Brits mostly live either in West Bay, or in one of the compounds off Al Waab St, near the Villagio Mall. Al Waab is the cheaper of the two. There are cheaper areas off the beaten track, such as Al Gharaffa. It all depends on where you're commuting to, and/or where your children go to school. The roads can be very stressful and busy, so it's best to avoid a long commute by living closer to your place of work.