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Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Yas Island is an island near the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The island is home to several theme park-based attractions such as Warner Bros. Movie World, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and two water parks. It also has a marina, a large mall and several hotels. The Yas Island Circuit, the host of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009, is here.
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Home of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, first held in 2009. The circuit encircles the Yas Marina Hotel and has four grandstands - Main, West, North and South. It's the last event of the calendar, so in closely-fought seasons this is the showdown. The next F1 events are 4-6 Dec 2026 then 10-12 Dec 2027.
Theme park designed around the Ferrari brand. One of the main attractions on Yas Island. It features a racetrack, theater complex, miscellaneous driving activities, and three thrill rides. The distinct red roof with the Ferrari logo is ready and can be seen from miles away, as well as from planes landing at or taking off from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The theme park is the largest indoor amusement park in the world and is home to 21 rides including Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. The theme park has many restaurants and souvenirs shops but the price of food and drink tends to be very much higher than elsewhere.
A waterpark with 43 rides, slides and attractions. Bubbles' Barrel slide has the largest surf-able sheet wave surf in the world. An expansion is planned to include more rides and attractions for visitors.
WB World is organized into six themed lands, Gotham City, Metropolis, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros Plaza. Gotham and Metropolis are based on the cities of DC Comics super heroes Batman and Superman, respectively. Warner Bros.'s Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera cartoon libraries are featured in Cartoon Junction and Dynamite Gulch except for Bedrock which features the Flintstones. Warner Bros Plaza mimics the Hollywood of the past. The park opened on July 25, 2018.
It is the first the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The park has eight marine environments ("realms") that are home to 15 immersive experiences and rides, shops, and restaurants. The park hosts 150 species of marine animals, who live in environments that replicate their natural habitats.
A great Mexican restaurant serving excellent food, beautiful terrace for al fresco dining. Average per person 120 dirhams.
all-day dining brings together Asian and international cuisine, with live cooking stations.
European brasserie & bar that serves delicious European gastro-pub food and a wide variety of international draught beverages along its 26-metre signature bar counter. With views of the golf course and Arabian Gulf.
Lebanese restaurant serving mouthwatering hot and cold mezze, grills and desserts. A wide selection of shisha is also served on the terrace.
offers enjoying the magnificent views across the golf course and Arabian Gulf.
Mexican Food and Drink Restaurant
Tacos, burritos, stuffed quesadillas, tostadas, and other south-of-the-border favoritesmade of chicken — not fried, but seasoned then grilled slow and low. Side orders of beans and rice, coleslaw, and steamed vegetables, regular- and family-sized chicken platters (cooked the same way, marinated and fire-grilled) and a selection of fresh salads are also available.
Clean rooms, excellent service and nice and friendly staff. The restaurant is a great option for dinner. 550 dirhams.
Set along the Yas Links Abu Dhabi and the turquoise Arabian Gulf. 428 guest rooms and suites feature magnificent views. A fully equipped gym complete with sauna, steam rooms, a squash court and a part-shaded 25-m swimming pool. Children may also enjoy the Kids Club.
Set half on land and half on water, overlooking the marina, and positioned on the Yas Marina Circuit, which plays host the annual Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this hotel is distinctive. The exterior's gridshell can be seen for miles around and mimics the throw of a local fishing net. Fourteen restaurants and lounges.
This mall features the largest IKEA in Abu Dhabi among many other retail shops.
Yas Island is best reached by road. It is linked to the mainland by a massive expressway and bridge which connects directly to the Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway.
Read in the guideYas Island is quite big and its attractions are spread out. The only practical way to get around is by private vehicle. The roads around Yas Island are wide and good.
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