MCT is 60 mins, I had a connection earlier in the year at 75 min's turn around if everything was to schedule. We set off slightly late from LHR and DXB had its usuall morning traffic, we landed and had aprox 50 mins to make the connection. I was no problem, wife was were going to miss our connection!

Did see after security some EK staff looking lost with Boards my connecting flight but seemed no effort was being made to shout or otherwise. I continued on as I wanted to grab a drink before connecting. Ended up at the gate which said closed but they were still boading. I hope it helps. I guess the individual may have looked to either direct us to the gate individually/as a group or I guess possibly move us on to the next flight?