Hi,
Can I ask for a break down of average costs for a 1 bed flat in the Marina/Greens area? I need to get a feel for utilities, tv, phone,internet, dewa, and housing tax etc.
I am slightly alarmed at posts elsewhere stating that the housing tax is 5% of your annual rent to be paid monthly...?
I havent arrived yet but am getting worried now that things will be tight. I have agreed 19,000 AED per month with my employer. Initially in UK Pounds it looks ok but seems to evaporate when you take in the colossal rents paid in Dubai currently.
I know its another budget/cost of living question but any advice would be gladly received. Just tell me i wont be scrapping around to make ends meet, thats why i am leaving the UK! Out of the frying pan and into the fire maybe!!??