AUH definitely quieter than DXB but in about 4 years time your sentiments will be exactly like Fox3'snapshots and what the rest of us remember about DXB. AUH is growing at a phenomenal rate and although improving from lessons learnt in DXB's mistakes, this is the middle east. They will always try to out do each other at the expense of quality and proper planning.
I say IF YOU HAVE TO take the job, take the city that comes with it and make the most of it.