Hi peace2u,
welcome to Dubai. You make a right choice. I am relatively new here (10 months and most of the times are busy with work
) But live in Dubai is less hazzle. For me, i am really lucky to stay near to the beach and I really enjoy the morning scene before I went to the office.
I am agree with you that friends are great things to have. Especially when you find friends who are nice, friendly and have a big heart. It's always great to exchange the ideas, since Dubai is really multi culture environment.
Hope you enjoy your stay in Dubai and good luck for the job hunting
Edelweiss