I think Abu Dhabi has not been affected by the Global Recssion crises , may be but very little.
ADNOC announced to invest 50 Billion Dhs for their construction/Developement works in 2009-2010 and our company engaged for water works , we receiving many invitations for Tendering as we were receiving last year.
I mean the frequency has not been changed.
IT , yes one of my friend came on visit an IT Professional from pakistan at the end of his VISIT visa he got one IT related job , but , I think for you like Experienced person , you can make your own space.