I have been told the villlas are very much like a midsize villa in the medows. You can look the up under Emaar dot com or ae.
I have bought in a place called Arabian Ranches, just down the road. I dont want to live with all my co-workers, that why I moved out some time ago.
Company accomodation is included curtains, carpets where needed and such.
I dont know how the other fellow paid 10-20000 dhs for the move. I paid 2500 Dhs with EuroMovers 2 years ago.
I think the most realistic thing to do is, if you plan to move your family til Dubai, to come down and see for yourself. Then you wont be one of your unhappy friends.
Dont read to much into the contract, but ask and find out how it actually is on a day to day basis.
Mig21
Your point of view was valid 1-2 years ago. Prices have increased 50-100% since, so buying today wont give you very much, if the allowance is to cover it.