well x-crew i hope this clears up a few things for you.
First of all your contract is based on a renewable 3 year deal, u would have to be pretty bad if they decide not to renew.
-monthly salary - well u have a base salary and flying pay, base for starting crew is around 3700 dirhams (exchange is 1$au=1.9dhs.
and then u would have a flying pay of about 40 dirhams an hour and u can expect to fly any where between 60 to 100 hours per month.
-u must have at least 6 days off per month but we all get about 8 per month.
-if u leave u must give at least 1 months notice and no u don't get any fines but if u stay for your 3 yrs contract then u receive bonuses at the end of it as incentive. i believe its about 6000 dhs or more.
-your accomodation is absolutly free, no bills except telephone - no electricity no water- transport is provided from your apartment to your flight and back for each and every flight or duty that you have. Accomodation is very very good, u have two or three bedroom apartments and each gets their own room with own phone and own toilet/shower.
-on the contrary food is not free.... on the aircraft it is though.
- taking money home is no problem, u can do direct transfers with the bank or through many exchange outlets which are here..
well i hope this gives u a better understanding with ek, it is a great company to work for and definitly the only one which is exploding in this region in regards to promotion opportunities, it offers a great lifestyle.
it all depends on your own characteristics, if you are a positive person then u will have a ball out here on the other hand if u r the opposite then i would say don't torture yourself.
i have been out here for five yrs and am still enjoying not only dubai but the job as well..
if u need more info pls do tell....