Well SB, going to Doha is going to a junior positon compared to the rest of the ME. You will start with 2 bars and be like that for years, command is non existent with QR. Anywhere else and you will actually see something on the horizon with substantially better pay at potato and EK. Out of interest what makes you prefer Dubai over Abu though if it is not for the hustle and bustle of the night life? There are limited perks in Dubai anymore. Also I wouldn't really call Eastern Europe an expat lifestyle. It's still Europe...