Doing the same myself Syd Akl in May. Did SQ suites last year Sydney to London so keen to see how Emirates measure up.
Having done SQ Suites recently myself I'll make a few comments, though I know this is a bit OT to this thread.
I would say both products have their advantages and disadvantages. Both are also what I would call "first generation A380 F" products - the SQ Suites, while recently refurbished a bit, are circa 2007 when th 380 was introduced, and the current EK F Suite is from 2008-09 (much like QF's F). Both EK and SQ are promising refreshes in the next year or two.
Having said that my general feeling is that -
SQ catering - most specially out of SIN probably beats EK's catering, plus SQ offers both Dom and Krug(if Champ is your thing). Having said that every EK flight I have had the wines in F have been sublime, and they do have the DP Rose, so I guess it's a bit of a toss up depending on personal tastes. The food though, I find mostly on the more bland side. Don't get me wrong it's delicious and of good quality (I feel ex-AKL is far better than ex-AU with ex-DXB better) but I think SQ meal service, choices and offerings are very nice (specially with Book the Cook in J and F). SQ catering has gone down a bit true, but it is still very very good.
Amenity kit - SQ superior - the bottles of aftershave, the sensational Givenchy PJ's etc are superior to EK (and none of this is offered trans-tasman on EK)
hardware - I think SQ's a bit more comfortable in either sitting and lying position; EK has the minibar which is handy (not that getting a drink is at all difficult of course, and EK has the full bar at the back of J on the 380 which is something else specially if travelling as a pair or group)
EK has the shower. No contest there vs. SQ.. plus Shower aside, those EK F lavs are *H U G E* with the flight map monitor in their, all kinds of accessories for peeps (hairdryers etc), the heated floor and they are always spotless thanks to the attendants. Sorry SQ but your lavs fail in comparision
I would say the area of the SQ suite seems bigger and perhaps also helped being in the lower forward zone A of the 380 vs upstairs on EK
Both are fine products... at the end of the day it probably comes down to individual crews for experiences and preferences for things like on board F&B, or if things like a shower or the bar are important or not.
If faced with the two for a long haul say AU-europe, I'd probably go with EK just for the comfort level, the shower and the bar down the back but I sure as heck wouldn't say no to doing Suites again
and of course you have EY Apartments, which is better again as a much newer product, but I've not tried that and can't see that I will any time soon sadly.
Anyway people's mileage will vary
