1. On the Bus currently, its 4.5 years plus or minus a bit. On the Boeing currently 3 years until final line check. The Bus will catch up with the 777 as 380 deliveries gather pace. However, one caveat, never believe or trust what they "promise" at your interview, it often changes to suits EK's whim. No unions, no negotiations.
2. Average month, depends on your bidding skills and like
Uspilot757 says, you think you have it figured out and you find they tweaked the system, screwing up your bid!
3. The roads are
LETHAL, one FO was killed and his friend here for interview was also killed back in October, fact. The traffic is dire, you find that everyone adopts Mumbai style driving at junctions. The Ranches is a classic. Get the biggest/safest car you can.
4. Salaries have NOT been keeping up with inflation, local government employees have just had a 70% wage increase, can't think why
Yes lots of us have a great time here, but don't come here with rose tinted glasses.
EGGW