p101
I hope you pay more attention to the briefing package than you do to the posts. Ana is not single. She is 'married, 2 kids, no pets...'
Not withstanding that minor oversight, SZR, Marina and DIFC are all expensive. Value is buying in places slightly out that will become more established in the next 5-10 years. That's where you'll find bigger apartments that would accommodate a family. The places you mention would be 2 beds at best with the allowance.
Sports City, JLT and JVC are areas that I would consider if just joining. There are even some reasonably priced villas just out from Arabian Ranches that offer great space for the same price as some apartments in Downtown and the Marina area.
I'm also not in total agreement with you that prices are 'relatively low right now.' Relative to what? They have stabilised and in some cases reduced, but low?