EK engineers earning US5000 per month plus allowances!!!!!! If you believe that then I have a bridge I'd love to sell you.....
Including all allowances, the money (for most engineers) is a lot closer to 4000 than 5000. The basic salary package has changed little in 10 years. In addition to airline benefits, about 90% of educational costs are covered (expensive in Dubai).
Accomodation for engineers is a thorny issue, it is provided but is only apartments which are not really suitable for kids. The issue has caused a number of families a lot of grief.....especially when you see junior FO's walking straight into brand new villas.
Dubai is an expensive place to live and many engineers maintain they are unable to save much, particularly in the first few years.
Lifestyle is good but you have to pay for it, there are a lot of good blokes around but don't go there expecting to leave a rich man.