It's all about your budget. I would strongly suggest getting a studio or one bedroom serviced apartment in the West Bay area for at least a month to sort things out. Worst thing is to make a quick decisions after a week without knowing the market. If you are bringing the family then you need to worry about schools and they all seem to be pretty far from West Bay. I've been told to expect about a 1 hour commute from Villagio Mall area to West Bay and that seems to be a popular compound area for families. Landmark Mall area might be a better compromise. If you're going to be solo, then a serviced apt. in the West Bay area is best as far as a commute goes and you'd have the amenities of the City Center Mall at your door step.
It's all about your budget. I would strongly suggest getting a studio or one bedroom serviced apartment in the West Bay area for at least a month to sort things out. Worst thing is to make a quick decisions after a week without knowing the market. If you are bringing the family then you need to worry about schools and they all seem to be pretty far from West Bay. I've been told to expect about a 1 hour commute from Villagio Mall area to West Bay and that seems to be a popular compound area for families. Landmark Mall area might be a better compromise. If you're going to be solo, then a serviced apt. in the West Bay area is best as far as a commute goes and you'd have the amenities of the City Center Mall at your door step.