| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application, legal right to work in the EU |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | Secondary education or equivalent |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | Fluent German AND good English required — this is not an English-only carrier |
| 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. | No rigid published height minimum — a functional reach test for safety equipment and overhead bins is used instead. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | Reported base around €2,375 gross/month (full-time); part-time models around €1,579–2,177 |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Included in total range below, plus a 16.3% shift allowance |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | Included in total range below |
| 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 gross monthly income €2,930–5,435 depending on seniority and flying hours |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | German income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Recruitment runs via the Lufthansa careers portal |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | German fluency requirement makes this a narrower applicant pool than most carriers on this list. |