Checkmate,
I totally agree.
Can't put a price on quality of life.... However, it depends on what people use to judge it. As for me, a modest income in the UK far outweighs the perceived benefits of life in Dubai. I don't need a flash car, maid or private tuition for my children to confirm it for me. Equally, I don't need any of it in the UK either.
Each to their own i guess, but as far as i'm concerned, you can shove Dubai right up it's own ar*e.