Generally speaking I love the South East Asia area and the lifestyle on offer. You are at the crossroads of the world.
It is also close to my home country (Aust) which has its advantages.
My concerns about EK and DXB is the political/security situation in the area and possible upheaval in neighbouring Saudia Arabia.
Do not loose sight of the fact DXB is in a Muslim country and anything can happen at short notice.
I remember visiting a friend in Tehran in the 1980's who at the time was flying an Australian Airlines A300 on wet lease. Lovely place with happy crews but it all went belly up at short notice.