Skysod,
I like living just across the border in Oman.
I would also like to reiterate what I've said many times before in these hallowed fora and that is, don't come to these parts unless you have a plan B that means you can walk at any time without rancour. If you set yourself up so that you can't leave because of employment issues, children issues, financial issues, etc, you are in a bad place and will end up bitter and twisted, like many posters.
Remember, your contract is only a vague agreement between you and your future employer here. It's NOT LIKE HOME. There's a bit of give and take necessary and when they take more than their fair share, it's time to move on. Psychologically, it's great to know that I can, and have always been able to, move whenever I choose. Please, get yourself in that position and your stay here will be far more pleasant than that evidenced in the posts of less-than-happy campers venting here, especially as this is supposed to be a thread on happy campers!