The Emirates Group has launched a huge global drive to bring in talent. They want around 17,300 new hires this year, covering 350 roles. That’s about the number of seats on 58 Airbus A350 jets or the size of a small town. Both Emirates airline and dnata, the travel and cargo services arm, need people. That includes cabin crew, pilots, engineers, sales, IT, finance, HR, ground handling and catering. dnata alone wants over 4,000 specialists.Since 2022, they've hired more than 41,000 staff and today employ some 121,000 people. They also maintain a people‑first strategy, attract millions of job applications annually, and boost employees with strong pay and benefits. This drive comes as they support growth aligned with Dubai’s D33 economic vision. Let’s break down what this means for applicants and potential hires.
The Emirates Group is hiring 17,300 people across 350 roles this financial year. That’s equivalent to filling a mid‑size town or 58 Airbus A350s.
This is part of their growth strategy and links to Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, helping them shape their future with the right mix of skills and experience.
Hundreds of hires are needed for each of these categories. The scale spans entry-level to senior roles across different departments.
Since 2022, they’ve onboarded over 41,000 staff, about 27,000 in operational roles, to reach a headcount of 121,000.As of the 2023–24 financial year, the Emirates Group's workforce grew by 10% to a record 112,406 employees, according to the group's official announcement.Last year’s hiring process pulled in over 3.7 million applications across all brands and rolesThey’re also using AI tools to speed up hiring, cutting recruitment time from ~60 days to near zero and saving significant costs and recruiter time.
Emirates opened a dedicated facility called Wejhaty at its Dubai HQ. It’s a 22,770 sq.ft. career and employee lounge that handles recruitment, assessments, onboarding, HR, medical services and candidate visits. It can host thousands daily. There are furnished spaces for interviews, executive meetings and immersive induction sessions.
