Al Barsha
Indeed, one of the better options of EK accommodation.
Things to consider (however it's never a win win situation)
1. Fairly new bldg...may be 3 yrs old
2. Fairly new mosque built opposite the bldg...with very loud singer
3. Roof top pool, big enough for laps
4. Ok gym, with variety of cardio machines + resistance machines
5. Tenants: mix of senior cabin staff, management staff, pilots
6. 5 mins walk to Mall of Emirates, variety of shops, ski slope, food court, supermarket.
7. Variety of little restaurants around if you adventurous enough to venture on the foot out
8. Near by park for running (around a lake, kinda), public tennis court, basketball court and grass football (I think)
9. Metro station by the Mall of Emirates
10. 2 bedroom apt for flight deck crew
Enjoy,