The Emirates Group reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(5,079 total reviews)
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Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

The Emirates Group has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,079 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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3.0
Sep 11, 2025

Only for the Money

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great tax free salary and allow you to live in Dubai and save for retirement. - Great people from all over the world

Cons

- Toxic, overwhealming, punitive and micromanaging environment - Narrow minded management often driven by manuals and bureaucracy rather than common sense

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The Emirates Group Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We value all feedback as it helps us reflect and improve. We're sorry that not all parts of your journey with us were positive. While we focus on maintaining the highest standards of safety and service, we also aim to create a workplace that is respectful, supportive and caring. We continue to invest in the wellbeing of our employees, creating intiatives that promote mental health and embrace the diversity of the 160 nationalities represented across the Emirates Group. Your suggestions will help shape a better experience for everyone. If you'd like to share further insights, please feel free to get in touch with one of your HR representatives.
1.0
Sep 8, 2025

corrupt and legacy company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good pay good benefits good travel perks

Cons

The infrastructure is extremely outdated and difficult to modernize. Technical decisions are constrained by legacy systems, and even basic improvements become unnecessarily complex. Remote work is completely forbidden, with absolutely no flexibility offered to employees. HR controls nearly every aspect of the organization, and managers have no real authority to support their teams or make decisions. Employees are required to check in and out even for basic needs like bathroom breaks, which reflects a deep lack of trust and creates a culture of surveillance rather than support. The workload is overwhelming, and employees are stuck in meetings all day with little time to actually get work done. The company is full of internal politics, and people often throw others under the bus to protect their own positions. The environment is highly political and self-preserving, where collaboration is often undermined by fear and blame-shifting. The workforce is saturated with Indian employees, and teaming tends to happen within those circles, making cross-team collaboration difficult and exclusionary. Newcomers and international staff often feel isolated and excluded, with little effort made to integrate diverse perspectives. If you're from overseas, expect no privacy—your personal details may be accessed and discussed without your consent. The culture looks polished from the outside but is toxic and exclusionary inside. There’s no psychological safety, and you're constantly monitored and micromanaged. Bureaucracy is everywhere, and even small decisions require multiple layers of approval. The environment is high-pressure, low-trust, and mentally draining, with little regard for employee well-being or long-term sustainability. At the cultural level, internal politics dominate, and exclusionary behavior is normalized. At the structural level, diversity is lacking, and integration is minimal. The result is a workplace that feels more like a control system than a collaborative environment. Corruption is everywhere. People form groups to get benefits and protect their positions. It’s not about doing good work—it’s about who you know and how well you play the system.

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The Emirates Group Response
8mo
Thanks for sharing your experience. We value all opinions as they help us reflect and improve. We're sorry to hear that not all parts of your experience with us was positive. We do try to foster a work environment where everyone feels supported, and invest in initiatives that encourage open communication, inclusive leadership and a work culture based on fairness and mutual respect. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. If you'd like to share more insights, please feel free to get in touch with one of your HR representatives.
4.0
Sep 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lot to Learn Perks Supportive Team

Cons

HR support - hard to get a point of contact when in urgency

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The Emirates Group Response
9mo
Thanks for sharing. We're happy to hear that your experience reflects the inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture we aim for at the Emirates Group. With over 160 nationalities represented, we're proud to offer a truly global and welcoming workplace where people can learn, grow and thrive together. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you the best on your journey with Emirates.
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