment.

Food is dirst cheap, about 40p for a shawarma (kebab), and perhaps 8 quid for a meal at a four star hotel.

Basically if you get about Dh. 10-12k a month PLUS accommodation (or Dh. 18k without) you'll be laughing...

cheers

[Salameer]

Originally Posted by andre

Hi Alexander,
Good apartment - budget 10k (dh 60k), for a nice apartment with pool & gym. About 80 should get you a 'villa' in mirdiff.... but your company should provide accommodation and ELECTRICITY at a very minimum...

Only expenses are the raz - about 2-3 quid a pint at a bar, and taxis (about three quid). Movies are not cheap now, same as the UK.

Cars run on toilet paper - you can pick up a 97 BMW Z3 for about dh. 40k, say 6.5 grand - or a good 99 Mitsubishi Pajero for the same. Be warned that 4x4's have nonexistent resale value - the only things that sell are Boxsters, SLKs and Z3s to protect your investment.

Food is dirst cheap, about 40p for a shawarma (kebab), and perhaps 8 quid for a meal at a four star hotel.

Basically if you get about Dh. 10-12k a month PLUS accommodation (or Dh. 18k without) you'll be laughing...

cheers

I am visting Dubai in a few weeks and would be interested to read how things stand now compared to above post made in 2006.