Abu Dhabi Free Visas May Lift Indian Demand in October
The hotel-only offer does not cover holiday homes, but operators can use it as a demand signal when planning autumn availability and pricing.
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Abu Dhabi’s free-entry visa programme for Indian passport holders runs through 31 October 2026, but it requires a hotel stay rather than a holiday-home booking. For short-term rental operators, the offer is a demand signal to monitor, not a programme to market as guest eligibility.
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