Some people also don't mind it here from parts of the world that are pretty good. What seems to be the common theme in the ME forum is that Emirates, the airline, sucks to work for and 99% of the noise comes from them. Probably speaks tomes about this thread. I do not know first hand as I don't work for them but am basing that on Ppprune alone.
The UAE is just one big company. Everything is set up around people only being here from somewhere else to work for the coin. Everything, everywhere, everytime is about your passport, your visa and your salary certificate. There are som enice places to live however if your employer gives you the choice.
I like it here. Fire away.