Aeroskid,
A poster on airliners.net has mentioned an article in one of Todays Irish papers, but it doesnt mention Dubai.
It does say Asia, and more US routes and Canada!!
Also mentions that EI are dumping the A330'S in favour of 7E7'S with leased 777's as an interim measure. That last bit is probably just EI going through the motions to hammer out a better deal with Airbus though.
I have tried both Irish independent and Examiner, but it's not in either of those, so I assume its the Irish times.
By the way, I think we have a favorite philosopher in common!