Wednesday 4 November 2009

MAKING A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

“Dubai is the heart of The U.A.E”, this is a phrase used by many people living in the U.A.E. Similarly lying in the heart of U.A.E, Sharjah has also made its place in the heart of U.A.E by winning, “The Cultural Capital of the Arab World” Award for the year 1998. Located in the center of U.A.E, the distance to Dubai is just a 15-min drive (i.e. 15 Kms. approx.) connected by one of the most advanced road networks in the country Abu Dhabi, just a 90-min drive away, is about 200 km from Sharjah.

Sharjah is a mixture when it comes to culture. Living in Sharjah for a Pakistani middle class family is ideal because it is easy to fit into the expatriate population. It is not difficult to adjust; as everything s available here from rented flats to buying villas, from supermarkets to malls and from parks to beaches. Buying a rented flat is affordable for a middle class family as they are new to the environment and it will be easier to get to know other people around. Looking for a flat is not difficult in Sharjah, thanks to the To let signs on every second building. There are different flats according to the family’s requirement, and the rents increase with the increasing number of rooms in each flat.

Bedrooms, living room, kitchen everything single corner of the flat is shown to the tenants before they rent the flat. The best thing about the Flat in U.A.E is that the tenants don’t have to work much on the kitchen cabinets, and washroom fittings, as everything is fitted in the flat before renting it out. the family only has to furnish the house and decorate it with their own wish. A middle class family looks at their needs more than their wants, if a family cannot afford brand new furniture to furnish their house they always have an option to buy second hand furniture in very good state anywhere in Sharjah. There are shops owned by pathan men who sells second hand furniture. Abu Shagarah Area is one of the places where one can find second hand furniture in really good condition.

There are mosques in every area of Sharjah, so finding a place to pray is not a difficult job! A Pakistani family can feel at home as they will come across many other Pakistani families, who keep the Pakistani Culture Alive. Meeting new people is also what can be experienced staying in Sharjah, since there are different people from different nationalities. They are taxis and public buses to make transport convenient for people to commute from one emirate to another. There is a wide variety of education provided in Sharjah, parents can put their students in schools that suits them best. There are British schools, Pakistani schools and Indian schools. Institutes are also very popular, since they provide all courses and have flexible timings. Getting a driving license is a difficult task in Sharjah since people have to go through many tests, but at the end of the day Sharjah has a very organized driving license system.
With all the facilities Sharjah is providing, living In Sharjah is definetely a good choice for any family from any country!

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