Emirates Cabin Crew Open Day Toronto: 27 November 2026

The Emirates cabin crew open day in Toronto takes place on Friday 27 November 2026 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, two days after a Calgary session on Wednesday 25 November. Both start at 9am, both are walk-in events listed on the airline's official careers page, and the jobs are based in Dubai with free housing provided.

Where and when are the Canadian open days?

We read the Emirates cabin crew page on 13 November 2026. It shows these Canadian dates:

Live in the United States? The same page lists New York on 1 December (New York Marriott Marquis) and Miami on 4 December (Hyatt Regency Miami).

Emirates can change its schedule, so look at the page again the night before you travel.

What are the requirements?

The airline's page says candidates must:

• be fluent in English, spoken and written; extra languages help
• stand 160 cm or taller, with a standing reach of 212 cm
• bring one year or more of work in hospitality or customer service
• have completed high school (Grade 12) as a minimum
• have no tattoos that show when wearing the uniform
• meet the UAE's rules for an employment visa
• be a natural team player

What is the pay?

Emirates publishes these starting figures for Grade II (Economy Class) crew and calls them approximate:

New crew train for seven and a half weeks in Dubai before flying.

How to apply — step by step

1. Read the requirements on the official page and be honest with yourself about each one, especially the reach test and visible tattoos.
2. Submit the online form first. Use the Apply button on the Emirates page. It asks you to upload a CV (PDF or Word, up to 2 MB) and answer job questions. Doing this means your details are already in the system when you walk in.
3. Save your documents on your phone: an up-to-date CV in English, a copy of your education certificate and your passport as a PDF.
4. Arrive before 9am with valid photo ID. You need it to enter.
5. Follow the day's stages. Emirates says the day has an introduction to the job and life in Dubai, then group activities and an online test at the venue, then a final interview for those who progress.
6. After the event, keep checking your email. The airline's page does not print a timeline for results.

Emirates hires directly. There is no fee to attend or apply, and you do not need an agency in Canada. Be careful with social media accounts selling "interview slots" or "guaranteed selection"; they have nothing to do with the airline.

Tips that raise your chances

• Dress for the role. The page has dress code guidance for women and men; study it and arrive in smart business wear.
• Put customer service first on your CV. Restaurants, hotels, retail and call centres all count toward the one-year rule.
• Add languages. French, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi or any other language is an advantage.
• Practise group tasks. Assessors watch how you listen and include others, not who talks most.
• Common mistakes: arriving late, bringing no ID, or a CV with no clear service experience.

Quick checklist: photo ID, passport PDF, education certificate copy, English CV, charged phone, business outfit, online application done.

What it means for job seekers

• These are Dubai-based jobs, so you would relocate to the UAE and must meet its employment visa requirements.
• Open days are busy and selection is competitive; attending does not guarantee an offer.
• If you cannot attend either city, apply online and Emirates says it will tell you when recruiters are nearby.

Read our full Emirates cabin crew requirements guide, or see Air Arabia's engineering recruitment event for Sharjah roles.

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