Cyberkitty,
do a search on this forum mentioning "Emirates interview", you'll find plenty of helpful and more encouraging stuff.
EK is a hard one to crack, it is true, but they are NOT unprofessional... maybe just a triffle unfair sometime.
Effectively, the selection in Hong Kong was suprisingly disappointing but usually, in Australia, the selection is run with a smaller number of participants (around 34 when Nickmelb and myself attended their SYD interview last May) and by 11 am about half where still in. As you can see, you have all your chances.
Keep in mind that Emirates look for very flexible people. Relocating to Dubai, away from family and eventual boyfriend or girlfriend, where the culture is so different can somehow be tough... Be aware!
Another MUST at EK is the LOOK! You don't need to be Claudia Schiffer but make sure you wear something very elegant, very business. Black is usually the way to go. Hair, make-up and nails must be impeccable.
Ask a question or two during the morning, if you have any INTELLINGENT question (avoid asking things that are already clearly mentioned on the info sheet in front of you, like many people do
). Your speech is also important. Avoid slang and sounds. Be elegant and SOUND elegant, but don't force it...
Go and get 'em girl!!!
Mrs. FloatJockey