A new agreement between Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism will give guests the option to add a stopover and stay up to two nights in the UAE capital for free when booking an Etihad flight. It turns out.
The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziri, Director General of Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, and Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways.
Your Etihad Airways boarding pass doubles as your Abu Dhabi Pass, giving you discounts at many of the city’s major attractions and dining experiences.
His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Gheziri, Director General of DCT Abu Dhabi Tourism, said:
“This innovative initiative provides a snapshot of the diverse experiences available here, from entertainment and culture to leisure and more, encouraging travelers to return to Abu Dhabi and immerse themselves in the full experience. ”
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “We plan to bring more than 100,000 visitors to Abu Dhabi next year through our stopover program and once they get a taste of the capital, they will come back for more. .”
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk Exploring Abu Dhabi
The UAE’s capital boasts a diverse landscape, from the serene sand dunes offering a desert safari adventure to the beaches of Saadiyat Island, where turtles nest.
Cultural attractions include the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi with its unique landmark dome designed by Jean Nouvel, and Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
If you’re looking for adventure and family fun, head to Yas Island. Theme parks such as Ferrari World YAS Island Abu Dhabi offer adrenaline-pumping rides.
Or visit Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi or Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi for rides, slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.
Yas Island is also home to the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the famous F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a racetrack open to tourists for walking, running, cycling and go-karting most of the year. It has been.
Stopover packages are only available when booked with Etihad Airways.
For more information, please visit Etihad Airways.
