Hi Annie, I am also Australian and have been living in the middle east for 4 years working for an airline. You have had some great information already. My experience as a western blonde women working for an airline is....it does sometimes feel that you are looked upon a "easy". Within my part of the middle east no local women can work for the airline, as it is completely frowned upon...however local males, no problem.
There is a double standard that you have to get used to. However safety for me has never been an issue at all. Of course if you put yourself in a sticky situation in any country it could be dangerous. I have been to Amman and it is lovely, very happening and lively place with some hip cafes. The people are very nice and lots to see and do. However not spent time in Kuwait but believe the shopping is amazing, ALOT of money there and the women are dripping in jewels.
One of the great things about living in the middle east is you can afford to get waxing, nails and hair done weekly, very cheap compared to home. I would think the Kuwait women would have many salons to choose from as they are very well kept. Get use to the concept of the 'cold store' which is the local 'deli' that delivers whatever you want to your flat in minutes, well thats my experience. Cleaners are very cheap, for once a week it costs me about AUD25 per month. You will need if your flying alot, no time to clean.
Dont worry too much about alcohol as you will get your 'fix' when overnighting.
Now for the job, it took me a good year to really understand our passengers
We are in a different part of the world and a different education system, so some passengers may not have even used a flushing toilet before. I used to work for an australian airline which no longer exists (dont get me started on that)
, I use to think all passengers checked in their brain with their luggage. But in the middle east the challenge is completely different. Language barriers, pray times, education standards...and thats just the crew
Seriously it is a great experience and a good lesson in learning that we in Australia are very lucky...but also very isolated to the real problems of the world.
Am sure you will love it, if you have any questions big or small I can answer, just ask.
Congratulations and good luck.