Andrew Shouler and the newspaper ought to be congratulated for being able to spell out what otherwise is being kept under cover by the government officials and the media in general. This is really applicable across "the expatriate" Gulf. If Dubai is the clear "leader", Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Muscat and Saudi more recently are catching up.
However, and despite everything written, the Gulf is still an opportunity for very many to upgrade their life-savings, styles, etc.. This, from jobless guys to those looking for bonded type-ratings, early-retired pilots looking for something extra, etc.. Single and married guys with no kids have a brighter chance, etc..
Everyone has the right for a change. Some make it really better and many get disappointed shortly after arriving. It's a matter of opportunity to the dismay of those trying hard(er) to see their own T&Cs improved from levels where others think they wished that had that (or even less).
David Thatcher, Principal, Career Partners points out:
unfortunately, Dubai has inherited a legacy of hiring to the cheapest price, which must change if it is to attract the right calibre of people
what owners and their managers fail to see with catastrophic consequences as slowly emerging now.
That's life. "Every case is a case". Pure rhetoric some may say but it's widely applicable worldwide.
My motto continues to be Virgins'
keep discovering until you find better 
(and always better)...
Off for an early start. Stay safe and fly safely
