Up to 2.5 hrs in position actually, though depending on the supervisor it's quite likely that a 2.5 hr stint will be paired with a late start or early go.
Andrex is available in the supermarkets, though sadly is not provided at work where it may sometimes be needed after a brush with CIS airmanship...
As for housing, note that a villa which cost AED180,000 p/a to rent 6 months ago will now be offered at AED250,000 p/a or more. A recent arrival is paying AED240,000 or so for a 2-bedroom apartment. There is some hope among those who haven't bought that a correction is coming in the housing market, and with it might come a reduction in rental prices. In the meantime though, landlords here have a reputation for mercenary instincts.