Free food for Emirates transit passengers. Food is unlimited, but you can enter to the cafe only once per stop. It's better to do it not at the snacks time. Veg / non Veg
Cdn visitors now need visas ... Marhaba airport services will get them on 24 hr notice + meet you on arrival and whisk you through VIP immigration and customs line. Worth $100, esp. for business.
Avoid Transit on Emiratesairline or via Dubai airport. Shuttle transfer then bus then shuttle then waiting for long time on the plane till connecting flight from the other end arrive. Fully packed.
Security rules seem flippant. Carry-on items that clear security one week, won't necessarily make it home the next. Your laptop network cable for instance...
Be careful when leaving and finding a taxi. People near exit doors offer a taxi service but not legit (gypsy taxi), up to 200dirham for ride. Use dual colored RTA taxis. 70dirham into city center.