I was just checking Emirates for a possible trip to Abu Dhabi. For a mere $14,356.22 U.S., I can fly JFK-AUH via Dubai. Unfortunately, after Dubai, there is a cnx to LHR and then on to AUH. The trip begins @ 11:30 p.m from JFK and ends @ 7:45 p.m. two days later. I think I'll stick with *A