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[ESLJ]

What kind of an apartment could a single person get with a housing allowance of 55, 000 dhs?

[veiledsentiments]

Did you try a search? This has been discussed. Another option is to google up ads in Dubai. I recall a post not too long ago that gave some websites.

VS

[younggeorge]

It's hard to keep track with the way rents have been rising in the past year or two, but 55,000 should still get something acceptable - not great, but OK. Do you have to find it yourself, or does your employer help you? What area will you be working in?

[ESLJ]

To VS- Yes I did but it wasn't useful

To George: The employer in question is the British Council in Dubai and this is what they give you. They do try and help- but I still think 55,000 sounds pretty low compared with apartments I have seen........

[younggeorge]

It's not going to give you a lot of choice, but it shouldn't be too bad and the BC's in an area which has a lot of apartments. I think you'll do OK.

[Afra]

Try the apartments in Al Mina Road.

[ESLJ]

YG and Afra- thanks for your help. I am still going to look at other offers before deciding whether to accept this or not.