When the plane arrived at Dubai International Airport, an ambulance was waiting to take a very cold and frightened Mr. Vreede to hospital. Doctor examined him, but he was unhurt and was allowed to leave after a few hours. News spread quickly about this stowaway. The Managing Director of one of Dubai’s top hotels offered him a free room for the weekend. He must have wanted to come to Dubai very much if he was prepared to travel in the hold! joked the MD.