Funny how that is. I just got off my EK412 from DXB this morning.
I was pinning an onboard upgrade until the last minute when both F and J were fully loaded :S
I lost my original 25B (emergency exit) after a glitch with their system, then again my reasigned 24D (which is right in front of the toilettes). i was thrown into 30 something, then after take off, I got into 26B

Gotta tell you, those under seat tv boxes suck big time. After 13 odd hours onboard, getting a mere 15 minute nap, and spending most of the time in the galley at the back with the crew, I made up my mind about flying Y long haul. Never ever again unless it's a matter of life and death, no other seats/options are available.

Food was ok, but again I requested seafood meal, and got extra portions later on from the crew. One crew member told me off for bringing the tray too soon (saying it's gonna be the last time, DUH, I said, it's gonna be the last time I'd be in Y :P )

The LH door adjacent to row 25 was dripping water throughout the flight (cool, I thought, water feature). The light right behind the door (above the windows) was the only non-off light in the whole Y section. The cabin crew could not do anything about it (figured later it has something to do with the dripping water); the thin eye shades did nothing. For the record it was the RI reg'd plane, so one of the later delivered A345's.

Some kids were crying here and there, but nothing unusual about cramped Y.

Luggage, even though tagged with First priority, and gold cards, arrived 25 minute after the first bag rolling off.

Having boarded DJ's E170 from SYD, I wished EK had the same seats in Y on their planes. Honestly, the width, the legroom, and the comfort of the E170 were unmatched. Ironic given DJ's flight of 27 minutes, with additional 15 minutes holding short of the runway for traffic.

Overall, I highly recommend avoiding Y an J on the A345 at all cost. Hell, take the 773, or splurge on J/F on the 773. The comfort in F (in the A345 of course) is worth every penny.

my 2 cents

Next flight will be on the A345 in late august, F again.