There seem to be a lot of opinion based on hearsay and not experience.
ADA is regulated to international standards the same as any other operator anywhere. It is frequently audited by outside agencies including the FAA, EASA and most of the major oil companies.
As a pilot you will gain a very varied experience, not just in Abu Dhabi but in a increasing number of other countries, worldwide.
Passports are not taken.
Social life can be ,if you are interested, extremely varied. All major hotel chains are represented (only a very small number are not licensed), it is one of the food capitals of the world.
Theatre, music, art, golf etc are all available.
Of course if you wish to roll out on the streets drunk, your visit will be brief, but if you wish to get on with your job in a sensible manner then ADA can be a very good place indeed.
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