The UAE capital has a plethora of offerings that attract event planners, and business and leisure tourists, finds Neha Gupta Kapoor.
By December 2017, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) will have a new development — Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) with a handling capacity of 30 million passengers per year or 8,500 passengers per hour. Gradually, once it is completed, AUH says it will become “the primary gateway” to the emirate and “the future home of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE”.
Currently, Terminal 3 of AUH is dedicated to Etihad Airways’ departures and arrivals, with a handling capacity of “over 12 million passengers per year”. Terminals 1 and 2 serve the 33 other passenger airlines that use the airport, including Etihad’s partner airline, Jet Airways.
Together, all three terminals received 5,84,255 international passengers in June 2016. (The number doesn’t include transit and transfer passengers.) Of these, Abu Dhabi Airports Statistics System computed that the highest number of arrivals were from India — 1,29,047 passengers.
Despite facing challenges of a stronger dollar and lower oil prices, India has unfailingly made up a sizeable chunk of Abu Dhabi’s inbound tourism. This stirs little surprise as AUH has direct flights to 15 Indian airports to keep up with the demand.
Bejan Dinshaw, country manager — India of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ABTCA) says, “With an option of more than 250 flights per week by Jet Airways and Etihad Airways, and being only four hours away, Abu Dhabi is all the more approachable to Indians.”
WEDDINGS
This story is from the December 2016 - January 2017 edition of Business Traveller India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2016 - January 2017 edition of Business Traveller India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Magistracy Dining Room
The Magistracy Dining Room honours tradition while delivering a contemporary, inclusive take on the finest British fare
Taverne at Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel
Taverne perfectly captures the spirit of Gemütlichkeit - a place where warmth, comfort, and community come together seamlessly
Ronil Goa - JdV by Hyatt
The JdV brand's promise to celebrate the joy of life is personified and highlighted throughout the hotel
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Notable highlights included an eco-friendly filtered water dispenser to minimise single-use plastics, a modern bathroom with a separate shower and access to the Horizon Club Lounge
Pullman Singapore Orchard
I was treated to a superior level of comfort, service, and amenities, making my stay truly exceptional
ÉS Bisztró at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
I left feeling satisfied, yet eager to return and explore more of the menu's culinary wonders
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The lobby is a stunning homage to the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco era
Kollázs at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
As my first visit to Budapest, Kollázs came highly recommended, so it was the natural choice for my inaugural dinner in the city
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
A design-driven landmark ensconced between three heritage buildings and two new hotel blocks at Marina Bay
The Singapore Edition
From the boardroom to the bedroom, The Singapore EDITION seamlessly integrates style, comfort, and service, making it my ultimate home away from home.
