Yas Island Holidays

🎢 Holidays to Yas Island 2026

Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's entertainment playground – packed with world-class theme parks, the famous Formula 1 circuit, and buzzing nightlife that'll keep you going till the early hours. This man-made island is basically a giant fun park for grown-ups and kids alike, with Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, and Yas Waterworld all within walking distance of each other.

☀️ Yas Island Holiday Highlights

• 💶 Several Yas Island hotels include free daily theme park access as standard — check before you book, because it can save you hundreds on a family holiday

• ☀️ Same glorious weather as the rest of Abu Dhabi — 24-28°C in winter, 35°C+ in summer — but every major attraction on the island is indoors or air-conditioned, making it a brilliant year-round destination

• 🛍️ Yas Mall has over 370 shops and 68 restaurants, and Yas Bay waterfront is packed with bars, live entertainment, and waterfront dining — so there's loads to do beyond the rides

Top reasons to visit Yas Island:

• 🏎️ Home to Ferrari World with the world's fastest roller coaster Formula Rossa – proper adrenaline rush guaranteed

• 🎬 Warner Bros World offers indoor theme park fun with all your favourite superheroes and cartoon characters

• 💦 Yas Waterworld features record-breaking water slides and that famous tornado ride that's absolutely epic

• 🏁 Yas Marina Circuit hosts the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix and offers brilliant behind-the-scenes tours

• 🌊 Stunning Yas Beach with crystal-clear waters, watersports, and beach club vibes that are properly lush

Our Top Yas Island Hotel Picks

Every hotel on Yas Island puts you within easy reach of the theme parks, Yas Beach, and Yas Mall. Here are our picks, or you can browse all our Yas Island hotels here.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

• 🏨 Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island The standout pick for families on Yas Island. The big draw is complimentary daily access to Yas Theme Parks including Warner Bros World and Yas Waterworld — that alone saves a fortune. There's a kids' club with a cinema room, a splash pad pool, family suites with bay views, and Yas Bay waterfront is right on the doorstep for evening dining. Yas Beach is a 12-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi.

• 🏨 The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton The world's first Warner Brothers-themed hotel, and it's exactly as fun as it sounds. Character meet-and-greets, a dive-in cinema pool, Friends-inspired sets dotted around the lobby, and complimentary daily access to Warner Bros World with over 60 rides. The themed rooms are a hit with kids, and it's just a 15-minute drive from Abu Dhabi airport.

💑 Best for Couples

• 🏨 W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island Built directly on top of the F1 racetrack — yes, really. The W is bold, design-led, and unlike anything else on the island. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a WET Deck pool with marina views, a cracking spa, and a buzzing social scene make it ideal for couples who want something with a bit of edge. About 20 minutes' walk to Yas Beach, or a quick taxi.

• 🏨 Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island A more laid-back 5-star option, just 300m from Yas Beach. Award-winning Stills restaurant (home to the longest bar in Abu Dhabi), authentic Lebanese dining at Barouk, a pool terrace with cabanas, and a chilled atmosphere that suits couples after a quieter base. Solid value for the location.

🎭 Yas Island Holidays 2026/2027 Travel Guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

• 🎢 Ferrari World is home to Formula Rossa (the world's fastest rollercoaster at 240km/h), but there are plenty of gentler rides and driving experiences for younger kids too — you can easily spend a full day here

• 🎬 Warner Bros World is fully indoors and air-conditioned, with six themed zones covering Batman, Superman, Looney Tunes, and more — brilliant for all ages and a lifesaver on hot days

• 💦 Yas Waterworld has over 40 rides including the world's first hydro-magnetic tornado waterslide, plus a lazy river and splash areas for little ones

• 🧗 CLYMB Abu Dhabi is home to the world's biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber and the tallest indoor climbing wall — proper bucket-list stuff for older kids and teens

💑 Couples

• 🏖️ Yas Beach is a gorgeous stretch of sand with a beach club vibe — watersports, loungers, and beachside restaurants serving food and cocktails right to your sunbed

• 🍽️ Yas Bay waterfront comes alive in the evenings with a string of waterfront restaurants, cocktail bars, and live entertainment venues — brilliant for a date night stroll

• 🏎️ If you're into motorsport, book a guided tour of Yas Marina Circuit or — for a proper splurge — drive the actual F1 track yourself

• 🧖 Several hotels offer luxury spa experiences, but the W Abu Dhabi's spa is particularly good, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the marina

🥳 Groups

• 🏎️ Go-karting at Yas Marina Circuit is properly competitive and a brilliant group activity — especially when you can argue about lap times over drinks afterwards

• 🎳 Yas Mall has bowling, cinema screens, and over 60 restaurants, so it's easy to keep a big group entertained for an afternoon or evening

• 🎤 Etihad Arena hosts major concerts and live events throughout the year — check what's on during your trip

• 🍻 The Yas Bay bar and restaurant strip is ideal for group nights out, with everything from casual beachside spots to late-night venues