Never pay an agent. Emirates jobs are only published on its verified careers website. Never transfer money, hand over cash or give your bank or card details as part of an application. Report suspicious messages through the official channels on the Emirates recruitment-fraud page. Apply only on the official site: emiratesgroupcareers.com.
Who can apply
- Cabin crew: at least 21 years old, at least 160 cm tall and able to reach 212 cm.
- Education of at least high school (Grade 12), and fluent written and spoken English — other languages are a plus.
- At least one year of hospitality or customer service experience.
- No visible tattoos while in the Emirates cabin crew uniform.
- Other roles (engineering, airport, IT, finance) list their own requirements on each vacancy.
Documents to keep ready
- An up-to-date CV in English.
- A copy of your education certificate.
- A copy of your passport as a PDF. If you have no passport yet, Emirates accepts a photo ID such as your CNIC or driving licence for the assessment day; you provide the passport if selected.
- Keep them as digital copies on your phone for the event, and bring a valid ID to get in.
Step by step
- Create an account. On emiratesgroupcareers.com, use the Apply link (or Login) to create your account. Emirates says this is how you get invited to its recruitment events.
- Find an event or vacancy. Open "View events" for cabin crew recruitment in cities near you, or "View all vacancies" for other roles. Events are either open days or invite-only.
- Apply online for invite-only events. For an invite-only event you must complete the online application first; only selected applicants receive an invitation by email.
- Or attend an open day. Open days need no invitation. Check the requirements above, bring your documents and arrive on time.
- Go through the recruitment day. The day has three parts: an introduction to the role and life in Dubai; an assessment with group activities and an online test at the venue; and a final interview about why you want to fly.
- Reply only to official emails. Invitations and offers come from @emirates.com or @dnata.com addresses. If you cannot attend an invited date, reply to that invitation to ask for another.
Fees
Fees (as of 21 October 2026): No fee to apply or attend. Emirates says it "will never ask for money transfers or payment of any kind" from applicants and never asks for advance payment towards travel. One stated exception: if you are selected, the costs of your medical requirements are yours.
Common mistakes
Our advice, from how these applications usually go wrong:
- Paying a "visa", "training" or "processing" fee to someone who messages you about an Emirates job.
- Trusting an email from a free or look-alike address — always check the domain is @emirates.com or @dnata.com.
- Arriving at an open day without the CV, certificate and passport copies on your phone.
- Applying before you meet the 21-year age, reach or experience requirement.
Deadlines
- Cabin crew recruitment runs as scheduled city events. Check "View events" regularly and create the account early so you can be invited.
- Other vacancies close when filled or on the date shown — apply as soon as a role matches.
Recruitment fraud information and reporting: emiratesgroupcareers.com/recruitment-fraud.
FAQ
Does Emirates charge a fee for cabin crew applications?
No. Emirates says it never asks applicants for money of any kind. If selected, you pay for your own medical requirements.
What is the minimum age for Emirates cabin crew?
At least 21 years old, per the official cabin crew page.
What is the difference between an open day and an invite-only event?
An open day needs no invitation — you attend with your documents. An invite-only event needs an online application first, and only selected applicants are invited.
How do I know an Emirates email is real?
Official messages come only from @emirates.com or @dnata.com addresses. Anything else, or any request for payment, is not from Emirates.
Official sources
All facts above are from these pages, checked 21 October 2026. Rules and requirements change — if anything differs, the official site is right.