Hello and Dubai

'''The thirteen teams travel to Dubai, where they go through some of the harshest challenges yet that challenge their abilities in the sky. A duo works together to form the ultimate alliance between their teams, while a successful duo finds themselves losing their luck as they lose the podium to a weaker duo. Two participants continue to show problems in associating with their partners, but in the end a quick diversion ends up leading to the end of a renewed bond.'''

Plot
The episode starts with the last leg's winners, the Surfer Dudes, who become excited upon discovering that the next location is in Dubai. After arriving, the teams must take a bus to Burj Al Arab. Six teams get on the first flight while the rest have to wait for the next one. The Surfer Dudes earn themselves the luxury of first class, which makes Jacques jealous, but Josee assures their victory with help from her good luck lava rock. Meanwhile, as the other seven teams book themselves on the second flight, the Daters give each other the silent treatment after their harsh break-up in the previous episode. On the first flight, Kitty suggests that they form an alliance with Reality TV Pros, due to their experience with reality TV. However, Emma rejects the idea, not liking Noah's snarky attitude. On the second flight, Mickey gets a nose bleed along with an ear infection due to his fear of flight, despite not even departing yet. Meanwhile, Taylor is still upset about learning the truth of her past achievements. Kelly is forced to sit next to Father and Son, due to Taylor demanding she needs more space.

Kelly explains her family issues to Dwayne, who believes this is a perfect opportunity to form an alliance, even though Junior doesn't approve. Back on the first flight, Noah and Emma have a friendly talk with both Owen and Kitty watching. Kitty explains that Emma is still upset about her break-up with Jake. Owen and Kitty agree to help turn Noah and Emma into a couple. The first flight arrives to Dubai as the teams receive an Either/Or.

In this Either/Or, teams have to either serve one ball each to one of the toughest ball launchers in the world or clean a section of the Burj Al Arab's windows from top to bottom. The Reality TV Pros and Sisters both choose the Squeegee challenge, while the Surfer Dudes choose Serve. The Surfers are confident, believing that the challenge is child's play until they discover the difficulty in serving. On the second flight, Dwayne tries to give advice to Kelly but ends up angering her after he accidentally insults Taylor, stating she is spoiled rotten. The second flight arrives in Dubai and the teams unanimously choose to Serve after noticing Emma and Kitty sharing a near-death experience. Mickey gets another nose-bleed after getting hit by the Tennis Menace, but the Twins still do Serve because of their dislike of the sound of squeegees streaking on windows. Father and Son, along with Daugher and Mom, switch to window washing after noticing the dangers of the Tennis Menace. Even though the twins do badly during their first try, they stick to the challenge.

While the Ice Dancers are confident at first, due to Jacques' successful hit, Josee gets distracted by a seagull and is struck by one of the balls. They then agree to switch to window washing. Kelly is jealous of Dwayne's parenting skills after watching him get along with his son. Ryan's teasing angers Stephanie, who manages to knock the Tennis Menace off the building and onto the Sisters' platform, which causes Emma to fall.

Noah manages to catch Emma, which results in her restating her previous expectations on Noah, and an attraction ensues. The Reality TV Pros and Sisters finally agree on an alliance due to this. Owen then uses his body as a squeegee, which helps himself and Noah along with the sisters complete the challenge. It also causes Jay to pass out after hearing the streaking sound, which helps him hit a ball along with Mickey, allowing them to complete the challenge first. The next challenge is to find the Chill Zone in the Gold Souk.

Back at the Serve challenge, the Tennis Menace is severely damaged, which makes the challenge easier for the teams to complete. However Carrie becomes upset when Devin constantly reminds her about Shelly. Mother and Daughter finish washing the windows, but Kelly finally loses her patience with her daughter's disrespectful behavior. Kelly gives Taylor a time-out by hoisting her up the window lift, which results in them in losing their lead. At the Gold Souk, the Reality TV Pros and Sisters make it to the Chill Zone. Noah allows Emma and Kitty to reach the Chill Zone first, which causes Emma to develop feelings for him. However, she tries to hide this from Kitty.

Josee rages once again when she finds out that she and Jacques have placed fourth, behind the Twins, who feel that their bad luck is being absorbed by another team. More teams arrive until only the Best Friends and Mom and Daughter are left. Taylor finally apologizes (rather halfheartedly) after her mother reveals the Chill Zone is at a mall full of gold. However, they forget to check-in before going shopping, allowing Carrie and Devin to finish before them and Mom and Daughter to be eliminated. The two aren't upset by this; with Kelly being glad they are leaving the Race with something much better than the prize. She then mentions that she's cancelling her daughter's allowance, which shocks her.

Cast

 * Crimson, Ennui, MacArthur, Sanders, Rock, and Spud appear; however they do not speak, although the Police Cadets and Rockers are among the teams collectively seen saying "Serve."
 * The Tennis Menace speaks; however, it is unknown who voiced it.

General

 * Pictures of Chris, as well as Gilded Chris Award statuettes, appear at one store in the mall, while the store where the Chill Zone is located has Chris and Chef bobble heads for sale, as seen on the dash board on the Total Drama Jumbo Jet.
 * This is the first time the Ice Dancers are placed in a position lower than third place.
 * The girl who works at the airport in The Aftermath: IV, who also makes appearances throughout Total Drama World Tour as well in French is an Eiffel Language is seen.
 * The ones who do the "Squeegee" challenge are the Reality TV pros, Sisters, Ice Dancers, Mother and Daughter, and Father and Son teams. All the other teams do "Serve."
 * When some luggages fall on Jacques, Bridgette's blue bag that is sometimes seen in Total Drama Island can be seen.
 * This is the only elimination episode to feature an Either/Or challenge.

Continuity

 * Geoff and Brody getting full access to first-class on the Dubai flight is similar to how winning teams in Total Drama World Tour gained access to first-class of the Total Drama Jumbo Jet.
 * This is the fourth consecutive episode where Dwayne and Junior finish in sixth.
 * Dwayne recalls his team being on the first flight and having a delay in Brazilian Pain Forest while trying to comfort Junior after they didn't make it on the first flight this time.
 * Noah referring to a store full of Gilded Chris Awards as a "dollar store" is a reference to his disdain for the host of Total Drama.

Goofs

 * Before they complete their Squeegee challenge, Owen rips off his shirt. However, when they are done, Kitty hands him an intact one.