dont worry you'll have a blast in Dubai- party is all that you will do!!! The middle-east is a very sociable place in comparison to the UK- it's because all the expats are in the same boat away from home so they like to socialise! I worked for two years as crew in a neighbouring middle-east country and I've never partied so much- you will party in dubai and when your down route- it depends on the crew you have- sometimes when you go down route you are glad to have a rest and do nothing. My friend is working for EK and she loves it- there are some amazing clubs and restaurants in Dubai- you can take them or leave them- and you will make loads of friends flying! I would'nt have any doubts leaving the UK for Dubai- go for it!