I wondered where you were as it's obviously a lot warmer than the UK. I was guessing Spain...i didn't pick the middle east. I have a close friend living in Dubai. He loves it but he is making a fucking fortune there so no wonder he likes it.
Dubai is such a gorgeous place - Abu Dhabi is totally different for just a few hours drive never ventured further to be honest.
It's tough being gay here though, not just for the legality of it but just the burden of it all.