So you are saying the GCC states are not developing countries? A tad bit overdone, don't you think?
BeeBop,
The difference is that the GCC caters to Western Expats. It is possible not to have to interact with the local world outside your compound and many people do that. You would understand that only if you have lived here.
I doubt it will be the same experience living in Cairo. From my infrequent visits there, it seem to be different than any place in the GCC.