Been watching this thread with interest, I have been here 10yrs (Qatar) must admit not fussed with Dubai full of pretentious pricks, quite liberal here, pork and alcohol available cheap fuel (12p ltr) tax free good salary, accommodation is expensive though but a good contract covers that so what's the problem just do it !!! THailand is for kiddy fiddlers and as I work for a Aussie company don't get me started on why not to go there!