Don't know anything about Dubai but for AUH Approach and Al Ain .....
Let's just say that the COLA (cost of living allowance) more than makes up for the cost of living increases of the last 12 months and the increased accommodation allowance is sufficient for a half reasonable place (if you can find somewhere half reasonable) in which to live.
How long the increases will keep us ahead of the curve remains to be seen but it should keep most people happy for 12 months or so methinks.
How does everybody else feel about it??