Along with many colleagues I have chosen to drive on the M25 in preference to the Sheikh Zayed Road. I have chosen to pay tax and live in the UK. Why? Because a.) I can and b.) I want to. Dubai is not for me and I have chosen to leave for many reasons, some of which are stated above. Did the pay rise have any affect at all on my decision to go or give me a few regrets? No.
Now, I assume that those of you loving it in Dubai are staying because a.) You can and b.) You want to.
New Dubai has us split into two groups, you either love it, or hate it. Life's about nothing other than choices. Good luck with your decisions in life Gentlemen and I hope that whatever dreams you are chasing come true for you all.