Etihad Company provided Accommodation
Unlike Emirates, Etihad Airways has choosen to go "CHEAP".
The appartments offered as company provided accommodation are ridiculously small ( just ok for bachelors ) and quite low standard. if you have a family or just want something decent, you must be prepared to spend a minimum of 4000 AED/month for a flat or a very minimum of 6000 AED/ month for a villa. ( on top of the allowance FO : 85 000 AED /year and 90 for CPT ).
This is actual figures, expect more by the time you join, market is going crazy.
The company is about to recruit again soon, so for those who might be tempted by this adventure, seriously think about it in your final decision.
Of course they will bull**** you on that point at the interview , they have done it before.......
Hotels on layovers are choosen with the same state of mind.... low std and remote locations.
No rumor , just facts.