ToThepoint hit the nail on the head.
I spoke to a senior FZ Capt who liked the idea originally of staying in DXB and now is dying for the o/nights...he's in a conumdrum because the thought of doing the LCC slog for the rest of his career is one thing if in home country but here...not even close.
He is exploring all angles with EK but he's not so sure there is an out.