Lol, yes u r covered for the dental thing. Well, depending on work it could be quite expensive, but basic things r covered with insurance and it's enough. Cosmetic things - no! Yes, it starts from the beginning
TanyaD, as for the uniform, I got it once when we started service training. I don't know how is it now, maybe u will get it in the first 1-2 weeks, not sure. During the training u r supposed to be in bussines attire. One time u will be allowed to wear causal clothes, as u will do ditching and sliding. That will be fun
As for the accomodation, I think u will be in hotel or apartments. If its hotel, no need for sheets and rest as u will be provide with. If u r in apartment, whole stuff will be there, but it's not new. I was in apartment in the begining, and I bought cutlery and some dishes as I didn't want to eat from something somebody used before. Don't worry, these things r cheap here.
U will get allowances. I dunno why that is not in contract.
U usually have around 80-95 flying hours, sometimes less, depending on your roster. For the extra hours, some people say yes, some say no. When I asked Crew Controlling I was told we don't have that. But some crew say we do, (if your duty hours are above 110h, u r payed 40AED per extra hour). I'll have to check my salary slips, and if I discover something will let u know.
Grade DF is economy class crew.
Nickvan, don't worry about hrs. U'll get used to it.