6 Must Visit Tourist Attraction In Yas Island

Located in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is an artificial island spreading across 2500 hectares of area. It is a luxurious shopping, entertainment, and residential hub developed by ALDAR. The international standard of living has made it popular among tourists from all over the world. However, what makes Yas Island Packages so popular are the extensive outdoor and fun activities this island offers. With its impressive shopping malls, 5-star hotels, luxurious villas, and trendy restaurants, Yas Island are perfect for those who love to enjoy life to its fullest.

The island is very close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, and you can easily reach the island via hired car, bus, or metro. Yas Mall, Yas Marina, and Ferrari World are some of the top tourist attractions of this place. However, as the climate can be harsh in Abudhabi during the summer, you should always visit the island when the weather is more comfortable or during the winters (September-March).

Here are top things you cannot miss in your Yas Island holiday packages:

# Yas Mall

Yas Mall, which houses over 370 stores, has made Yas Island a shopping hotspot. This gigantic shopping center is heaven for shopaholics and fashionistas. From premium clothing brands to exotic perfumes to sporting goods, this mall has everything you can imagine. Some of the high-street fashion brands available in this mall are H&M, Victoria’s Secret Pink, Zara, Adidas, and Mango.

Your kids will fall in love with the kids’ game stores and candy stores. This mall also has an innovative indoor playground for the kids named KidsZania. The restaurants and cafes like Black Tap, Al Fanar, and P.F Chang’s in this mall make it a perfect dining destination. You can window shop, enjoy the food or watch a movie at this mall‘s cinemas on a lazy weekend.

# Ferrari World

There is a reason why Abu Dhabi attracts so many motorsport enthusiasts and car lovers. The reason is Ferrari World, Yas Island. Your Yas Island package is incomplete if you are not going for Yas Island Ferrari World Packages. Ferrari World has almost 37 rides, the Formula Rossa being the most popular among them. It is the fastest roller coaster globally and can give you an experience you will not forget ever. Flying Aces is a roller coaster loop at the height of 52 meters. Ferrari World has introduced the island’s first zip-line that goes through the circle of the Flying Aces. You can also ascend to the red roof of the park and take a roof walk. A single-day ticket to this park costs AED 295, whereas an annual pass comes at AED 990. You can also drive a real Ferrari in this park if you are ready to spend AED 795.

# Yas Marina Circuit

Motorsports lovers have another attraction than Ferrari World in Yas Island, and that is Yas Merina Circuit. Every year in November, it hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has the longest F1 circuit in the world. It also offers several racing courses which are unique on their own. Here, you can drive race cars you can only dream of, including Aston Martin GT4. In addition, it will only cost $400 for 20 minutes of driving. You can also experience a wide range of activities ranging from drag racing to drift taxis.

# Yas Waterland

Yas Waterland is a great place to experience some thrilling rides and water slides. There are over 40 attractions in this park, including all the unique rides and slides. This theme park is based on a UAE theme of “Legend of the Lost Pearl.” Tot’s Playground is a playground with a pool, and Jebel Drop is another popular slide in this park. If you love surfing, you will enjoy the Rush Rider. The park also has the longest water coaster in the Middle East, Falcon Falaj. Cineplash is a must-see feature in this park as it gives an underwater cinema experience.

The pricing of the tickets for the kids and the adults are AED 210 and AED 250, respectively.

# Warner Bros. World

Warner Bros. world is a very recent addition to Yas Island’s tourist attractions. This theme park is very close to Yas Waterland and is a celebration of some of the iconic cartoon shows of all time. This park is divided into six sections, and each of them has rides themed on famous television shows that include Looney Toons and Batman. In this park, you can spend some time among those characters you spend your childhood watching. No doubt, your kids will enjoy this park more than anything in Abu Dhabi. Batman, Knight Flight, gives you a glimpse at the life of the caped crusader and the Flintstones Bedrock River Adventure takes you to the prehistoric world of Flintstones. Opting for Yas Island theme park packages would be a great idea to explore all the unique theme parks in Yas Island.

# MAD

MAD will drive you mad with its world-class live music ventures. It is the largest nightclub in the Middle East and brings several big names of world music under its roof. Some of those famous names are Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Akon, T-Pain, and NeYo. This vibrant club has a fascinating interior with a 360-degree projection mapping and a giant LED screen. In addition, the DJ booth in the club is equipped with the latest technology which will give you a unique musical experience. The club remains open every Thursday and Friday from 11.00 PM to 4.00 AM.