Im in dubai, united arab emirates for work n things r soooo manipulated here...?

its a world of tricksters, consters n goons- if ur rich ppl look to fleece u fo ur money n if ur poor ppl look to kick ur *** in / use u / abuse u- i have little choice at the moment and am tryna work my way out. however, can sum1 advice how i should behave in a place where ppl r money-greedy or flesh-drive--- crazy.im 22, pretty and smart--- i juz want to work n b to myself- i dont wna mingle n become a mess. but i need to know how to act bcuz i could behave cold but then ppl come at u with an axe to grind for being a snob/ they will bring u down in the workplace, etc. pls advise. thanks.