- GAB wrote:
You can't drink and there is no shisha.
I don't drink anyway, so thats that one covered!! geraintindxb you have to tolerate the traffic jam from Sharjah to Dubai. Liban Sharjah is boring to live in. When you go out it will always be in Dubai... scarlet I have a friend who lives in the Greens (near the Marina) and commutes to Sharjah every day - it's going against the traffic, the_zooter
- Liban wrote:
Sharjah is boring to live in. When you go out it will always be in Dubai...
If I can get there!!
But what about places to live. Are there some good areas with good apartments for rent?? Are apartments cheaper than in Dubai?? jag
- the_zooter wrote:
- Liban wrote:
Sharjah is boring to live in. When you go out it will always be in Dubai...
If I can get there!!
But what about places to live. Are there some good areas with good apartments for rent?? Are apartments cheaper than in Dubai?? - Liban wrote:
The Buheira corniche and new corniche area (close to Dubai-Shj highway) have some absolutely beautiful apartments with stunning views. A very nice area, rents are highest in these areas in Shj, but still a bit cheaper than Dubai. Lovely area, you should have a look. Traffic jams will be there but there are different routes you can take to cut down on the time (i commute frequently to meet my customers and I can manage Garhoud to Shj and vice versa in 40 minutes tops during peak hours).
And the corniche is as close as you can get to the Dub-Shj highway I believe... Good luck with your search.. though a thing to note is that the apartments by the corniche are not that easy to get, very much in demand. bschmidt
- jag wrote:
... and new corniche area (close to Dubai-Shj highway) have some absolutely beautiful apartments with stunning views.
That's where I live. I totally agree that the view is stunning, for people who are used to living in a high-rise it might be nice. I don't really enjoy it because I hate noise from neighbours with children etc.
Thats two pictures showing the view from our flat from the balcony...
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- jag wrote:
- the_zooter wrote:
- Liban wrote:
Sharjah is boring to live in. When you go out it will always be in Dubai...
If I can get there!!
But what about places to live. Are there some good areas with good apartments for rent?? Are apartments cheaper than in Dubai?? - Liban wrote:
The Buheira corniche and new corniche area (close to Dubai-Shj highway) have some absolutely beautiful apartments with stunning views. A very nice area, rents are highest in these areas in Shj, but still a bit cheaper than Dubai. Lovely area, you should have a look. Traffic jams will be there but there are different routes you can take to cut down on the time (i commute frequently to meet my customers and I can manage Garhoud to Shj and vice versa in 40 minutes tops during peak hours).
And the corniche is as close as you can get to the Dub-Shj highway I believe... Good luck with your search.. though a thing to note is that the apartments by the corniche are not that easy to get, very much in demand. - the_zooter wrote:
you live in Garhoud?
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easternjewel nice apartments, but cant walk with a girl after 10 pm on the streets... leave alone getting cozy :wink: fayz to add to the list of no booze, shisha, women after ten it is also illegal to use a pedal bike apparently as well. I think Sharjah is a good place for families but my opinion is that for a single guy it might be a bit boring. HP
- the_zooter wrote:
Ok people!!
Time for some more help again please!!!
Sharjah. What is there?? What would it be like to live and work in (I'm already certain that living in Dubai and working in Sharjah would be next to impossible).
What should I know about Sharjah?? Are there some nice places to live comparable to say the Marina in Dubai?? Are there many ex-pats living there (not including those that are bussed into Dubai to build some very tall buildings!). Is there anything to do??
Thanks in advance!!
Zoots
I lived in Dubai and sharjah. Its really crazy to come in Dubai from sharjah during weekend nights and after 5 . In Dubai ,u can find some nice chicks but in sharjah u will only see the black or white abay:roll: the_zooter thanks for all your replies and opinions! Just thought I would cover all my bases and options. Obviously Dubai is my first option - to be near to all you crazy guys!! vixnax Sorry and no disrespect meant- one word describes Sharjah- boring!! Don't do it! Come to Dubai! the_zooter
- vixnax wrote:
Sorry and no disrespect meant- one word describes Sharjah- boring!! Don't do it! Come to Dubai!
I'm trying!! HP zooter Get a place close to British embassy ,in case if u ever rape a local arab girl , u dont need to run a lot to get inside Embassy :) . Your brother HP :roll: ninnevah i dont think its such a big deal, the route between dubai and sharjah, i live in the same buhairah corniche area in sharjah, i like our area, but i also am in dubai on a daily basis. sharjah is just more family orientated. MaaaD you guys are funny you talk about Dubai vs Sharjah as if its thousands of miles away from each other. Zooter think of it like this , different neighborhoods in the same city. If you got a job offer in Sharjah, dont just dismiss right away. IF you live in Dubai and work in SHarjah thats a reverse commute and you wont be stuck in Dubai traffic for 4 hours a day. YEs Sharjah is much more conservative so dont wear shorts to work, or try to shag your secretary under the desk. But other than that its not that big of a deal. Now if you want to live in Sharjah you have to respect the laws there : Legally you cant be with women who are not affiliated to you (meaning wife, sister, mother, etcc...) so if you have a woman in your apartment who isnt one of those and if some neighbor complains you might end in jail. I am not sure how enforced this is, but its the law. I do know they are much more soft now than they were a few years ago. Best of luck zoots !
- the_zooter wrote:
Has anybody got anything else to add??
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Sharjah's road are too narrow to drive! so say your driving on this 2 lane road, you can put down your windows & shake hands with the motorist!
Also they have too many round abouts, difficult names, & less sign boards.. so if your lost, your lost. :wink: MaaaD is this real EJ, or low life who hacked EJ's account ? easternjewel ej* :) arniegang wb EJ :wink: MaaaD arnie i am assuming you know for sure its her .. so i will take your word for it ;) arniegang yes i am sure Maaad EJ and i have pm'd each other, and i asked her some secret questions which i knew only EJ would know the answers - She passed. pssssst The question was "do you love HP - EJ ? Answer "yes, with all my heart and my pencil case" This can only be EJ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: easternjewel thank u guys, identity theft is a curse! easternjewel AWW arnie, how could you put it on the board for HP to see?! your such a jerk :lol: MaaaD EJ welcome back ... and bring back the summer bikini avatar :D easternjewel maaad, your soo desparate! I m sure you were praying I get back my ID only for the bikini sake :P MaaaD ermm no actually i dont give a rat's ass .. suck my big toe you dont deserve the welcome back ! easternjewel :thebirdman: the_zooter Guys, guys!! Chill!! Thanks for the info EJ. Er, I guess if I went to live & work in Sharjah, you wouldn't be coming to visit me?? :( jag
- easternjewel wrote:
nice apartments, but cant walk with a girl after 10 pm on the streets... leave alone getting cozy :wink:
Where do you get your facts from?? Honestly I have been out with my wife for a stroll many times, its perfectly fine!
From what Ive seen Shj is definitely more family oriented and if youre a single guy, well, you will be in Dubai mostly to have fun.. Evaluate your own situation, see what rents you can afford, and make your choice accordingly.
I have many friends from Shj who always meet up on the weekend in Dubai. It's second nature to them and not a big deal really.. And traffic aint as bad that EJ makes it out to be... I wish people would actually speak from experience rather than give info based on one visit or what they hear :roll:
Anyways, Garhoud is a great location if you wanna be in Dubai :D
Good luck! jag
- Nick81 wrote:
- jag wrote:
- the_zooter wrote:
- Liban wrote:
Sharjah is boring to live in. When you go out it will always be in Dubai...
If I can get there!!
But what about places to live. Are there some good areas with good apartments for rent?? Are apartments cheaper than in Dubai?? - Liban wrote:
The Buheira corniche and new corniche area (close to Dubai-Shj highway) have some absolutely beautiful apartments with stunning views. A very nice area, rents are highest in these areas in Shj, but still a bit cheaper than Dubai. Lovely area, you should have a look. Traffic jams will be there but there are different routes you can take to cut down on the time (i commute frequently to meet my customers and I can manage Garhoud to Shj and vice versa in 40 minutes tops during peak hours).
And the corniche is as close as you can get to the Dub-Shj highway I believe... Good luck with your search.. though a thing to note is that the apartments by the corniche are not that easy to get, very much in demand. - the_zooter wrote:
you live in Garhoud? - jag wrote:
Yes bschmidt And by the way... although alcohol is banned in Sharjah, you can get a liquor license as a non-muslim-sharjah-resident. You still cannot buy booze in Sharjah, but the liquor license entitles you to have booze for own use in your car and in your home :D :D :D easternjewel
- jag wrote:
Where do you get your facts from?? Honestly I have been out with my wife for a stroll many times, its perfectly fine!
From what Ive seen Shj is definitely more family oriented and if youre a single guy, well, you will be in Dubai mostly to have fun.. Evaluate your own situation, see what rents you can afford, and make your choice accordingly.
I have many friends from Shj who always meet up on the weekend in Dubai. It's second nature to them and not a big deal really.. And traffic aint as bad that EJ makes it out to be... I wish people would actually speak from experience rather than give info based on one visit or what they hear :roll:
Jag, read & dont imagine. I am not the one who mentioned anything about traffic.
My friend had a scene where she slapped her friend(guy) in Sahara center, & as per laws the security called the cops even though she said it was her business!
You said you stroll with your “wife” ..that is alright dude, trust me, no wife, can get you in trouble & that explains why other people are often in dubai…Also, it is obvious I m not talking about public places like cornich. I have in real exchanged Cd’s with a motorist on a red signal. Roads ARE narrow, comparatively. I speak from experiences.
Zooter, I do not dislike shj or am not trying to enforce my opinion on you. Those where the drawbacks, now the positive aspect, Nice buildings, spacious apartments & lower rents (again in comparison to dubai)
Goodie luck ;) jag
- easternjewel wrote:
- jag wrote:
Where do you get your facts from?? Honestly I have been out with my wife for a stroll many times, its perfectly fine!
From what Ive seen Shj is definitely more family oriented and if youre a single guy, well, you will be in Dubai mostly to have fun.. Evaluate your own situation, see what rents you can afford, and make your choice accordingly.
I have many friends from Shj who always meet up on the weekend in Dubai. It's second nature to them and not a big deal really.. And traffic aint as bad that EJ makes it out to be... I wish people would actually speak from experience rather than give info based on one visit or what they hear :roll:
Jag, read & dont imagine. I am not the one who mentioned anything about traffic.
My friend had a scene where she slapped her friend(guy) in Sahara center, & as per laws the security called the cops even though she said it was her business!
You said you stroll with your “wife” ..that is alright dude, trust me, no wife, can get you in trouble & that explains why other people are often in dubai…Also, it is obvious I m not talking about public places like cornich. I have in real exchanged Cd’s with a motorist on a red signal. Roads ARE narrow, comparatively. I speak from experiences.
Zooter, I do not dislike shj or am not trying to enforce my opinion on you. Those where the drawbacks, now the positive aspect, Nice buildings, spacious apartments & lower rents (again in comparison to dubai)
Goodie luck ;) - jag wrote:
Ok. Thats a bit gay of those guards to call the cops, though I suppose it could happen in any mall really.. As for exchanging Cds, Ive been near the Maktoum Bridge in Dubai and during the jams, a lady got out and shared coffee with a few fellow motorists :) the_zooter
- easternjewel wrote:
Zooter, I do not dislike shj or am not trying to enforce my opinion on you. Those where the drawbacks, now the positive aspect, Nice buildings, spacious apartments & lower rents (again in comparison to dubai)
Goodie luck ;)
Thanks EJ - all this info is pushing useful stuff out of my brain!! easternjewel
- jag wrote:
Ok. Thats a bit gay of those guards to call the cops, though I suppose it could happen in any mall really.. As for exchanging Cds, Ive been near the Maktoum Bridge in Dubai and during the jams, a lady got out and shared coffee with a few fellow motorists :)
We did not get out of our cars ;) fayz
- MaaaD wrote:
you guys are funny you talk about Dubai vs Sharjah as if its thousands of miles away from each other.
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Now that I've moved out to the suburbs I realize just how close Sharjah is, My new pad in the Marina area is 25kms from the SZR business district but Sharjah City Centre to the business district is only 18kms, ~30%closer. Having said that my commute time so far has been ~15mins, I'm guessing the fact that 1/3rd the population being out of the country is helping :) XRW-147
- fayz wrote:
Now that I've moved out to the suburbs I realize just how close Sharjah is, My new pad in the Marina area is 25kms from the SZR business district but Sharjah is only 18kms, ~30%closer. Having said that my commute time so far has been ~15mins, I'm guessing the fact that 1/3rd the population being out of the country is helping :)
Fayz... how do you figure Sharjah to be closer than the business district - its way (WAY) past it. Unless you're going direct from the Marina to Sharjah... via the ocean. fayz
- XRW-147 wrote:
- fayz wrote:
Now that I've moved out to the suburbs I realize just how close Sharjah is, My new pad in the Marina area is 25kms from the SZR business district but Sharjah is only 18kms, ~30%closer. Having said that my commute time so far has been ~15mins, I'm guessing the fact that 1/3rd the population being out of the country is helping :)
Fayz... how do you figure Sharjah to be closer than the business district - its way (WAY) past it. Unless you're going direct from the Marina to Sharjah... via the ocean. - fayz wrote:
no dude re-read, from Emirates Towers it is 18kms to Sharjah and 25ish to my house. so distance from Emirates towers to Sharjah is closer then Emirates Towers to Marina. XRW-147
- fayz wrote:
no dude re-read, from Emirates Towers it is 18kms to Sharjah and 25ish to my house. so distance from Emirates towers to Sharjah is closer then Emirates Towers to Marina.
Bugger, my bad. Just goes to show men should not try to multi task! fayz I should have been more clear, I've updated my original post to prevent confusion :)