Etihad Airways has announced free one-night hotel accommodation in Abu Dhabi for economy class passengers travelling from the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan with a stopover in the city, Arab News reported on Wednesday.

The offer, which has been advertised as a chance for travellers to "experience Abu Dhabi", is valid for air tickets purchased from May 1, 2018 to September 15, 2018, with a travel period until September 30, 2018. Passengers will be offered accommodation at the Radisson Blu on Yas Island and the Yas Island Rotana hotels.

According to a statement on the national flag carrier's website, 5 million tourists visited Abu Dhabi last year.

However, in order to avail the offer, Pakistani passengers will require a transit visa if they wish to exit the airport. Passengers flying with Etihad Airways may get a visa upon request prior to travel, according to the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism website.