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Yas Island

Island · Abu Dhabi, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Area 22 km²
Time zone Asia/Dubai
Yas Island

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Yas Island Must-Sees

Yas Island Must-Sees

Yas Island spans 25 square kilometers and serves as Abu Dhabi’s dedicated entertainment district. It features record-breaking attractions including Ferrari World, home to the world’s fastest roller coaster, and the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The island integrates major theme parks like Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld with luxury amenities such as the W Abu Dhabi hotel, built directly over the Formula 1 track, and the 2.5 million square foot Yas Mall.

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Theme Parks & Racetracks

Theme Parks & Racetracks

Yas Island is a 25-square-kilometer entertainment district in Abu Dhabi. It features the Yas Marina Circuit, host of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and major attractions like Yas Waterworld, which offers 45 Emirati-themed rides. The island is also home to Ferrari World and the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, which reaches speeds of 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

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Best Dining on Yas Island

Best Dining on Yas Island

Yas Island’s dining scene centers around the vibrant Yas Marina and the luxury hotels lining the Yas Marina Circuit. This selection spans from the multi-kitchen concept at Garage within the W Abu Dhabi to upscale Italian at Cipriani. Visitors can find diverse international cuisines including authentic Lebanese at Rozanah, Belgian specialties, and Japanese fine dining at Matsu. Many venues offer outdoor terraces with direct views of the Formula 1 track and the waterfront, providing a mix of casual sports bars and refined culinary experiences.

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Map of Yas Island

Map of Yas Island

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit Yas Island: January, February, March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 16°–24°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 16°–26°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 24° · extremes 18°–29°
  • 21° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–37°
  • 29° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 38°) · extremes 28°–37°
  • 31° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 42°) · extremes 30°–39°
  • 32° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 43°) · extremes 30°–39°
  • 33° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 40°) · extremes 29°–38°
  • 31° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–34°
  • 29° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 18°–26°
  • 21° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 22 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham AED AED · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type G
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+971
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Tours & Activities

Yas Island
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi
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Yas Waterworld

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