05 Dec 2013 08:30
Hala Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s leading destination management company of Etihad Airways, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of tours and safaris services in the United Arab Emirates.
An exciting range
of city tours and desert safaris have been launched this week, which are
operated by Hala Abu Dhabi’s own fleet of vehicles. The tours are hosted by a
team of multi-lingual guest guides employed directly by Hala Abu Dhabi.The
guides have been professionally trained in off-road driving, are first-aid
certified and tour guide licensed by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority
(TCA Abu Dhabi).
To support the
latest phase of its growth, Hala Abu Dhabi has also become the first company in
the UAE capital to offer both male and female guides, with a team that includes
the first woman in Abu Dhabi to be licensed as a guest guide and off-road
driver by TCA Abu Dhabi.
Peter Baumgartner,
Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “City tours and desert safaris
are a quintessential part of visiting the UAE on holiday, so we are extremely
proud to operate these services in-house using a branded fleet of Hala Abu
Dhabi vehicles.
“Whether you are
visiting for a short break or a longer getaway, our own fully-trained guides
will ensure an informative, authentic and fun-filled experience. Our focus is
on the whole guest experience, with quality and safety at the core.
“The introduction
of our tours and safaris services in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets
for inbound leisure tourism is testament to the continued expansion and
diversification of Hala Abu Dhabi. It also reinforces our strategic endeavours to promote the best of Abu Dhabi and the UAE to
visitors from across the world.”
Hala Abu Dhabi’s
signature tours and safaris include the “Hala’s Desert Sunset Drive with BBQ”, a
gentle off-road experience in the heart of the UAE desert. This is followed by
a relaxing evening under the stars at an Arabic-themed camp, with activities
such as camel riding, henna painting, shisha and a belly-dancing show.
Customers can also
select “The Story of Abu Dhabi” half-day tour of popular landmarks across Abu
Dhabi, including Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village and Abu Dhabi Corniche. The
tour also includes a visit to the UAE Capital’s ambitious future developments at
Manarat Al Saadiyat.
Tours and safaris,
as well as special interest experiences can be booked by emailing halaabudhabi@etihad.aeor calling 800 2324 (within the UAE) or +971 2 599
0700 (outside the UAE).Further details about Hala Abu Dhabi are also available
on www.halaabudhabi.com.