Hey Dizo,
You'll LOVE Dubai! It's fantastic.
Great infrastructure, almost NO traffic jams and the drivers are SO courteous and self disciplined that accidents are a rarity! Not even the need for speed traps because EVERYONE, especially the modestly sized 4x4's with dark windows, drive at least 10 - 20 miles/hr slower than the speed limit!
And cheap! Wow! Go out for a meal or a night on the town and you'll STRUGGLE to get rid of the cash in your pocket.
Grocery shopping is almost not worth mentioning because the inflation rate is negligible and if you decide to dump EK accommodation and find your own, you'll pocket at least two thirds the FO housing allowance.
There's an abundance of flora and fauna and the undulating scenery is definitely another thing you'll enjoy.
See you soon!
