Dubai Creek

And the examples you pointed out are generalisations with elitist and racial connotations that lack the data/proof.

Not only that, if we were to assume what you said is accurate, we'd expect to see EK along many major carriers whose safety is shall we say, less than ideal.

If we were to use cabin crew friendliness as an indicator then judging from 'cold/rude cabin staff' complaints online, EK should be among the worst.