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On a stopover do a quick run to Doha or MCT but do so via Arabian Airpass if it you starting outside of Middle East. $35 each way in Y - and even if it is a Saver fare (which is unknow) it is still 1000 miles for the return trip. If you are over 1000 miles you need you can combine Y and J.
http://www.emirates.com/english/dest...scover_me.aspx