The entertainment island — Yas, packed with the big theme parks (Ferrari World, Warner Bros, Yas Waterworld, SeaWorld), the Formula 1 circuit, a huge mall, marina, golf and lively hotels, near the airport. Fun, modern and family-friendly, a drive from downtown; the base for travellers (especially families and thrill-seekers) who want the theme parks, the racing and the resort nightlife on their doorstep. The city's playground island. Exciting and energetic.
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€280–600
typical per night in United Arab Emirates
You pay for the postcode
One of the pricier addresses in Abu Dhabi.
Where it sits
The circle is Yas Island and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque47 min taxi15.8 km
- Kayaking the mangroves54 min taxi17.9 km
- Saadiyat Island (beach)57 min taxi19.1 km
- Saadiyat Island beaches58 min taxi19.4 km
- Louvre Abu Dhabi65 min taxi21.8 km
- Heritage Village83 min taxi27.8 km
- The Corniche & city beach84 min taxi28.1 km
- Qasr Al Watan89 min taxi29.6 km
- A desert safari133 min taxi44.5 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 4.Ferrari World — The world's first Ferrari-branded theme park, under a vast red roof on Yas Island — Ferrari World, home to Formula Rossa, the world's fastest rollercoaster, which rockets you to 240 km/h in under five seconds, plus dozens of other rides, driving experiences and Ferrari exhibits. A thrilling, adrenaline-pumping day out for petrolheads, families and thrill-seekers, and one of the UAE's most famous attractions. Brace for the world's fastest coaster and a day of high-speed fun. A must for thrill-lovers; combine it with the neighbouring parks. Exhilarating.
- 12.Yas Waterworld & the parks — Yas Island is a cluster of world-class theme parks, and Yas Waterworld is one of the best water parks anywhere — dozens of slides, rides and a lazy river themed around an Emirati pearl-diving legend, perfect for cooling off in the heat. Nearby are Warner Bros World (an indoor park of superheroes and cartoons) and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. A brilliant, fun-filled day out (or several) for families and thrill-seekers, ideal for escaping the summer sun. Splash the day away or pick your park; endless entertainment. Great fun for all ages.
- 15.Bars, lounges & nightlife — Abu Dhabi's nightlife is more relaxed than Dubai's but still stylish — chic rooftop bars with skyline and Gulf views, glamorous hotel lounges (alcohol is served in licensed hotels and clubs), beach clubs, shisha cafés and lively spots on Yas Island. Sip a cocktail on a rooftop as the city lights glitter, enjoy a beach-club evening, or wind down over shisha by the water; the mood is sophisticated and unhurried. A pleasant, upscale way to spend an evening (dress smartly; drinking is in licensed venues). A relaxed, glamorous night out. Enjoyable and refined.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Yas Island; flights via Google Flights.