The situation is not quite as dire as dear 411A makes out. Flak jackets are not part of the uniform.
What are your motives for going there? If you are an FO and want a "career" seems like you should try Emirates instead. All you are assured of at UL is lots of glass cockpit time and some reasonable layovers. No villa in the sun and large FWD as the denizens of Dubai love to brag about.
A command is unlikely, there will be too may nationals ahead of you and they have a strong union behind them.
If you're looking at few years to get some experience and do some surfing - go for it. Anything longer term is perhaps not a good idea.