Will Rogers
Thought I might lend a hand.
If you are looking for a two bedroom apartment in a good area in Dubai you will have to expect 50 to 60000 dhm per year, unfortunately now days 25 to 40000 will set you up in areas like Bur Dubai or Karama or even further afield with regard to Sharjar (Sharjar myself would not even waste my time with) especially with the drive between the two cities not to mention the rest.
S.Zayed road if you are after apartment living seems to be the best area (that is btween Emirates Towers and defence roundabout) single apartment ranges from 36000 up, double lowest at 52000 upwards. If you decide to look at villas close to town the range is from 75000 to 120000 that would be right along Jumeria may find cheaper on the outskirts of Satwa but be carefull around there. Further afield Villas drop down to around 55 to 60000 dhms in places like Mirdif but the draw back there is distance from town and facilities provided out there. Also be ware if you are in a villa running costs with aircon in summer can mount up to around 500 to 1000 dhms a month, if you are in a appartment these cost are covered. A new apartment building on S Zayed road called the UP Tower is quite a good deal it is around 42000 for single bedroom apartment situated on 37th floor and above, includes all white wear and all bills including full power and water and also free internet vai ISDN, something to consider. With regard to payment of rent they will try to push you for one or two checks but they all accept the rent broken down into four, never believe or trust anyone when it comes to business in the middle east and always ask collegues around you what they think especially if you are dealing with a local company. It is business after all!!!!!!!!!
All the best with the move
Tunnelvision