Originally Posted by lagunas2k

Doesn't Etihad provide a free night stay in AUH when you transit through there on F? This was some odd years ago, but I do recall getting that benefit then. I too did the reverse. We landed late afternoon in AUH and had an early flight out.

We did one night in AUH and thought it was nice. We visited the gold market at night and had some local cuisine. Next morning we went to the lounge bright and early to enjoy before heading the MLE. That being said, since you arrive so late in AUH, might not be worth it.