Etihad Airways is offering one night’s free accommodation to passengers who stop over in Abu Dhabi for a minimum of two nights before December 1st 2012.

The Essential Stopovers offer, part of the airline’s Essential Abu Dhabi program, can be redeemed at 25 hotels, ranging from three to five-star.

Additional nights in four and five-star accommodation can be purchased for as low as US$59 per person, based on twin share, and US$45 for three-star accommodation.

Etihad Airways passengers taking advantage of the stopover offer can also enjoy two-for-one deals at Ferrari World, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Yas Links and Monte Carlo Beach Club.

There are also two-for-one safaris or tours with Desert Safari and Abu Dhabi City Tour.

The stopover program offer is available to all Etihad Airways passengers, as well to passengers travelling on Etihad Airways-marketed flights.

All passengers must have an onward booking beyond Abu Dhabi.

“We are delighted to invite people from all over the world to experience Abu Dhabi for themselves,” said Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, Peter Baumgartner.

“The capital city of the United Arab Emirates has so much to offer both business and leisure travellers.

“This offer is to encourage people to explore the Emirate of Abu Dhabi – be that with a visit to the Arabian desert, a trip to one of the world’s largest mosques, a tour of the attractions on Yas Island or by sampling the Emirate’s world class hotels and restaurants. Abu Dhabi is a magical place with something to offer everyone.”

Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.