| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | Doha, Qatar |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 21+ at the time of joining |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | High school graduate minimum; a diploma or degree strengthens the application |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | Fluent English; additional languages (especially Mandarin, Arabic, or European languages) are a strong plus |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos when in uniform, including short sleeves | No visible tattoos in the female or male 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 and pass the water-safety training component |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, no visible scars or physical impairments | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required before a final offer |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes, minimum height 160 cm. At least 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience. | Arm reach of 212 cm on tiptoes is the operative test — Qatar Airways does not publish a fixed height minimum. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | QAR 4,000–4,500 basic |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Flying-hour pay on top of basic, scales with seniority |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | Tax-free per-diem on layovers |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Dubai + transport to/from the airport | Free shared accommodation in Doha + airport transport |
| Total take-home | Average AED 11,244/month (USD 3,061) tax-free for Grade II cabin crew, all-in | Roughly QAR 9,000–11,500/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-in |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | Qatar has no personal income tax on this income. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Open days run periodically across major source markets, often several per quarter |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | Recruitment volume tracks Qatar Airways' fleet growth — check the calendar below for current dates. |