Quick update on folks curious about FlyDubai:
Great fares out of Middle East to most of the FlyDubai network as part of Summer 2016 promotion. Y Class as low as USD 300-350 return to destinations like Istanbul, Bratislava, Zagreb, Skopje, Belgrade etc.
J class fares from USD 1,100 RT on similar routes...
Occasional emails from the Business Class upgrade team offering options to upgrade (T-48h) for USD 150 and above (no bid system, fixed price upgrades)
New business class lounge at Terminal 2 Dubai exclusive for FlyDubai J class only now - F&B options similar to EK J class given its EK flight catering. Now serving champagne too (Moet) during Ramadan in the lounge! (not too bad given the state of affairs in Doha during Ramadan)
Overall a good choice of carrier for weekend RT / holidays to Central / East European destinations from Middle East.