Pls keep us updated if you decide to go through this.
If you don't do well in the procedure trainer you are not going to fly dubai
If you don't do well in the sim you are not going to fly dubai
If you don't pass the evaluation you are not going to fly dubai
If you do get to line training , if you don't pass in the necessary sectors , you are out and there is no coming back
Lots of opportunities to go home even after the money is paid
CAE do not make the hiring decisions , it is usually the operations manger , chief pilot or head of training. Don't be fooled by the brochure, your friend might have good intentions but he is misinforming you in saying that you will have no problems becoming an FO. The training slots are not guarenteed and priority will always be experienced pilots and emirati cadets.