After a very hectic Day 1, we planned a low key day by going to the Springs, an expat villa community in Dubai where we were invited by a family friend for a post-Christmas party. When you go there, you would think some magic spell had been cast on you and that you’ve been transported to somewhere else. I don’t know where but just not in desert land. It is full of greens all around, with lakes (man made). Just beautiful.
The Springs community is a great place for families with children. There is a green space right at the back of each house and Pristine is always delighted when we go there.
Around the lake is a walking/jogging course – there’s no way you could be fat in the Springs with this big chance to exercise right near you!
The line of villas in Springs community:
My mother told me, “is there any chance in the world we could live here, too?”. Oh mom, if only! Not only the villa rents are expensive, Springs community is around an hour and a half drive from where I work (though I still believe the commute is worth it).
My friend thinks about the possibility of moving to Dubai IF she’ll live in this community!
RENT for a two-bedroom villa starts at $40,000 per year. No, renters are not feeling any effect of the global recession here – the rents are still unbelievably rising!
We had a barbecue party in the backyard and had a great time eating and talking and just lazying around. Ah, I need more days like this!
On Day 3, my friend and I are up for really serious walking and touring the city on our own – no car. Just buses, taxis, Abras and lots of luck to get to our destination on time.
Finding Backroads 
looks like a great place to live! beautiful!
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Gorgeous. Astronomically expensive, but gorgeous.
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Hi – I’m reading your blog via Robin @ Around The Island. I really enjoy it, and if I haven’t left a comment before, I am sorry. Years ago we considered moving our family to Dubai – job change for my husband. But, we just couldn’t bring ourselves to do it. Taking small children across the world, and leaving grand parents and friends behind. You are a braver person than I am!
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$40,000 a year??? And here I am complaining about our $1800/month rent!! But are the salaries higher than what you would make elsewhere?
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Looks like a beautiful place to live (if you can afford it!)
Thanks for the photoblog link too – wish I had started my Project 365 blog there.
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Beautiful place to live, yet OMG $40,000/year to rent? Yikes!
I was watching a special last night on Dubai’s shopping centers. WOW. Now I really need to visit.
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Wow. Looks pretty similar to paradise, hnh?
Our grass is all brown and frozen and it’s colder than a meat locker here.
I’m thinkin I might need to visit paradise.
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I am reading from Salt Lake City Utah. My husband has applied at Emirates Airlines and we would be moving to Dubai if he gets the job.
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This is such a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing the lovely photos. 🙂
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Breathtaking! I am glad you toured Dubai! I enjoyed looking at it through your eyes 🙂
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Hi there! I’m just discovering your blog from Berlin, Germany! 😉 Great stuff! xxxG.
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Hi there, I just happened to see your blog by chance, if you are looking to live in Springs I can help you out, I can get you a 2 bedroom villa in Springs for 115,000 or maybe less.
Otherwise if you are looking to rent somewhere cheaper, I can also help you out.
Feel free to email or call me anytime,
050 85 84 83 5
Best Regards,
Anna from Delonix Real Estate
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hi – i am possibly looking to take a job in dubai city but wondering what the commte from the springs to the city would be ?
many thanks
Glyn
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