Dubai is a destination in the Middle East those looking for Middle East jobs flock to for a few reasons. The pay is much higher than an expat can get in his or her home country. Dubai is one of the more open cities in the Middle East. Located in the UAE the city of Dubai is a cross between Las Vegas and Disney world. With most of the other locations in the Middle East being much more conservative with laws that disallow the use, import or purchase of alcoholic beverages Dubai has plenty of night clubs and bars one can go to if they want to unwind on the weekends and have a few drinks. You can do pretty much anything you could do in any other place in the world from enjoying the night life to skiing at there indoor ski slope. This all comes at a price though. Dubai has a higher cost of living than most places an expat will find work.