Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

This hugely popular destination caters to people of different interests and hobbies. From motorsports to water sports, from theme parks to concert venues, Yas Island welcomes all. Some of the most exciting sights to see here are the Yas Marina, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Beach, du Arena, Yas Waterworld, to name a few. Yas Waterworld was named the ‘Second Best Water Park in the World’ by the Los Angeles Time and ‘Middle East’s leading Tourist Attractions’ as well. 

Apart from fun and entertainment, Yas Island is also popular for its luxury hotels some of which include Crown Plaza, Radisson Blu, Rotana, among others. Another leisure activity that Yas Island offers is its multitude of shopping options. Yas Mall is the largest luxury mall in Abu Dhabi, with over 400 brands under its roof. It also houses some of the top-rated fine dining restaurants and a 24 screen cinema hall.

Yas Island has many accolades to its name, the most prominent one being CLYMB, the ultimate adventure hub. The Yas Links is also one of the prominent locations for being the first true Links Golf Course in the Middle East region. The Abu Dhabi airport is located about ten minutes away from Yas Island, making it easy for tourists to mark a visit.

Making your visit even more fun and joyous, the Island offers numerous theme parks including thr Yas Waterworld - an Emirati theme waterpark with thrilling rides and slides, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - an adventure arena packed with speedy roller coaster and the fastest roller coaster on the planet and, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi - the world's first indoor Warner Bros. theme park.

• Spread across 25 km of land, Yas Island is one of the most thrilling places to be.
• Enjoy Formula Rossa at Ferrari World, a ride that is enough to give you chills as it accelerates to nearly 150 mph in just 5 seconds.
• Practice golf at the biggest golf course, Yas Links golf course.
• Shop and entertain yourself in one of the most happening malls, the Yas Mall.
• There are more than 19 amazing attractions for you to enjoy in Yas Island.
• Yas Water World is surely one of the best water parks in the UAE, so slide and ride in a place filled with fun and adventure.
• Dine in some of the finest hotels in the world including, W Abu Dhabi, Crowne Plaza, and Rotana.
• The Sea World Abu Dhabi is one of the newest addition to the places to explore in Yas Island and is expected to be only by 2022.
• Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi – The world’s first ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park is everything for those who love cartoon characters. It has nearly 29 thrilling rides and live entertainment shows.

There are so many ways using which you can reach Yas Island, these include:

By Car: You can easily rent out a car with the help of your driving license and can get to and around the Yas Island at Ease.

By Boat: Jalboot’s fleet of luxury ferries will let you avail the services of air conditioned ferries with proper business seats, using which you can cover the distance to Yas Island from any destination in UAE.

By Bus: If you are looking for a means of transport which is fast, reliable and convenient then local buses are your best bet. You can easily avail the services of local buses which take the 190 route from Dubai and Abu Dhabi as they will bring you to the heart of Yas Island.

Free Shuttle Buses: If you are staying in Dubai or Abu Dhabi City then you can also avail the facility of free shuttle buses to Yas Island from specific locations of both the cities.

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Since Abu Dhabi is in the middle of a desert, the climate can be rather harsh if you pick the wrong months to visit. The ideal time to visit Yas Island would be around the months nearing winter i.e. September to November, or during the winter i.e. December to March.

Also Read: Best Time & Weather to Visit Abu Dhabi

Yas Island is a home to plethora of attractions and entertainment options. Be it some special places to eat out or beautiful backdrop for your postcard perfect pictures, you will find a wide variety of options here. Exhibiting an amalgamation of world-leading, award-winning and record-breaking attractions, Yas Marina is ready to amaze you all with its spectacular features. For instance, CLYMB, on Yas Island is the biggest indoor skydiving arena and hosts a plethora of people on a daily basis. Yas Beach on the other hand is the best place for all your leisure activities. Since the list of amazing places and things to do available on the Yas Island can go on and on, below is a brief of some important places to mark a visit when you are here.

Places to eat at Yas Island

Yas, Mall has a giant Food count which is a home to numerous outlets of famous food chains, local and international. Some of the must try reataurants on Yas Island include:

1. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
2. Filini
3. Rasoi
4. Rangoli
5. Asha's by Asha Bhosle

Best places to Stay at Yas Island

Yas Island has many luxurious hotels where you can plan your stay comfortably:

1. W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
2. Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
3. Crowne Plaza, Yas Island
4. Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island
5. Yas Island Rotana
6. Park Inn by Radisson Yas Island
7. Centro Yas Island
8. Staybridge Suites Yas Island
9. The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton™
10. DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences

Places to Shop at Yas Island

1. Yas Mall: Yas Mall is one of the best shopping malls available in Abu Dhabi. It has more than 400 world class brands for you to choose from and shop your favorite stuff around. This three story shopping mall offers the best shopping experience as it gives you a wide scope of choices. You can even eat something, watch films, and do a lot of random things around. Best of all, you can carry your children alongside you as there are many things that they will surely enjoy doing.