Sleeping options for ~9 hour stop over at Abu Dhabi International airport

The "Airport Hotel" inside the airport itself.
The Premier Inn, which is apparently right across the road from the International airport.
The Sleeping Pods in Terminal 3 inside of the airport.

Can I sleep at Abu Dhabi airport?
What can you do in Abu Dhabi Airport for 8 hours?
How long can you stay at Abu Dhabi airport?
Is there a hotel inside Abu Dhabi airport?
Does Etihad give free hotel for long layover?
What can you do in Abu Dhabi airport for 4 hours?
Can I go to Dubai with Abu Dhabi visa?
Can I transit through Abu Dhabi?
Can a transit passengers leave the airport?
Can you go out of Abu Dhabi airport during layover?
Can Tourists enter Abu Dhabi?
Does Abu Dhabi airport have a bar?

Can I sleep at Abu Dhabi airport?

Sleeping in Abu Dhabi Airport

If you do find a sleeping nook, the terminals are described as being noisy and cold, so consider earplugs and a sweater or travel blanket. ... For privacy and comfort, there is an airside 38-room transit hotel in Terminal 1, as well as a landside hotel with easy access to Terminals 1 and 3.

What can you do in Abu Dhabi Airport for 8 hours?

9 Things to do on a layover at Abu Dhabi Airport

Grab a bite to eat. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes, both pre- and post-Security, and several are open 24-hours. ...
Unwind in a lounge. ...
Hit the links. ...
Go sightseeing. ...
Visit Yas Island. ...
Shop. ...
Stay connected. ...
Relax in a spa.

How long can you stay at Abu Dhabi airport?

When you have more than four hours to spare at the airport the best thing to do is to get a transit visa and explore Abu Dhabi city and its surroundings.

Is there a hotel inside Abu Dhabi airport?

The Aerotel – Abu Dhabi Airport is a modern 3-star transit hotel inside Abu Dhabi Airport. The hotel has two locations, one inside Terminal 1 and the other inside Terminal 3, though both are true transit hotels, so you must be a traveller in transit with access to either Terminal 1 or 3 to access the hotel rooms.

Does Etihad give free hotel for long layover?

Explore Abu Dhabi with a free one or two-night stopover. When your flight is booked, tell us which of our 3* or 4* hotels you'd like to stay at for free and we'll do the rest for you.

What can you do in Abu Dhabi airport for 4 hours?

What can I do?

Relax in a reclining seat designed specifically for your comfort during transit hours.
Take a refreshing shower, watch TV or enjoy 5-star food at the Al Reem Lounge or Al Dhabi Lounge, even if you are not flying First or Business Class. ...
Check in to the Airport Hotel and catch up on lost sleep.

Can I go to Dubai with Abu Dhabi visa?

With immediate effect passengers holding residence visa from Al Ain and Abu Dhabi need to have ICA approval before arriving in Sharjah. Regulatory authorities in Dubai has recommended Air India Express to reject the RT-PCR test reports from the following laboratories for passengers travelling to Dubai.

Can I transit through Abu Dhabi?

Is it mandatory to travel through Abu Dhabi Airport on a Transit Visa? Yes. You can apply for a Transit Visa ONLY if you are travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi Airport. However, your ticket does not have to be issued by Etihad Airways.

Can a transit passengers leave the airport?

For most layovers, you can leave the transit area (and airport) in between flights, as long as you have a visa (if necessary) and go through customs and immigration on the way out, and of course you'll have to pass through security again on your way back into the airport.

Can you go out of Abu Dhabi airport during layover?

The Abu Dhabi International Airport makes surviving a long layover rather pleasant and easy to transit through. When you do decide to leave the airport and explore Abu Dhabi you won't have any issues walking out, through the usual customs clearance channels.

Can Tourists enter Abu Dhabi?

There are strict rules for travelling into Abu Dhabi by road. Those intending to enter Abu Dhabi must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result issued within 48 hours or a negative DPI test result within 24 hours. The day of arrival into Abu Dhabi is counted as day 1.

Does Abu Dhabi airport have a bar?

The Al Dhabi Lounge at Abu Dhabi airport is the generic pay-per-use lounge, for those people who like a slightly more premium lounge than the cheaper Al Reem lounge.