Yas Island Holidays

Overview
Must Do
Weather
Top Tips
Accommodations
Things To Do

Country: United Arab Emirates
UK Flying Time: 7 Hours
Time difference: GMT + 3 hours
Currency: UAE Dirham
Language: Arabic / English widely spoken

Fastly becoming known as an entertainment destination within a short minute drive from the centre from Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is home to the annual F1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the state-of-the-art Yas Marina Circuit. Here you can enjoy Yas Marina Circuit through a series of track day packages, including ‘Driver Experiences’, ‘Passenger Experiences’, ‘Private Driving Tuition’ programmes and ‘Racing License Courses’.

At the circuit’s centrepiece is the Yas Hotel, a five star, iconic hotel that comes to life when darkness falls over the track. For thrill seekers there is Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with over 20 exhilarating and educational rides and attractions, interactive shopping and authentic Italian dining experiences. The island is also home to Yas Waterworld, a waterpark with with 43 rides, slides & attractions that spans an area of around 15 football pitches. Another must visit is Warner Bros. World theme park with unique live entertainment shows and endless family experiences where you can roam six unique fictional worlds, home to legendary characters such as Batman and Superman.

Must Do on Yas Island

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a world that recognises your need for speed and is home to the worlds fastest rollercoaster where there is an adrenaline rush around every corner. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi you will feel upbeat energy, the passion, and the thrill right here at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. A Holiday to Yas Island and a visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a must for the young and old.

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Feel the rush of a looping freefall waterslide, surf the waves of excitement, and hang on the Middle East's longest suspended rollercoaster at Yas Waterworld. Uncover the “Legend of the Lost Pearl” in an unforgettable family adventure in 5D or get your splash on in an action-packed water world featuring rides, intense water wars, and gripping surfing activities. With over 40 exhilarating slides, rides, and attractions, Yas Waterworld brings you the world's leading water park in Abu Dhabi.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Where else can you stroll in an animated world featuring some of your favourite characters and exceptionally exciting rides? Roam six unique fictional worlds, home to legendary characters such as Batman and Superman. Get your heart thumping as you board some of the world's most exhilarating rides. We bring you a top-notch theme park with unique live entertainment shows and endless family experiences. At Warner Bros. World, we make fiction look real, feel real, and sound real.

Yas Mall

Prefer staying indoors? Abu Dhabi’s largest luxury mall offers incredible shopping, dining and entertainment experiences under one roof. Shop at one of 400 international brands, watch a movie in our 24-screen cinema, and have loads of family fun at the massive entertainment zone inside the mall. Families and fashionistas alike will enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with the mall’s three floors featuring leading international and regional brands.

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

SeaWorld Yas Island is the region's first Marine Life Theme Park where you can discover 8 immersive realms that take you on an incredible journey from the poles to the tropics. With over 100 animal experiences and presentations, including up-close animal encounters and expeditions, you’ll soon be able to learn about the incredible One Ocean that connects all of us. SeaWorld will be home to over 35 interactive experiences and rides, live characters and performances, 17 dining options, 13 retail outlets, and roaming entertainment across all realms.

Weather on Yas Island

The Yas Island weather is probably the biggest reason for travellers to have a holiday on Yas Island. The hottest month on Yas Island is August with average temperatures of 41°C and the coolest in January at 23°C with the most daily sunshine hours in June. The most rainfall is in the month of February with an average of 40mm of rain. In our opinion the best months to have a Yas Island holiday are in October, due to the heat has subsided but the sea still has the warmth from the summer months.

Yas Island Holiday Top Tips

Book your Trips in Advance

The majority of us tend to book our trips and Excursions when we are in resort, however this sometimes can lead to disappointment as some places and attractions get booked up especially in high season or public holidays. Booking early will also sometimes help you find better early booking offers, so its worthwhile investigating before you visit Yas Island. Visiting Yas Island especially during times of major sporting events it is strongly advised tickets etc.. are booked in advance.

Something for every appetite

Yas Island has world-class dining options including quick bites and leisurely eateries complete with indoor and outdoor terrace seating, offering spectacular views of the fountains. With a collection of 19 outlets, Cascade Dining serves it all - from Middle Eastern and Italian to Seafood and American cuisines.

Yas Marina Circuit Experiences

Race around an F1 Track at over 200 KM/h for an experience like nowhere else or learn what it takes to become a racing car drive. With two different schools, Yas Marina Circuit offers lessons to bring out the racing car driver in you.

Getting around is easy

Getting around on Yas Island is very easy but not somewhere you would want to walk for too long, especially in the highs of Summer. All hotels and restaurants will call you a taxi and they are metered and generally good value. Alternatively, getting around Yas Island and Abu Dhabi city is easy by using the Yas Express shuttle bus. A number of the routes run between the Corniche, Saadiyat Island and around Yas, which are free of charge for all.