If you are a citizen of any other country, you will need to apply for a visa through your nearest UAE embassy. In some cases, your airline may be able to help you. An eye scan will be required at the airport.
Visitors with expired visas can be detained and/or fined
Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa, permit, or sponsorship by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to present their GCC country passport or national ID card at the UAE's point of entry.
Citizens of countries not included in the above lists must obtain an entry permit through Etihad Airways website or the UAE Government Portal or sponsorship visa to visit Abu Dhabi can be applied through:
• UAE Embassy
• Tourism Establishments
• Hotels in UAE
• Airlines
• Accredited travel agencies in UAE
• A company based in Abu Dhabi
• An individual (UAE national, or an expatriate who is already residing in the country)