I don't think food stuffs fall under the taxable category... Guess we'll find out soon enough though!
I think it's a way to force us to buy booze from MMI or A&E; they have of course overpriced their stuff massively in the last couple of years and have lost trade. A 'Barracuda Run' every month will ensure I don't spend my money in Dubai...
My understanding as well, already plans afoot to combine resources with visitors from other airports and visits to the beach resort to the north.
Regarding the rest, most of the items I bring back are generally food, clothing or footwear related, it all looks the same as the rest of my normal suitcase items.
The greedy B’stards won’t get one extra Fil out of me.