Etihad to host 'Abu Dhabi Day' at Chelsea Football Club

The Abu Dhabi day match will be the highlight of Etihad's first season as a lead sponsor of Chelsea which has seen the UAE's national airline host the first ever Middle East edition of the Chelsea Soccer Schools in the capital during February at Zayed Sports City.

To mark Abu Dhabi day, Etihad has launched a competition on its dedicated website, www.etihadfootball.com, giving football fans from across the world the chance to fly to London, stay in Stamford Bridge's Millennium Hotel and watch the Chelsea match against Bolton Wanderers.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways' executive vice president marketing and product, said: "Abu Dhabi day will be a fantastic occasion and we are thrilled to offer fans from around the world the chance to join us and experience the excitement of watching a match at Chelsea's famous Stamford Bridge stadium".

Additional interest in Etihad's Chelsea competition is expected as the English Premier League season enters the final stage with the West London team second in the table and with only six matches remaining.

Among the activities taking place on Abu Dhabi day will be Arabian-themed cuisine at the stadium, and Abu Dhabi promotional material and branding in the programme and across the stadium.