I used to live in Abu Dhabi for 3.5 years and now in Doha for 6 months.  Doha is a few years behind compared to UAE in many respects.  Traffic safety is a real horror.  Admin is very sloooooooooooooooooow and expect long waiting lines. You need a letter from your sponsor for almost everything, plus you need an exit permit when leaving the country.  It feels a bit like a prison.  This country has to develop in many ways....