As suggested, missy (very appropriate name!) I voted with my feet and left the wonders of Dubai for those Jumeira Janes who like to moan about the maid.

I do not stay long in a country I find not to my tastes, but thanks for stating the obvious, and you are welcome to my place, lots of vacancies are often available at that establishment :) (I wonder why)

Oh and BTW two things, no need to SHOUT, it's rude and learn some grammar.

missy,

very positive aspects about Dubai, but what about the negatives?

Getting home at 5pm after starting at 6am?
Sitting in traffic for 2-3 hours on a return journey? (see above)
Sitting at Garhoud Bridge?Maktoum/Shididha Tunnel for an hour (see above)
Going out in the evening is horrendous!
Taxis refusing to take you across the brides (see above)
Rentals on property prices is astronomical, and is outside of most schools allowances
Usual topic of conversation - the roads of Dubai and the roadworks. It will be amazing when it is finished!!

Dubai is NOT the amazing place some people like to portray - most people come here for 2-3 years to save a bit of money (when they could be in another country and save a lot more). Most expats I have talked to cannot wait to leave this place as it is so superficial.

Yes, there is sun and sand here, but then that exists in Ibiza as well, so just go there for the summer as it is too hot here then.