fly_guy, sorry but i think someone is having you on; the minimum age of 21 is a UAE thing, not an EK thing. Legal requirement due service of alcohol on board. By all means, go to the open day, check it out, network, learn about the company etc, but i don't fancy your chances unless you're nearly 21 at time of applying (say, 6 months to go or something...)
good luck though for when you do try...!
