Hi we live in Al Gharafa, and have found it okay, it is quite central for most things and pretty easy to get to most places. As someone has said we have Lulu and Carefour to shop in. My husband commutes to West Bay every day and its not too bad. My daughter goes to Dess and it now takes me about 20 mins in morning depending on what time i leave to take her to school. Traffic is bad wherever you live in the mornings but I have found you do get used to it (I have, just go with the flow). There are lots of Villas being built around here at the moment, so there should be plenty of choice. Hope this helps.

Valerie