International travel can sometimes involve long layovers, which can be quite a hassle for passengers. Cramped seating and uncomfortable waiting areas often lead to body aches and headaches, especially when it’s an overnight stop. However, when the airport is as luxurious as the Abu Dhabi International Airport, one perhaps won’t mind having a few hours to spare.

An Indian traveller’s recent post on a layover in Abu Dhabi has caught the attention of social media users. The clip shows an expansive space, devoid of the usual hustle and bustle of passengers waiting in transit. We see an array of luxury brands such as Hermes, Balenciaga and Gucci, among others.

Along with this, he also shared glimpses of the impeccable lounge available to passengers. Sharing the video, X user Katreek who was on his way to Madrid, humorously wrote, “13 hours overnight layover in Abu Dhabi before I fly to Madrid. This airport is basically a luxury mall where flights also land & take off.

” 13 hours overnight layover in Abu Dhabi before I fly to Madrid. this airport is basically a luxury mall where flights also land & take off pic.twitter.

com/YV0XSmi55P — Karteek (@hkarteek) September 24, 2024 The Abu Dhabi International Airport is famous for its passenger-friendly facilities including luxury shops, Etihad Airways lounges, duty-free shopping and multiple chains of restaurants. Proving this right, Katreek further shared his experience of the Abu Dhabi airport in a follow-up post where he dis.