19 hours in Abu Dhabi

My 19 hours journey begin,

Bidding my housemates goodbye

So I use London Cab Egypt service to go to Cairo Airport. The service is tip top. Punctual.Very convenient. Affordable price. Very nice ride. For more info please go to www.londoncabegypt.com

This time I use Etihad airways to travel. I like to use different kind of airlines. I want to try as much as i could just for the sake of gaining experience. 

Before commencing the flight, any middle east airlines will usually recite a travel prayer. No worries. MAS also recite prayer nowadays :)

Usually every airlines will give you a pouch containing toothbrush, toothpaste, stockings , etc .. blanket and normal pillow. But this time, they give us this kinda pillow which made my sleep much better . Thank you etihad for inventing this pillow!

My travel buddy is standing in front of the transfer desk waiting for the staff.

 If you have a long transit in Abu Dhabi and you are travelling using Etihad airways, they will give you free food voucher. As I took the long transit (19hours) I get free food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, yeay!

Did you know that you can travel to Dubai from Abu Dhabi? We have been to Dubai before so we decided to visit other place around Abu Dhabi. You can get a FREE ride to and fro (ABU DHABI-DUBAI) using a bus. Just go to the website http://www.etihad.com/en-my/plan-and-book/book-etihad-express/ . You can book your seat there. If you have a travel to book your seat, just email them or contact your travel agent. 

FYI, for Malaysian, you dont need to apply for visa to visit Abu Dhabi. Nice right?

We want to spend the next hour by visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. We ride a taxi to go there. It is easy to get a taxi at the airport but quite pricey. The service is very efficient. The cost is around RM100 to and fro . 

You heart just skipped a beat when you see it.

A beauty

The security is quite strict. He does not allow any luggage inside the mosque. You have to put your extra luggage inside the locker. The good news is the locker is free of charge. So instead putting your luggage at the airport which is require money. Bring your cabin luggage here and put it inside the locker for free!

For women, you must cover your hair by using shawl or any cloth. If your dress is revealing, you may want to use abaya. The mosque will provide it . Dont worry.

Peace

My travelling buddy

Capturing great moment

The ablution area is very large and comfortable. 

Wefie with a cute Syrian kid.

Inside the Masjid

Outside the Masjid

Notice me wearing different colours of hijab? Well actually I am doing my photo shoot here. Promoting my Manna Wa Salwa Shawl :)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night.

Some people may hate having a long transit. But for me, it is a golden ticket for me to travel to place i've never been before! Plus it is way cheaper!

Looking forward to write my experience at Doha, Qatar. Ciao bella!