Originally Posted by
skywardhunter
build in a stopover or long transit in dubai and ask check-in at SYD to short-check the bag. stopovers are generally free, so you can stop a week in DXB before onward to X, simply don't board the onward flight to X.
My impression is the OP has already booked the ticket?
I dont think there is much you can do. I'm not sure they'll just tag your bags to DXB tbh. They know the tricks!