Working at Emirates | Generous Benefits and Perks Offered to All Employees

Emirates Group

Just as Dubai aims to rise among the ranks of the world's major cities, Emirates wants to take its place among the world's leading airlines. The carrier provides scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 100 destinations in about 60 countries around the globe. Emirates operates a fleet of more than 130 Boeing and Airbus jets and about 10 cargo freighters. The airline is owned by the government of Dubai, one of seven city-states that makes up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Emirates is part of the Emirates Group, which also includes airport management and travel agencies (Dnata), and business technology (Mercator).

Emirates Pay & Benefits

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.

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.

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 discounts on shopping, dining, entertainment, services, leisure and hotels from 1000’s of retailers in Dubai and around the world.

Emirates Group Careers

Find available job openings at Emirates Group Jobs and Careers