Assuming you are talking ADA then Yarba has painted a picture which is about how the rumours sit.
Equally there are many guys who have been there for many years and enjoying there time there.
Also, there are guys who have barely completed their first tour before a local co-pilot has demanded (and got) them dismissed.
Must add, rumour is engineering is top notch and rumour has it that they will have to comply to the new UAE regulations in Jan 2003 which should mean less duty and flight limits.
You state that for rotation work you find the money low....... for the Middle East ADA are the best paid. May I ask compared to whom??