Greetings
If you're still interested in coming to the UAE then Try Abu Dhabi Aviation.
www.adaviation.ae
We're all expats here and work contract 8weeks on/4weeks off..airfares back and forth paid for by the company.. very basic Single accom provided.
Bell 212/412 AW139 helicopters and Dash8 Fixed wing time will count a lot in your favour but not critical if you don't....you get a lot of experience fast there!
Pay's not bad (DHS29000---about $7500) per month as a licenced Engineer/Avion. the only thing that's killing the UK guys and the Canadians at this stage is the Exchange rate!!!
A non licenced Engineer gets a fair bit less but you can study the Local Modules and work your way up the ladder...most of us did it!(the UAE exams are crappy tho)
Good Luck