Does The Emirates Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Emirates Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Emirates Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Emirates Group?

72% of The Emirates Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Emirates Group 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Emirates Group?

Cabin Crew (1250) , Flight Attendant (330) , Cabin Crew Member (172) , Senior Software Engineer (106) , Customer Service Representative (83) , Cabin Supervisor (78) , Software Engineer (69) , Airline Pilot (61) , Airport Services Agent (60) , Customer Service Agent (43) , Senior Airport Services Agent (42) , Customer Service (41) , Manager (40) , Flight Purser (39) , Senior Cabin Crew (37)

What are the pros of working at The Emirates Group according to real employee reviews?

"The salary is good and it increases depending on the experiences and learning of new languages." ((in 506 reviews)); "Great travel destinations with multiple flights a day ( very handy with good travel benefits)." ((in 178 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and supportive" ((in 83 reviews)); "You can get good work life balance and no much pressure." ((in 76 reviews)); "good work environment and friendly" ((in 72 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Emirates Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management of time and utilisation of resources" ((in 264 reviews)); "Long hours not personal life" ((in 141 reviews)); "Extended working hours before and after flight that you don’t get paid" ((in 101 reviews)); "God forbid you meet a bad manager" ((in 47 reviews)); "No salary rise for the last few years and no bonus as well" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Emirates Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Emirates Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Emirates Group in 2026.

The Emirates Group reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(5,068 total reviews)

Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum

82% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

The Emirates Group has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,068 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Emirates Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Jan 27, 2026

Cabin Crew role

Cabin crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

travelling, discounts, meeting interesting people

Cons

very physically demanding job, jetlags

The Emirates Group Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the unique benefits of being part of our cabin crew team. From a tax-free salary and free accommodation in Dubai, to travel perks across our network, our benefits package reflects how we value the impact and contribution of our cabin crew. This includes a competitive salary, generous annual leave, annual performance-based bonuses and even discounts with our hotel, spa, fitness and retail partners. We appreciate you taking the the time to share your experience. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your journey.

3.0

Jan 26, 2026

Anxiety over the roof

Cabin crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Medical insurance is good, can’t complain

Cons

Depends on your personality and outlook

The Emirates Group Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you valued the medical insurance provided during your time with The Emirates Group, as the wellbeing of our employees remains a key priority for us. We aim to offer comprehensive support to our crew members throughout their journey with the organization. We appreciate you taking the the time to share your experience. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your journey.

4.0

Jan 22, 2026

Good benefits

Cabin crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Accommodation and transport provided - beneficial for saving.

Cons

Long shifts and irregular schedule

The Emirates Group Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the unique benefits of being part of our cabin crew team. From a tax-free salary and free accommodation in Dubai, to travel perks across our network, our benefits package reflects how we value the impact and contribution of our cabin crew. This includes a competitive salary, generous annual leave, annual performance-based bonuses and even discounts with our hotel, spa, fitness and retail partners. We appreciate you taking the the time to share your experience. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your journey.

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Jobs at The Emirates Group

Cabin Crew Opportunities

Cabin Services Assistant

Dubai

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Customer Service Roles

Dubai

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