Originally Posted by Thanh Viet

Mine there was a link saying:
"Sail through Dubai Immigration in seconds
Check if you qualify for e-gate"

that brings you to: http://www.emirates.com/FR/english/h...?faqId=1127032

And it is clearly said: "E-gate is available to all Emirates Skywards members over 18 years old, residing in the United Arab Emirates, or nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council or of the UAE's visa waiver countries..."

Means you can register because the latest cards have magnetic strip (even the blue), but still need to pay if you're not Gold / Plat.