Sharjah vs Dubai Marina, a commute reality check

Sharjah saves you roughly half the rent. It costs you two to three hours a day. I did Al Nahda to Media City for a year. Leaving at 06:40 got me in by 07:50. Leaving at 07:10 got me in at 09:15. The difference between those two departure times is the whole argument. If you are on a tight salary it is still the right call, but budget for the Salik tolls and fuel, and understand you are buying rent savings with your evenings. I moved to a shared place in Al Barsha after a year and I would not go back.