| Base / hub | Doha, Qatar | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 21+ at the time of joining |
| Education | High school graduate minimum; a diploma or degree strengthens the application | High school graduate minimum |
| English requirement | Fluent English; additional languages (especially Mandarin, Arabic, or European languages) are a strong plus | Fluent spoken and written English |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos in the female or male uniform, including short sleeves | No visible tattoos when in uniform |
| Swim requirement | Must be able to swim and pass the water-safety training component | Must pass a swim assessment during training |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required before a final offer | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach of 212 cm on tiptoes is the operative test — Qatar Airways does not publish a fixed height minimum. | Reported arm reach ~212 cm on tiptoes; reported height minimum ~161 cm. |
| Basic salary | QAR 4,000–4,500 basic | AED 4,300–4,800 basic (reported) |
| Flying pay | Flying-hour pay on top of basic, scales with seniority | Flying-hour pay on top of basic |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on layovers | Tax-free per-diem on layovers |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Doha + airport transport | Free shared accommodation in Abu Dhabi + airport transport |
| Total take-home | Roughly QAR 9,000–11,500/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-in | Roughly AED 9,500–12,000/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-in (reported) |
| Tax | Qatar has no personal income tax on this income. | UAE has no personal income tax on this income. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run periodically across major source markets, often several per quarter | Open days run periodically, generally fewer per year than Emirates or Qatar Airways |
| Hiring status | Recruitment volume tracks Qatar Airways' fleet growth — check the calendar below for current dates. | Etihad recruits in smaller, less frequent batches than its larger Gulf neighbours. |