Thank you both for your help- I've spoken briefly to STA and there is a flight in between to shorten the stopovr to 2 hours- but this would increase it by £250 and I'm on a budget
I think I will try and book the general business lounge at Dubai for the 5 hour window they offer then- would you recommend this?
Do you know if I fly with emirates and have this 8 hour stop over will i have my 2nd boarding card as soon as I land? otherwise I won't be able to go in th lounge?
Your help is very much appreciated!
p.s. what is y/f/g please?