| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | Singapore |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | Minimum 5 GCE 'O' Level credits (including English) or Higher Nitec and above |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | Fluent English with good communication skills |
| 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. | Minimum height 158 cm (female) / 165 cm (male); arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | SGD 1,500–1,800 basic |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Sector pay and night-stop allowances on top of basic |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | Included in flying-pay range above |
| 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 take-home roughly SGD 3,200–3,700/month for new joiners |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | Singapore income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Recruitment runs via periodic walk-in interview events in Singapore, plus the SIA careers portal for overseas applicants |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | One of the most sought-after Asia-Pacific carriers — competitive intake, and the walk-in day itself is reported to have several elimination rounds rather than one. |