Nearly 6 years over at T2 in DXB on the 737 (left seat) and very happy still. Things are definately improving and the only negative would be the decline of the financial package. (inflation vs no basic or allowance increase and no profident fund) Rosters are very good, home every day and 80% day time flying due seniority. No stress, no b*s. Great folk to fly with and well maintained material.
Yet if I compare it with airlines back home I just can't justify a move back both financially and life style wise. And I don't fancy China or long haul. Kids doing fantastic in a very good school that's not costing me a kidney or two and the wife's happy.
Working in this part of the world you have to be a 'chilled out, go with the flow and just do as you are told' kinda guy/girl. Otherwise you are gonna stress yourself out. Keep your head below the horizon and take from it what you need. Don't try and change the environment and ask too many questions. It just is what it is. Just my 0.02c.
This is my 3rd airline for reference.