Congrats & Welcome Sandy306..
Your question about the salary was on everyones lips when they received the contract.
I believe the AED2500 is only during probation then it goes up to the next bracket AED3000 something like that? Keep in mind your duty pay + layover allowances. Add all that....maybe your looking at approx AUD $900-$1000 a week?
Ofcourse you'll be getting more at home then when in AUH. But there is absolutely nothing to pay while there...Everything is taken care of. So what you get in your hand is your disposable income. Thats how I take it....Rent free, utility bills all taken care of...so your pay is yours to keep & save.
On the other hand back home..its the total opposite.