Originally Posted by RadioGirl

For my situation (Australian resident/citizen transiting UAE between Australia and Europe) TIMATIC had the same text as for Canada. And four weeks ago, on two transits through the country, not only did I not need a visa, but there was no point in the transit where anyone would have checked my passport or asked for a visa. Off the plane, into the terminal, through security, off to the lounge, on to another plane.