I don't think it's too bad. The seat has got great pitch, although some people complain it is a little narrow. It's never bothered me, and I'm a bit of a porker. I managed to sleep all the way from HKG-DXB.

Emirates removed a row of seats a few years ago, so that's why the pitch is so good.

There's no ICE, but you do get the in-seat tape player that allows you to pause/rewind etc.

The food & service should be the same as any other Emirates flight.

I certainly wouldn't add an extra flight just to avoid the A332.

Cheers,
Rick