Recruitment begins in Lisbon and takes place this Friday, January 31st, with a session at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel, starting at 9 am, while the Porto Open Day takes place on February 11th, at the NH Collection Porto, also with starting at 9:00 am. The Faro session will take place on February 28th, starting at 9 am at the Eva Senses Hotel.

Emirates says, however, that “event dates and locations may be subject to change,” so it is recommended “that candidates confirm dates, locations and times on the company’s official website.”

Emirates Open Days are free to enter and do not require prior registration, although it is advisable that interested parties read the requirements carefully before attending.

“Emirates offers its employees excellent career opportunities, with high-quality training facilities and a wide range of development programmes for its employees. All those starting their cabin crew career will undergo an intensive eight-week training in the highest standards of hospitality, safety and service delivery at Emirates’ state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai,” the airline said in a statement.

The carrier emphasises that its crew is entitled to a “range of benefits,” which immediately includes “tax-free salary, free company-provided accommodation, free transportation to and from work, excellent medical coverage, as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai”.

Emirates has been operating in Portugal for 12 years and currently offers 14 weekly flights from Lisbon to Dubai.