Hi Muren
Got caught up with the bitter in a similar thread to this one with someone asking about Dubai... DO NOT BE PUT OFF BY THE NEGATIVE, MOANINGS OF PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO HATE IT BUT KNOW WHICH SIDE THEIR BREAD IS BUTTERED!
If it was that bad there would be nobody here! They wont leave because they have either burnt bridges or the UAE is better than their alternative.
Its not perfect but show me an atc unit where nobody moans. I think one of the worst things here is the amount of moaning by your colleagues.
Just look at your reasons for coming... If it's for an extended, sunny, working holiday you will be in exactly the right frame of mind to unplug, leave your woes at the radar, and enjoy the multitude of activities that you may not have available or cannot afford in your own country. You will meet some great people from different cultures and return home when you are ready a richer person. AD, Dubai, Muscat, Bahrain... They all have pro's and con's so take your pick and enjoy.
Cheers.