Concerning the trip report, I don't agree concerning the SQ suite; when I saw it at first I was excited, and after reading many trip reports disappointed. If I was to choose between the 2 carriers I would go for EK because of the bed being much more comfortable (as opposed to SQ's ultra thin, the one they have in the 77W is miles ahead), more high-tech, has 2 bars as well and showers too; and last the SQ lounges look pretty disappointing (especially compared to those which will open with dubai T3). The first commercial EK flight with the A380 was nothing special indeed, just a classic EK flight, but don't forget that SQ was the first to fly the A380... The crew is however more anticipating your needs on SQ.