Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will offer one night’s free accommodation at the Radisson Blu hotel on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to all guests travelling in Economy Class from the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the national capital. The offer is valid from now until 15 September 2017.
Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways Executive Vice
President Commercial, said: “Etihad Airways is delighted to invite guests to
experience Abu Dhabi for themselves. The capital of the United Arab Emirates
has so much to offer all types of travellers, whether they are after culture, a
beach break or sports and adventure.
“As the national airline, Etihad Airways is an
integral part of this incredible city and those who transit through Abu Dhabi
should be encouraged by us to experience it. This offer is for guests to make
time to explore the many attractions Abu Dhabi has to offer during their
stopover. The beautiful desert; a visit to the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque – among the world’s biggest; a tour of the many attractions on Yas
Island, or sampling the emirate’s world class hotels and restaurants are all
part of the Abu Dhabi experience.”
More than 4.4 million guest arrivals were recorded in
Abu Dhabi in 2016, proving that the emirate is becoming a favourite hub for
stopovers. Guests can take advantage of world-famous leisure and business attractions,
include miles of beautiful white sand beaches, theme parks such as Yas
Waterworld and Ferrari World, unforgettable desert safari expeditions, arts and
cultural institutions such as Manarat Al Saadiyat and the soon-to-be-opened
Louvre Museum, exquisite local and international dining, world-class golf, and
the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and its race track, Yas
Marina Circuit.
Abu Dhabi also offers a wide range of shopping
opportunities to suit all tastes with a large choice of popular outlets and
brands. The city boasts a selection of spacious high-end shopping malls such as
Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall, and The Galleria – one of the world’s
most luxurious shopping centres.
Etihad Airways has been running stopover programmes since 2011, and
offering guests a variety of services including airport meet & assist,
transportation, accommodation, tours, and visa processing services.