Emirates - Wannabees & Recruitment III
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Serving alcohol at Emirates
Hi Guys my other question:-) I am muslim and I remeber that we were asked to fill a form with the question on it "Are you willing to serve alcohol" What do you think as a muslim cabin crew! Is that a must for any crew to serve alcohol or don`t muslim crew need to serve alcohol? This is a vrey important question as Emirates often tell to Muslims about the sharia in the UAE!!!!!
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Good question, though I do not know how true it is about them preaching to you about Sharia law in Dubai. Anyhow, I am not particularly religious also being muslim by birth, I put down that I am willing to serve alcohol to passengers. You are only technically handling alcohol and not actually consuming it, which I think is fine. Then again, different people have different views and beliefs.
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During my final interview they also told me about Sharia etc. And it was also mentioned in the Open day so that the applicants could get an impression of living in Dubai! Ok Dubai is very open minded but you should never forget that the government is muslim and they follow strict the sharia courts, does not matter how open minded some are! Well normally it is not allowed for muslims to work or deal with alcohol, it does not matter if you drink or serve it, both is nearly the same! Ok I will finish now because if we start talking about religion it will become a little bit difficult!
We are all humans on earth and every religion and culture should be respected!
We are all humans on earth and every religion and culture should be respected!
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just a bit busy n concentrating with studies
Yo CCMad where are you man? Which abinitio are you in. PM me. I have not seen you. I met the rest but not u! Anyway the training is cool. Cabin Doors we are now. Got planned/unplanned emergencies tomorrow...
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I agree that all religions and cultures should be accepted, in which case if you feel that you cannot handle alcohol then you should have no problem in specifying that should you get to the final interview stage.
I disagree about serving alcohol and consuming it being "nearly the same". Hey Ho, that's just my opinion but the difference is clear in that statement itself.
Good Luck
I disagree about serving alcohol and consuming it being "nearly the same". Hey Ho, that's just my opinion but the difference is clear in that statement itself.
Good Luck
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If you go on a flight and you tell your seniors that you won't be serving alcohol, (even though you were clear at the interview and you made your point there), you will still be ask to serve it to the customers and open the bottles, on board we all work regardless the religion that you follow, I'm telling you this because I don't want you to be surprised when it happens.
I'm still wondering why do they even ask that?, instead of just telling you that you will be serving food and alcohol at any time, every day, even during ramadan, so if it's a big issue to you then think twice before taking the job.
Good luck !!!
I'm still wondering why do they even ask that?, instead of just telling you that you will be serving food and alcohol at any time, every day, even during ramadan, so if it's a big issue to you then think twice before taking the job.
Good luck !!!
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Solo mums working for Emirates
Hi can anyone tell me if Emirates employ solo mums. Can you do it with the accomodation provided or do you have to get your own? Or do you have to leave the child back at your original home (not Dubai)? How does that work out for getting enough time with him or her?
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misssmith, sophie and to other october 26 people
hi guys! a few more days to go and we'll be flying to dubai! has anyone of you received your tickets? the final approval letter said that we will be receiving our tickets four days before our flight. it's october 22 now and i have not received the e-ticket. let me know if you guys got yours! see you soon!
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Exactly Leito, if it really is a big issue for some, they really should think twice about the job.
On a different note, I got through to Recruitment in DXB to see if they received my medical forms which I sent by fax and email. They indeed have (I don't trust technology when its something as important as this...hehe
) and the nice lady said she should let me know tomorrow or by the end of the week of the outcome. So I guess a few days waiting won't hurt.
On a different note, I got through to Recruitment in DXB to see if they received my medical forms which I sent by fax and email. They indeed have (I don't trust technology when its something as important as this...hehe
) and the nice lady said she should let me know tomorrow or by the end of the week of the outcome. So I guess a few days waiting won't hurt.
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Mabrouk mabrouk!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! Enjoy your life in Dubai and have a nice time there!! Take are and be a godd cabin crew at Emirates! May be we see each other some time:-) I am so happy for you!
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kronikhil
hey kronikhil, your flight is on oct 26 right? wow you got your ticket! congratulations! i haven't gotten mine though and the final approval letter said that i will be receiving the eticket 4 days before the flight. hope i get it tomorrow! 
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yep redmond sure is.. thanks! im arriving at DBX 1.15 pm local time. shouldnt worry man you'll receive it soon!! see u in dubai!!
another thing does anbody know if emirates organises our bank accounts for us or do we do it on our own accord? cheers
another thing does anbody know if emirates organises our bank accounts for us or do we do it on our own accord? cheers
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Bank Accounts
I asked this at my final interview and it turns out that upon arrival in Dubai, the banks chase you up offerring you different packages to open an account with them. So you dont have to worry too much about that, just be wise and look at fine print when signing anything, especially with credit cards. Apparently HSBC is one of the banks, so rest assured you will not any worries there.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Recritment Day in conjunction by an other agency
Hi, if emirates is recruiting in conjunction by an other recruitment ageny the recruitment process will normaly last a couple of days! Well, what happens during the Pre-Selection day? Are the CV`s only collected and those who seem to suit well as cabin crew will be invited for the Emirates Screening Day (Assessment)?? Or are there 2 different assessment days?
