Please take note of the new rules issued by Dubai International Airport Authorities that took effect on 8th March, 2017. There are four simple rules to follow:

     1. No irregular shaped bags
     2. No oversized bags
     3. No round bags
     4. All bags should have a flat surface

Passengers who show up at the airport with non-compliant baggage will have to repack in boxes for a fee; this will result in time lost at the airport. Please see below links for further information:

http://www.dubaiairports.ae/alert/details/new-baggage-rules-to-improve-service
http://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/viewnews.php?NewsID=84241