EV-04

So we found one! I've just unloaded our stuff from NL to our new "1 bedroom villa" at the Marina Promenade and we move in on Saturday (Jon got off mad-easy since he's still in Europe). There isn't anything villa about it, other than it's on the ground floor (see the arrow?) and you could house a small family in the bedroom. It's not ideal for our future guests, but those of you used to our A'dam walkaround and sofabed, your expectations have already been lowered ;)

Winning point of the apartment? A terrace that overlooks the marina and yacht club at eye-level. Means al fresco dining morning, noon and night.....well, at least once Ramadan is over and it cools down about 15F (both expected by early October). The building complex has some pretty nice amenities, including squash/ badminton courts, gym, pool and is within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach. Jon, continuing his slacker streak, has a 5 minute commute to work, while I've drawn the short straw with 30-35 minutes one way to either the outsource zone or main RBS branch office.

For those of you who use snail mail and want to send care packages, here is our new address:

P.O. Box 8203
Marina Promenade
Paloma EV-04
Dubai, UAE

Here are some pics of the marina (taken from the 29th floor) and neighboring beach (with camels in the background). Like the rest of this city, the place is under construction, including the Marina mall/residences, marina walk, and upteen more highrises.

And I've FINALLY gotten a local mobile: +971 50 189 86 89. For those of you who don't have Jon's, it's +971 50 2679 330.