Just got back to Dubai after a month! The worst thing was the visa process at the Emirates counter. Me and my wife needed a 96-hour visa (which can be yours for 50$ per person). But the big catch is that they won’t give you the visa until you book one night in a hotel. I mean what the %$^&? My whole family lives in Dubai. I come here practically every month! My passport has tons of Dubai stamps. So why do i HAVE to book a hotel? Somebody teach them some sense!