Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
Given that the choices are 01:40 , 02:00 and 09:30 for non-stop services to Dubai , I would definitely be taking the 09:30 EK433 service
All the non-stop services have suites , so are all decent in 1st class. The only differences that can occur in suites ime is that some aeroplanes have the older ICE system which isn't as good as the newer Widescreen ICE digital and some aeroplanes have manually operated window blinds rather than electronic
Neither are major issues and , even if I knew that the 0930 flight was going to have manually operated window blinds and older ICE , I would definitely ( as I am this week ) take the 09:30 flight
The one other option , EK349 via Colombo, at 00:55 is one that I would definitely not take since it (a) goes via Colombo which adds 45 minutes to the journey and (b) doesn't have suites
One of the differences on the new planes is also the higher ceiling. The Suites are newer and I feel the seat is more sturdy and the mechanisms are smoother.
I would take the 433 unless you need to connect somewhere in the morning, which isn't possible if arriving in Dubai at noon, or you need to be in Dubai in the morning, in which case the 4-5 am arrival gives you somewhat of a full night's sleep and the whole day in Dubai.