| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | London, UK |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | No formal academic qualification required, but English/Maths/digital skills are assessed |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | Fluent spoken and written English |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos when in uniform, including short sleeves | — |
| Swim requirement | Must be able to swim unaided for 25 metres and pass a swim test in training | — |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, no visible scars or physical impairments | Fit-for-flying medical clearance |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes, minimum height 160 cm. At least 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience. | Height range roughly 157–185 cm, plus a reach test of around 210–212 cm. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | Reported total pay (base + flight pay + allowances) roughly £1,500–2,100/month |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Flight pay included in the total range above |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | — |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Dubai + transport to/from the airport | Not provided |
| Total take-home | Average AED 11,244/month (USD 3,061) tax-free for Grade II cabin crew, all-in | Reported total range roughly £18,000–30,000/year depending on experience |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | UK income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Recruitment opens periodically for London-based crew |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | Requires the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship. |