Flying to Abu Dhabi soon? Etihad just made your visit a whole lot sweeter with the brand-new Abu Dhabi Pass. This pass isn’t just a fancy name, it’s your all-access key to freebies, discounts and some serious travel perks. If you love saving money (who doesn’t?), this pass is about to become your new best friend.
Etihad’s New Abu Dhabi Pass: What’s In It?
1. Free SIM with 10GB Data
No need to go SIM-hunting at the airport. Etihad hands you a tourist SIM packed with 10GB of data. Post those beach selfies, video call your mum or binge-watch your favourite show without stressing over Wi-Fi.
2. Unlimited Public Bus Travel
Hopping from cultural sites to shopping malls? Forget expensive taxis your pass gives you unlimited bus rides across Abu Dhabi. So, ride all day like a local without spending a single dirham.
3. Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Access
Want a tourist bus tour without booking extra tickets? This pass covers unlimited rides on Abu Dhabi’s hop-on-hop-off buses. Stop at famous landmarks, take pictures, then hop back on — easy!
4. Dining Deals & Attraction Discounts
Feeling fancy? Flash your pass at more than 200 restaurants and get delicious discounts. Visiting Yas Island’s hotspots like Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, or SeaWorld? Enjoy special rates and save money for extra souvenirs. Even cultural gems like Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan give you 15% off, because who said culture can’t come with a discount?
5. Free Hotel Stay (Wait, What?!)
Planning a stopover in Abu Dhabi? Etihad throws in a free hotel stay for up to two nights. So, instead of a boring airport layover, you get an Abu Dhabi mini-holiday at zero cost. Two holidays in one flight? Yes, please.
How To Get It?
If you’re flying Etihad, your Abu Dhabi Pass lands straight in your inbox. No app downloads. No complicated steps. Just a simple link that opens the door to these amazing offers. This works for all Etihad passengers, whether you stay a day or a week.
Tourism bosses in Abu Dhabi aren’t playing around. With the Abu Dhabi Pass, they want more visitors to explore the city instead of rushing to their next flight. In 2024 alone, 85,000 tourists used Etihad’s stopover programme. In 2025, they expect over 130,000 stopover guests — that’s a 50% jump. Abu Dhabi is ready to shine brighter than ever.
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Smart Move For Your Wallet
Whether you love luxury or travel on a budget, this pass works for everyone. It saves cash, reduces hassle and makes exploring Abu Dhabi super easy. You get cultural sights, theme parks, tasty food and comfy transport, all rolled into one pass.
Etihad’s Abu Dhabi Pass isn’t a gimmick, it’s your shortcut to a smarter holiday. Next time you book an Etihad flight, remember to claim your pass. Free data, free rides, yummy discounts and even free hotel nights? Abu Dhabi just made sure tourists like you feel very, very welcome.
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