Emirates Group Gears For Growth, Unveils Future-Fit Career And Employee Lounge

Wejhaty, meaning ‘my destination’ in Arabic, was officially opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, in the presence of executive leaders and employees.

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HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group and Emirates Group with the Group's senior executive leaders at the opening of Wejhaty.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group and Emirates Group with the Group's senior executive leaders at the opening of Wejhaty.

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Wejhaty's concierge service attendants

As one of Dubai's largest employers, the Emirates Group is vital in shaping the city’s growth and development and people's well-being. Reflecting Dubai’s drive to attract, retain, and cultivate the best talent worldwide, the Group has unveiled a futuristic lounge at its iconic headquarters to serve global candidates, new hires, employees, their families, and retirees.

Wejhaty, meaning ‘my destination’ in Arabic, was officially opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, in the presence of executive leaders and employees.

HH Sheikh Ahmed said: “The Emirates Group’s next era will witness unprecedented global growth right here from our Dubai hub. Powered by the sharpest minds and the latest technology, we’re reshaping and redesigning our organisation to gear up for this growth. Our focus is firmly on our people, our biggest brand ambassadors and advocates. Their safety, security, career development, professional well-being, and personal journeys are top priorities for us. What will set new signature standards of service and excellence in people experience – for our employees, their families, new joiners, and those aspiring to join the Group.”

Occupying 22,770 sq. ft., Wejhaty is not just a typical employee lounge or convenience store. It accommodates up to 500 individuals at once and can welcome 1,200 visitors daily. The goal is to foster an inspiring and inviting environment that embodies the Group’s commitment to its people. The emphasis is on enhancing the employee experience through efficient solutions, cutting-edge technology, and responsive services that work seamlessly together.

A personal touch is vital for customer-centric organizations such as the Emirates Group. This is why visitors to Wejhaty will encounter helpful, friendly concierge service attendants who will greet, serve, and assist them.

Employee Journey

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, and Emirates Group's executive leaders at the opening of Wejhaty

In the bright, airy, and spacious centre, employees and their families can access a complete range of services—including biometrics, Dubai Health’s medical fitness tests, and medical X-rays—plus HR, IT, payroll, and cashier services. Wejhaty also houses third-party international visa services to cater to employees’ wanderlust and minimise pre-travel stress.

While parents are being served, their tiny tots can have a whale of a time, supervised by a nanny, in an imaginatively designed space packed with toys, merchandise and entertainment.

Teams within the Group have access to an amphitheatre-style, modular auditorium that can hold around 100 people. This auditorium is ideal for team-building activities, projects, and training sessions. It houses high-tech audiovisual solutions, directional sound waves, online environmental data capture, and scalable technical capabilities.

Candidate Journey

Candidates, both internal and external, can enjoy an integrated and stress-free experience as they meet the Group’s recruiters in spaces, including 19 discussion rooms that can accommodate 116 people at a time. Two assessment spaces that can host 46 people are where pilots, cadets and other specialist roles have dedicated facilities and advanced technology for simulation- and computer-based assessments. Senior executives, cherry-picked for roles in the Group, will be welcomed in the appointed executive lounge and end meeting rooms off with the latest presentation technology.

New Joiners’ Journey

HH Sheikh Ahmed viewing the installation of Emirates’ renowned Business Class seats made with recycled materials from the airline's retrofit programme

Highly specialised and fully immersive spaces will engage new joiners in the rich culture, powerful values, lifestyle and future vision of Dubai and the Emirates Group.

Art installations and social spaces, including Emirates’ renowned Business Class seats fully kitted out with recycled materials from the airline’s retrofit programme, add glamour and drive home the Group’s ethos on sustainability. Cool and modular seating throughout the lounge, a pantry, lockers, and fashionable dressing rooms for uniformed employees complete Wejhaty.

Wejhaty can host 400 candidates for interviews and assessments, 100 new joiners for corporate induction, and serve 700 employees and their family members daily. Every year, on average, the Group processes 46,000 employee ID cards, 30,000 medical fitness tests, 8,200 UAE biometric registrations, and 3,400 X-rays for new joiners. Thousands of aspiring candidates are assessed at the Emirates Group headquarters annually.

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