Living in Sharjah

[reeta]

Hi ,

I will be working in Sharjah and originally thought it would be a good idea to move to Dubai and commute (I would be going the opposite way to everyone else!). I didn't realize how much more expensive accommodation is between Dubai and Sharjah, it really is quite significant. I look on the map and see that there is only a few miles between the two cities and would presume that a taxi from Dubai to Sharjah would not be that expensive (anyone got an idea?). The difference in cost would mean a 1 bedroom flat or a large two bedroom an apartment. I can only guess the reason in price difference is the difference in culture between the two emirates. I know that Sharjah is a dry city, which is fine with me as I could go to Dubai for my drinks. but I am a bit dubious of how the culture is out there with western ex pats. I am a white male and doubt that I would have any issues but how is the city on females, especially ones that are not married. I would be having visits from my girlfriend and various other female friends over the coming year (all up for a free holiday) and am slightly concerned on how this would be viewed. The last thing I want to do is to break any cultural tabboos out there.

Any views and experiences with living in Sharjah, especially from the female perspective would be gratefully received.
Thanks
kameron

[santiago]

Hello

I think it's the best option for u to live in sharjah, than in Dubai, if ur working in Sharjah.
Why people live in sharjah? because rents were cheaper than Dubai. But in sharjah in some area Water is a BIG problem (check with the property-Dealear)
Sharjah is DRY city? yes it is. But don?t worry Dubai is ur neighbour, but problem starts here. When in Weekends u want to go to Dubai, All the roads of Sharjah towards Dubai are totally JAM-packed, after 7pm to 11pm.
Why don?t u try Pepsi-cola Area (Behind Old Oasis Center) The Area is Arab dominated, But don?t worry They respect others and they Keep to them selves they will not disturb u, until u disturb them. Don?t know about the women issue in sharjah but Dubai is very Modern in this.
There is no problem At all for Women, they r allowed to go freely any where any time, and unlike Saudi they can drive cars.

Have a nice day
Thanks
santiago