Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
My apologies - I meant in general, not as a reply to you re: bringing banned materials on board.
To be clear, I don't think it is wise for anyone to advise the OP to bring the device on board, no matter how lax/strict any security procedures are.
With all due respect, we're not talking about a firework or incendiary device. The Note 7, switched off, poses no risk to the best of my knowledge. I seriously don't see there being any major consequences to carrying the device in a 7hr flight to DXB to return it there.
Given this new rule however perhaps DDF would be open to refunding without returning the device or you can return it elsewhere to a Samsung service centre?