I found Emirates pretty cosmopolitan, I'd be very surprised if you had a problem.

By the way, by all means see Dubai. It's hardly representative of the middle east, but still a lot of fun. My wife and I stayed at a resort out in the desert called the Bab Al Shams and had a great time.

Remember, if your in business on Emirates they's send a car anywhere in the UAE (!) to pick you up for free. Very nice.