So the plane went technical and it took 24 hours to fix. I can't really comment on their overall quality and service, but what is described in this article is nothing unusual. I'd rather this than them flying with a fault. DXB is an OK place to be stranded too. However, the real question is whether they looked after the passengers (there is a hotel inside the terminal for example).

Interestingly (well slightly), this exact plane left Manila for Dubai while we were there waiting for our Emirates flight to DXB (we are now in Dubai for a few days before flying back to BHX).

Another not really related topic - our Emirates crew saved the life of an old guy who collapsed. Guy was in toilet forever, crew opened door, he fell out onto floor. 45 minutes of pumping as there was a v faint pulse, doctor found after 10 mins brought him 'back' but crew kept him alive. Excellent work. We temporarily diverted to Yangon (saw on Skymap), but later re-routed back towards DXB which surprised me, but he seemed to be back with us, sitting up and breathing etc.

Trust me, Ryanair and Easyjet treat you worse in this kind of situation.