Thanks for all the replies they are really helpful

I suspected that this was the case. I can easily move into admin management or database programming even, and my partners niche is definitely more towards the VM side of things.

We do have an advantage that his brother already lives there and we are going to stay for a few weeks soon to check it all out, if we do decide to make the move we can either stay with him while we look for work (with a time-limit of the 2 months visiting before quitting and coming back) or try to find work before going over - even if it is low pay to begin with we are both confident we have the skills and motivation to work our ways upwards.....I guess it all depends on how possible that is. We will rent out our house here in the UK for a year and if we stay in Dubai, maybe sell it then.

We are willing to take the risk if it leads to a better life....and if it doesnt....what an adventure!

It is great to hear opinions from people who have been there, done that, etc etc....so all comments even the negative are most welcome. Thanks again