Chepos--It was pretty easy to go to EK counter w/zed; they gave us seats w/plenty of time to gate. Pretty sure we got the last 2 in coach (or close to that) More seats avail up front (2 classes) but not for zeds. DXB didn't leave for 12-15 hrs I think, so we got day room at Arabian Courtyard--reasonable w/taxi--around $100 US--didnt use Bfast. So exhausted from EK flt we just slept. Too bad cuz it's next to a museum and near the gold and spice souks. You could really enjoy the short layover if timed right.