Sorry Panama Jack
You are inaccurate again concerning Dubai.
Shopping, including groceries, is significantly cheaper in Dubai compared with Bahrain. Only housing is more expensive in DXB, but if you work for the right airline you will be provided with free A-class accomodation and you do not have to subsidize housing with your basic salary as it is the case in GF.
In addition as an EPC member (EK Pilot Club) you get discounts almost everywhere; restaurants, coffee shops etc. Furthermore you and your partner get free access to several beach, recreational and gym facilities at 5 star hotels.
Do not believe everything you read on PPRUNE about EK/ DXB because it just aint true
