Saeed Al Dhaheri, a Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi executive, with one of the free shuttle buses that cater to tourists and residents in the UAE capital. Pawan Singh / The National
The first phase of the shuttle bus service connects Yas Island, Jubail Island, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi city centre and the Grand Canal. Pawan Singh / The National
There are nine hotels, nine leisure spots and two Expo 2020 Dubai bus stops on the route of the new service. Pawan Singh / The National
Residents and tourists can claim free access to the shuttle bus once they have booked their hotel stay or bought admission tickets for any Abu Dhabi attractions using the Visit Abu Dhabi online booking platform. Pawan Singh / The National
The brightly coloured buses are equipped with comfortable seats and air conditioning, and offer wheelchair access. Pawan Singh / The National
The shuttle buses provide free wifi. Pawan Singh / The National
The route will take in hotels and attractions in Abu Dhabi, including Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
The Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is one of the stops on the route. Christopher Pike / The National.
Tourists will be able to jump on and off the bus at Qasr Al Watan and Qasar Al Hosn. Photo: Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism
The shuttle bus will travel to one of Abu Dhabi's biggest tourist attractions, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Ryan Carter / The National
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld or Warner Bros can all be experienced on a visit to Yas Island, which is another one of the stops on the shuttle bus route. Photo: Yas Island
Abu Dhabi's natural attractions are also included on the bus route, including the Eastern Mangroves area and Jubail Island. Victor Besa / The National
Nine popular Abu Dhabi hotels are included in the shuttle bus route, including Etihad Towers (centre). Brian Kerrigan / The National