GB40, I don't know about Ek and delays, but I do know that everyone has been suffering taxi delays out of Dubai because of taxiway closures and because ATC has increased traffic sep. to 5nm from 3nm between departing aircraft, something to do with conflicting traffic ex Sharjah. By the way, rumor has it rnwy 12R and 30L will be closed again shortly for approx 3mnths. This means there is going to be a big traffic jam at the hold point...well bigger than normal!
Cheers, F-S