You asked for a trip report so here goes.
Brilliant fun and well organised all round, thanks
Etihad Guest.
Mix of high flying
Etihad guest and occasional travellers.
Wine and nibbles in lounge before take off. Photos and celebrations as we boarded.
(Pleasantly surprised on economy comfort, though I had a spare seat to lay in).
Arrival seemless. Pcr test on arrival, (not mandatory but needed for access to tourist sites) then boarded buses straight to hotel at 5am. No waiting, fast and efficient.
Conrad Hilton (highly recommended for location, pool, beach, modern rooms etc.). We were given breakfast on arrival and early checkin for all to upgraded rooms.
My Diamond Hilton status was also recognised for lounge happy hour access at the Conrad.
Tour of Qasr Al wantan in arvo then free time.
Next day city tour, focusing on Grand Mosque.
Free day (I walked the mangroves and the Lourve)
Highlight was desert safari with 4x4 dune driving, 4x4 buggy in dunes, falcon show, dancing etc and a gala dinner.
Etihad Guest staff were brilliant.
Only their pre departure contact info let them down for some, fine for me.
Quite a social tour, lots of fun had and plenty of time to explore your own or relax.