In context I would say the outward journey is the portion of your ticket from the point of origin to the next agreed stopping point as shown on the ticket. A connection, of less than 24 hours, is not considered a stopping point.
In the fare calculation area of your ticket it should show if you had a stopover in DXB.
Where you delayed in your arrival in CMB? If you were then you should have a valid claim. But if you managed, despite an unusual connection, to catch your originally booked flight then I'm not so certain.