Why EK makes a profit
Disregarding ticket prices consider the following:
Seats on 777-300ER in various configurations on some airlines
Qatar - 2 Class - 335
Singapore - 3 Class - 278
Cathay Pacific - 3 Class - 301
Jet Airways - 3 Class - 312
Emirates have a variety of configs in the two Classes
3 Class 354, 358 or 364
2 Class 427 or 442
Slight Difference?
10 abreast in Economy accounts for some of this.
Enjoy your flight...on Emirates.