The Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme, launched by DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways, has experienced significant growth. With 25,000 bookings and 44,000 visitors between January to April 2025, bookings have surged by 47%, while visitors increased by 76% compared to the previous year. The programme continues to attract repeat travellers, with Etihad aiming for 130,000 stopover guests in 2025.