Originally Posted by ung1

I've lived in Dubai my whole life, so I know what you mean (bin, bint). But in the UAE, for example, one cannot sponsor their son on their own visa once the child crosses 18. For daughters it is fine till they get married. Which is ridiculous because no 18 year old is completely independent. They don't have jobs. And they do need to visit family!

Ahhh you are talking about expat visas. And that is a totally different subject, all the gulfy states have that rule. Since a male and female can legally get married at 18. As you sure do know this by now, very few LOCAL males do work outside the "family" business. Now I am generalizing, but I am 80% correct.

And no I am not an Emarati sheika, and don't feel the need to fill my ego by being in a separate lounge, all that I wanted was to avoid the perfume smells and the mall atmosphere. I and we are literally prisoners in that airport.


I think it's unfair to dismiss EK for following their rules. Having said that, have you tried Etihad? They have a pretty solid F product (unless you fancy an onboard shower).