I am travelling via Abudhabi in Business class on V Australia/Etihad code share with 7 hours stop over (arrival approx 7 am on Thursday). I have flown via AUH few years ago and airport terminal was small, ordinary and very busy. I am not keen to spend 7 hours in J lounge but I wish to visit any interesting historic/cultural sites in Abu dhabi during my stop over if possible (especially Shaikh Zayed Mosque which looks impressive looking at photos). I would like to know if immigration allow stop over passengers to venture out (with Aussie passport) and is it possible to visit Zayed Mosque/any other historic or cultural sites during my stopover? Can some one who visited Abu dhabi on stopover please suggest best option and suggestions please ? Should I catch a taxi from-to airport or any short city tour option?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.