Do you like free stuff? You wonder on how to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for free during a stopover? Maybe you think it’s a long shot to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai during a stopover. But in reality, it is very doable if you have a long stopover. It takes about 1.5 hours to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. If you are well prepared, you can even grab a free shuttle from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai. Your certainly do not want to waste your money if you can get a free legit ride, right? Nobody wants to miss a chance to explore glamorous Dubai. Not to mention, all the perks you will get by grabbing this free shuttle. So, how to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for free during a stopover? Curious enough? Read on.
If you fly with Etihad Airlines, you are in luck! Etihad Airlines offers free shuttle rides from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai. Also a free shuttle ride from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Airport. First, you have to reserve your seat on the shuttle online after you book your flight. Second, keep your boarding pass with you. Why? Because you will need to show your boarding pass before you can board the shuttle. If you don’t have a boarding pass for your next flight, you can show your boarding pass from a previous flight. Make sure you don’t throw it away. When I was there, the airlines representative actually double checked the name on boarding pass to match with the name on the reservation list. Third, you need to locate the shuttle pick up point outside the airport. Now, you are good to go. This is how to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for free during a stopover.
Etihad Luxury Coach
View of Dubai from the window
After you are on board, enjoy the view from the window and a free snack. The shuttle also provide a separate minivan to haul your luggage. When you arrive in Dubai, the shuttle will drop you at Etihad Travel Mall. Here, you can check in your luggage for the next flight so you don’t have to carry your luggage around while exploring the city. More importantly, you can also take a shower here for free.
Etihad Travel Mall
Now, you are set to explore Dubai. Whether you choose a taxi or a metro, both will take you straight to Dubai Mall. Taxis are waiting outside the Etihad travel Mall and many of them accept the credit card. While the metro station is within walking distance from the Etihad Travel Mall.
