DRAbu Dhabi: Yas Island’s expanding portfolio of attractions is expected to continue driving the growth trend in visitation from key global markets. In 2018, the destination enjoyed the successful opening of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and in November 2019, Yas Island launched CLYMB Abu Dhabi.
The world’s tallest indoor climbing wall and largest indoor skydiving chamber opens in Abu Dhabi
The highly-anticipated sporting attraction caters to the adventurous at heart and features the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall and largest indoor skydiving chamber, complementing Yas Island’s other unrivalled attractions and experiences, which include one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and dining, a links golf course, thrilling water and motor sports, and the most enjoyable musical and family events… all within the 25 sq. km. Island.
Additionally, in 2020, Yas Island will unveil Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi’s newest lifestyle and entertainment offering, which will feature a stunning 18,000 capacity indoor multi-purpose arena as well as The Waterfront, which will incorporate two world-class hotels, a beach club, 37 cafes and restaurants as well as 19 retail outlets.
Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai.
Today, it is home to a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. WorldTM Abu Dhabi, in addition to Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIXTM), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, and Abu Dhabi’s largest mall. Yas Island boasts more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and is home to indoor and outdoor concert venues – all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi conducts an online destination training program called ‘Yas Expert’ which has in a short span of time generated increased awareness around the entertainment and leisure hub nestled in the UAE capital and resulted in a rise of in-market destination specialists, with more than 2100 registered travel agents to date.
The Yas Expert program includes modules on Yas Island Abu Dhabi’s award-winning attractions, leisure experiences, on-island stays and itinerary planning. More modules will become available as Yas Island products continue to evolve.
Travel agents who complete all modules are certified as ‘Yas Experts,’ and also qualify to join familiarization trips, during which the agents polish off their educational journey by experiencing the destination first-hand.
To learn more or enroll in the Yas Expert destination training program, visit www.yasexpert.com
For details on Yas Island, visit www.yasisland.ae
REV UP AT W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND
Ignite your senses at the only hotel in the world located on a Formula 1® circuit. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, the ultimate dining & nightlife destination with seven unique restaurants and bars, is ready for guests to steal the scene at Yas Island. Guests can catch the action of the racetrack or enjoy stunning views of the Yas Marina from the hotel’s 499 guestrooms and suites, which offer plush amenities and have floor-to-ceiling windows.
For details, visit www.wabudhabiyasisland.com
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld
Warner Bros. WorldTM
