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So instead of the usual knee jerk hyperbole, how about intelligent discussion.
I agree. the UAE is not Saudi Arabia. Thousands of foreignors own property in this nation (Palm Jameera Island and other developments). The Emirates hold to a tolerant branch of Islam and are trying to make tourism the #1 industry. They realize that the oil will one day run out or a cheap substitute for it will eventually be found. Beautiful beaches and pristine reefs make it a sun-worshipper's and diver's paradise. The golf courses are top notch. You can get a drink of whiskey and oggle bikini-clad babes there. So what's the big deal? This is merely a business deal with company that is based out of a staunch U.S. ally.

There are no muslim countries that are staunch U.S. allies. Their loyalty is to their religion which is in direct conflict with the security of the U.S. There is no such thing as a tolerant branch of islam. This is a business deal that would give a potentially hostile foreign power all information about the security of vital ports. What possible reason would we have to allow such a potentially suicidal transaction?