I have not checked the American school yet, my son is 10 years old, he is in Junior High or 6th grade to be precise. I expect him to finish this school year in the states and move to Qatar this coming August.
My wife currently earns around $45,000/year and she is not the type that likes to stay without work, she has a degree in Computer Science and would like to resume her career.
I have worked in Dubai around 20 years ago and I think I know what to expect.
I am paying a mortgage on a house in the states around $2000/month including taxes, my father-in-law will live in it and pay utilities and upkeep only. House should be paid off in 5 years.
Currently we save around $40,000/year after other deductions (retirement....ect.), I am hoping to save more so I can retire earlier may be save $70,000/year and stay in Qatar till my son completes high school.
I want to bring my car with me and buy a small one for my wife, I will consider a driver for her. So I do not have to buy 2 new vehicles.

I hope this clarifies my earlier posts, do you think I am doing the right thing here.