Thanks everyone. The route is DUB > DXB > MLE.

Basically, it’s a toss up between EK and QR. Total travel time is 2 hours shorter on EK than on QR on the return leg - outbound they are both the same. The return leg EK flight is also a morning departure from MLE (11am) whereas with QR, it’s an 8pm departure from MLE.

Had my heart set on QR as I hear their product is better and also would have the opportunity to experience Q suites but they bumped up their prices yesterday by a few hundred each (in total) so just considering what other options are out there now before I make my decision.

Also, don’t know if it makes it any easier with the decision but there are 3 of us so if going with EK, we would pick the 3 in the middle. If going with QR, we would pick 1 window, 2 in the middle or if we get lucky and get a Qsuites aircraft, we’ll be able to pick 3 in the middle - the privacy screen can be brought up so that the person in the 4th q suite seat will have privacy.

help! And thanks