Group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group, Tony Douglas, said: "With Abu Dhabi at the forefront of the global response to COVID-19, the approach to managing the pandemic has positioned the capital as one of the safest cities in the world to visit. The gradual reopening of our border cements the rigorous health and safety measures we have implemented across the airline."
On arrival into Abu Dhabi International Airport, all passengers except children under 12 will undergo thermal screening and COVID-19 PCR testing. Once passengers arriving from 'green' countries receive their negative test results, they will be allowed to enjoy Abu Dhabi without the need to quarantine or wear a medical wristband.
Guests staying more than six days must take another PCR test on day six and then again on day 12 for longer stays. Tests start from AED85 in the UAE. Guests travelling from other destinations will be required to follow quarantine guidelines, which have been reduced to a period of 10 days. More information is available at www.etihad.com/destinationguide.
UAE residents who have participated in the vaccination trials or National Vaccination Program are also exempt from quarantine in Abu Dhabi.
Diversity of attractions
Abu Dhabi is a diverse destination with desertscapes, fabulous beaches and warm, clear waters. The modern, cosmopolitan capital city features headline attractions such as Warner Bros World, as well as cultural highlights including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Adventurers will appreciate the opportunity the emirate presents for kayaking in the mangroves, sand boarding in the desert, jet-skiing, go-karting and more.
Health and hygiene
Flying to, from, and via Abu Dhabi is supported by the airline's fully redesigned Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, which ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and confidence.
As part of the Etihad Wellness programme, all passengers travelling with Etihad receive complimentary COVID-19 insurance. Etihad claims to be the only airline in the world requiring 100 per cent of its passengers to show a negative PCR test before departure and on arrival in Abu Dhabi, offering travellers an extra level of reassurance as they visit the emirate.
More information on the stringent measures being taken by Etihad to provide a healthy and hygienic travel experience is available at etihad.com/wellness.