Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is between many things an airline hub due to its national and international connections, but particularly locates Etihad Airways. Etihad’s fleet of 66 aircraft operates more than a thousand flights per week, serving an international network of 84 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Etihad Airways also owns nearly 30% of Air Berlin, Europe’s sixth largest carrier, and 40% of Air Seychelles. Needless to say, the Etihad Headquarters reflect nothing short of the airline’s power in travelling, and international as well as home connections.

The headquarters have basement used for parking, while the ground floor acts as the arrival point. A courtyard can be found in the center of the building used as a terminal for crew members, alongside housing on the ground floor for them as well. This level also holds traditional arrival and departure facilities. Equipped with rooms, duty-free shopping, luggage handling spaces, customs and immigration facilities between other structures, the Etihad Headquarter connect with the Abu Dhabi Airport through an overground bridge. A separate building linked to the HQ as well, funcions to provide the crew with health and leisure facilities such as running tracks, swimming pools, and a health club. It also includes supermarkets, laundry facilities, a spa, an auditorium, food courts, and banks.