The houses in the UAE were interesting. They are compounds, with large wind towers to harness the sea breeze and help cool the house more efficiently. They didn't have many windows. Also interesting is that Emirates citizens are given a plot of land and a house when they come of age from the government. That helps out a lot and helps explain why so many of the compounds look very similar.
High: 111 F
Low: 84 F
Sunny, hot, light breeze