I have several jobs in Dubai that I am considering. Some are 3-8 month contracts with housing included but several are perm and no housing included.
I've been surfing the boards trying to get a firm idea what a 1-2 bedroom apartment will cost me but am getting hugely varying prices, no idea what the sq meters are and, since I don’t know Dubai at all, I have no idea if it’s a good area to live in or not.
Since my goal is to put as much in the bank as possible, I’m looking for an “affordable” 1-2 bedroom apartment or villa, 100-200 sq meters, unfurnished, near enough to Media City, and in a place that I don’t need to worry about crime. I don’t need any amenities like a pool or gym but available parking for one car would be nice. I’d love to be able to walk out to a convenience store and restaurants but if it means driving to save on rent, so be it.
I’m an American who’s been living all over Asia for the past 10 years, if that makes a difference.
What can I expect to pay for a long term lease on a property like this?
BK