Possibly the best job ever in aviation. Capt of an HP42. No instrument flying, no night flying, slow out to India with the same passengers. No slots, no air traffic to talk of. Land for lunch, silver service afternoon tea.. and did you see the salute from the Station Manager!
I was at Sharjah in '68 and it all looked familiar, although there was less of the fort as I recall. I think the old Sheik's palace was by then the town prison.