I find the wearing of PJs to be wanky and unnecessarily conspicuous. I can't help but laugh when I see people waltzing off to the bar in their PJs to show who they think they are. I never wear them, but always take them as a gift to members of Ethiopian, Ugandan and Nigerian families whom I visit multiple times a year. They are really appreciated (and used more than once - they last for many months). They give much more pleasure than the single use posing exercise afforded on board. They also love the slippers and dental kits.

Re the DP, I agree. Overrated, and as a bubbly it can hit you hard at altitude. I stick to JW blue with a couple of repeats on the 13 hour hops from MEL to DXB. I don't eat much, I have a couple of appetisers and the fruit.

I love the service, never really had a bad experience in all the years I have flown EK F. Cabin crew always super friendly, helpful, professional and fun to chat with.

Tried the shower once years ago, and I've ignored it since. For me (but not for everyone) it's a novelty. I have the luxury of not needing to feel fresh for early meetings etc. these days and I can take things at a much more leisurely pace. If I'm staying in Dubai in the hot months and not transiting, I shower in the apartment. However, if an A380 ran between DXB and LOS, EBB and (to a lesser extent) ADD, I would consider using the shower before hitting the muggy air on arrival, no matter how short-lived the fresh feeling.... Although they are nothing like Dubai in August!!!

For me, the best way to maximise the EK F experience is to get a good, long sleep, which is really easy on that comfortable seat when configured as a lie flat bed. The privacy doors help too.