Do I come across as very pro?

Oh, there are plenty of downsides to Dubai, but I take the attitude that you shouldn't expect it to be the same as your home country. I promise you that it is not 'very restrictive'. If it was I wouldn't live here!
Dubai is not at all like KSA - although many people seem to think the UAE is part of KSA.
Please keep asking questions - I'll answer as honestly as I can.