| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | Hong Kong |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | High school diploma or equivalent |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | Fluent English required; at least one Asian language is also required |
| 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 | Must be able to swim 50 metres |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, no visible scars or physical impairments | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, including sight and hearing tests |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes, minimum height 160 cm. At least 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience. | No published height minimum — a 208 cm arm-reach test on tiptoes (barefoot) is the operative test. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | HK$9,000–10,000 basic |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Reported HK$65–75 per block hour |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | Included in total range below for international layovers |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Dubai + transport to/from the airport | — |
| Total take-home | Average AED 11,244/month (USD 3,061) tax-free for Grade II cabin crew, all-in | Reported total roughly HK$17,000–24,000/month for junior crew |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | Hong Kong income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Recruitment runs via the Cathay Pacific careers portal, including overseas intakes |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | Hires both Hong Kong-based and overseas-applicant cabin crew separately, with a distinct multi-stage online screening before any in-person assessment day. |