For everybody thats bitching about conditions, pay and allowances in UAE, one word:
Repatriate.
The vast majority of us are here as contract ATC's. That means contract money. Some of you spend your time bashing everything anyone says or does. Remember what you signed up for. Nobody is forcing you to take the accomodation allowance. Use the company provided flat. If you don't like that, remember that is what you agreed to in the beginning.
For some, it is quite bearable here with a good package. Clearly for some, they are not happy with the package, and/or conditions, and are determined to infect those that are.
Give it a break. Move the blips or move out. Period.
@ Bob, I wouldn't want to guess your nationality... You seem to generalise about SAfricans, I wonder about your type...
@ Dusto, the conditions aren't as bad as some of these 'types' make it out to be. Nobody is being forced to stay here against their will.