Emirates Group’s Part of a Greater Story

Why Choose The Emirates Group

We are proud to have our home in Dubai, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city which is perfectly positioned to connect with the world and offers great lifestyle opportunities to suit you.

  • Did you know that one third of the global population is located within 4 hours flying time from Dubai and two-thirds within 8 hours?
  • Our pay and benefits packages reflect the diverse nature of the roles we offer, both in Dubai and around the world. Whether you are looking at opportunities in our frontline operations, as part of our Head Office or support teams we offer a competitive salary, paid tax free if you work in Dubai, and a range of benefits depending on your position and role.

Pay and benefits

Whatever role you are interested in, we offer a competitive total pay and benefits package. With the diverse range of the opportunities within the Emirates Group this package varies from role to role to ensure that we attract and retain the talent we need to continue our success.

The details below give a flavour of the benefits we offer for generic Dubai based roles, but please check with our Recruitment Specialists to find out which will be applicable to the role you are interested in, especially if this is outside Dubai or with dnata.

Alternatively please review the benefits in each of the specific careers sections.

Fixed Compensation for Dubai based roles

Competitive base salary, paid tax free and reviewed annually

Accommodation or a cash alternative

Transport or a cash alternative


Variable Compensation for Dubai based roles

Role specific allowances – payable to those in specialist roles or who have specialist skills

Eligibility for the Emirates Group Profit Share scheme – an annual scheme that pays out to all eligible colleagues if the Group profit target is exceeded

Benefits (contractual)

Medical insurance; Life insurance; Personal accident / Workmen’s Compensation – insurance to ensure you are appropriately covered for medical treatment, emergencies and accidents whilst employed by the Group.

Education Support Allowance – assistance with the cost of your eligible children’s education in Dubai or abroad, applicable to eligible grades only.

Annual leave – a minimum of 30 calendar days per year.

Annual leave travel – a return ticket home each year, paid for by the Group.

End of Service Benefit – a gratuity payment at the end of your service with the company which increases with your length of service.

Pension Scheme – a retirement savings plan, applicable to eligible grades and nationalities only.

Benefits (non-contractual)

Emirates Group Staff Travel – enables you, your family and friends to travel the world at discounted rates on Emirates Airline and selected other airlines.

Emirates Platinum Card enables you to benefit from over 1,500 offers and discounts on dining, shopping, wellness, education, services, automotive, entertainment, leisure and hotel stays in Dubai and around the world.

Our culture and diversity

The Emirates Group has a lot in common with Dubai. The languages, cultures and ethnic backgrounds that make up our group help us innovate and grow our business in exciting ways.

For example, Emirates was the first to introduce onboard showers. We also believe that the customer experience we offer is really different. And of course, safety is paramount – it’s there in everything we do. In the Middle East, dnata was one of the earliest adopters of electric ramp vehicles and ‘smart’ battery charging. We have also introduced Vaculex loading aids in Dubai, which are safer for staff and more cost effective for customers.

We connect people and cultures all over the world, celebrating the differences as well as what we have in common. We connect through shared passions like our sports sponsorships, and we work with businesses to open up new trade opportunities.

When it comes to talent, there are no boundaries. We know, because we find talent everywhere. Give us your talent, commitment and hard work and we’ll give you an exciting world of opportunity. Where people from over 160 countries come together, learn from each other and strengthen our performance. Where you will be a valued member of our global team.

Our initiatives

Our whole industry is committed to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. As a group, we want to go further than that – and make sustainability and eco-efficiency the cornerstones of all group operations in the air, and on the ground.

We go further than making a difference within the industry. At dnata4good, we come together to reach out and support children in need and endangered wildlife all around the world.

The Emirates Airline Foundation is another way we are actively working towards creating a better world for children. We provide life-changing medical treatment, clean water and educational opportunities.

Airline Foundation

We believe in giving back, and we do that in a number of ways. Perhaps our biggest effort is the Emirates Airline Foundation, which helps children living in extreme poverty. Maybe that’s an initiative you’d like to support if you join us.

To find out more or to make a donation please visit www.emiratesairlinefoundation.org

dnata4good

dnata4good is dnata’s employee giving and engagement initiative that empowers our people to support causes they are passionate about and come together as a workforce, to give to and help others.

dnata4good is driven by our passionate, global workforce. Their volunteering and fundraising initiatives – from baking cakes to scaling mountains – are delivering real change.

To find out more or to make a donation please visit www.dnata4good.com.