I really appreciate your sarcasm, but this isn't a joke to me. I am a citizen of Mexico.

I found the following information:

"A 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai (DXB), provided:
- transit time is at least 8 hours; and
- holding onward ticket to a third country; and
- holding a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
Visas are only issued as a part of a transit package together with hotel accommodation and airport transfer (paid by passenger)."

I haven't been to the UAE in the past, and according to the web, transit packages are typically offered by Emirates or Ethiad, but Emirates refuses to since it was booked through Alaska.

I would really appreciate any more feedback or help. Thanks.