Job description

Job Purpose

Learn where the world connects.

Dubai, UAE | 6 months | Starting January 11 2027

Based in Dubai, the Emirates Group is a global aviation and travel organisation, home to Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, and dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. Together, our businesses connect people and economies across the world, supported by teams working across technology, finance, commercial, people, customer experience, operations and many other areas.

Elevate is our six-month internship programme for university students and recent graduates from around the world to learn, contribute and build professional experience with the Emirates Group in Dubai.

You’ll join one of our corporate teams, work alongside experienced colleagues and develop your skills through hands-on experience, feedback and learning opportunities.

The experience

Your internship will combine hands-on experience within your team with opportunities to learn and connect across the Emirates Group.

During the programme, you will:

• Contribute to real projects and day-to-day business priorities
• Work with colleagues from different backgrounds, functions and areas of expertise
• Develop your problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Take part in learning sessions and development opportunities
• Receive feedback throughout your internship, including mid-point and final reviews
• Join a cohort of interns starting their journey together in Dubai
• Be supported by a buddy throughout the programme

Where could you join us?

We have internship opportunities across Emirates and dnata, covering a broad range of career areas.

Depending on your studies, skills and interests, you could gain experience in areas such as:

• Finance & Audit: financial planning and analysis, internal audit and financial projects
• Strategy, Data & Technology: strategy, business improvement, analytics, artificial intelligence and technology
• People, Legal & Risk: human resources, legal, privacy, safety and workplace wellbeing
• Commercial & Customer: commercial projects, loyalty, travel, cargo and customer experience
• Operations: service delivery, operational planning and performance

Projects will vary by placement. You could find yourself analysing data to support a business decision, researching a new opportunity, improving how we communicate with employees or customers, exploring the use of AI, or supporting improvements to an existing service or process.

When you apply, you’ll tell us which areas interest you most. We’ll consider your academic background, skills and interests when matching candidates to available placements.

Who can apply?

We welcome candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including business, finance, economics, data and technology, engineering, law, human resources, psychology, communications, marketing, hospitality, tourism, supply chain, healthcare management, and safety.

Some placements require a relevant academic specialism.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or have recently graduated
• Have completed at least one previous internship
• Be available to work full-time in Dubai for six months
• Have not previously completed an internship with the Emirates Group
• Be curious, proactive and ready to learn in an international environment

Your six months in Dubai

Dubai will be more than where you work. It will be where you live, learn and build connections with people from around the world.

As the home of the Emirates Group and one of the world’s most international cities, it gives you the opportunity to experience a global business while building your career in a new environment.

Ready to Elevate your experience?

Apply now for the Elevate Internship Programme.

Our selection process includes online assessments and interviews designed to help us understand your skills, potential and fit for the programme.

What we offer

Your Elevate package includes:

• AED 5,000 monthly salary
• Accommodation: company-provided accommodation at Premier Inn Hotel, or an AED 2,000 monthly accommodation allowance
• Flights: travel to Dubai at the start of your internship and home at the end
• Visa & Emirates ID: fully sponsored
• Medical insurance
• Staff travel: one staff travel ticket upon successful completion of your internship
• Emirates Platinum membership: access to discounts across restaurants, retail, hotels and experiences in the UAE