So we will be moving to Dubai in a month or so from Doha and I’m very anxious about finding the right place for us. Ideally we want to stay in a villa in a community around Jebel Ali. I have been stay at home for a while now with my 2.5 year old. It has been very painful, with little time for self care, and infrequent socialization because of our setup and a wrong choice in compound (it just didn't have many toddlers or young families). I fear that may repeat again. I’m looking for a community where it will be easy for me and my tot to make friends, and also offer me classes etc to be able to get back into shape (desperately in need). We have Springs and Al Furjan on top of our list but online I see that most villas have a closed yard, so not exactly easy to step out and say hello to neighbours (which I want and need because expat life is hard as it is, especially when you are new to a place). I should mention that I am in my late thirties and my husband 41, and so it would be so nice to be able to meet couples born in our decade. Tall ask? I don’t know. Just hoping that Dubai won’t turn out as miserable as Doha. And if anyone is able to give us tips on where to look that would be a great help.
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