no one is doubting your accomplishments as an aviator, credit where credits due,
you are probably up there with some of the best...Just don't take yourself too serious...some of the guys making posts have probably done sometime in the UAE and you should be able to read between the lines...why don't you contact ADA and ask about the accomodation, gym/sauna, theatre, free internet and before you commit get something in writing. I know they are building a new facility for the pilots and engineers which should be completed any day soon which will be great...Good luck with the new job