Dune's correct. However, someone will have to sponser one's girlfriend/boyfriend to be able to live in the UAE. Of course they can come over and visit, but living with you? That person has to have a job (if not married to you) to be able to stay for any real length of time. And if you are living in EK accomodations, you may have to sign them in and out everytime. Reminds me of US Southern universities in the 50s and 60s.