There are places you visit once and remember forever. And then, there are places you move to - and realize you never want to leave. Yas Island is where that feeling becomes your everyday life.

Here, mornings begin with fresh sea air and open sky. A short walk takes you to a waterfront café, a bike ride leads past a racetrack and a 10-minute drive puts you in front of the world’s biggest stars at Etihad Arena. Yas Island is more than a place on the map - it’s a place designed for happiness, connection and growth. It’s where families thrive, investors win and life surprises you - over and over again.

You can land at Abu Dhabi Airport and be home on Yas Island in under 10 minutes. Want to get to downtown? Just 25 minutes on wide, smooth highways. But once you arrive - there’s no reason to leave.

Yas is the only place in the world where you can find:

• A Formula 1 racetrack
• The world’s fastest roller coaster
• The largest indoor theme park
• A luxury beach
• A mega shopping mall
• A marina, golf course, arena and mangrove nature park - all in one place.

More Attractions Than Most Countries

Yas Island is home to 8 major theme parks and attractions visited by over 30 million people since 2009. Highlights include:

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: Opened in 2010, Ferrari World is the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park - and a temple of speed, design and engineering. Its star attraction, Formula Rossa, takes riders from 0 to 240 km/h in under five seconds - the fastest roller coaster on Earth.
Inside, visitors can test-drive racing simulators, ride the record-breaking Flying Aces, explore vintage Ferrari cars and dine in trattorias styled after Maranello’s streets. It’s more than a park - it’s Italy in the fast lane.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: Step inside the world’s largest indoor theme park, where childhood memories walk beside you. Opened in 2018, Warner Bros. World brings Gotham City, Metropolis, Bedrock and Cartoon Junction under one spectacular dome.
Visitors can fly with Superman, chase with Tom and Jerry and battle alongside Batman - all in air-conditioned comfort year-round. With 29 rides, themed restaurants and live character shows, it’s pure movie magic made real.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: Launched in 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is the region’s first marine life theme park - and the most advanced in the world. It’s home to over 100,000 marine animals, including dolphins, rays, sea turtles and sharks, across eight themed zones.
Its vertical aquarium - Endless Ocean - is a world wonder, with a 20-meter-tall viewing window. Beyond entertainment, the park hosts research centers and rescue operations, making it a global hub for ocean conservation.

CLYMB Abu Dhabi: Adrenaline meets architecture at CLYMB - a sleek indoor adventure center where you can soar and scale like nowhere else. The building houses the world’s widest indoor skydiving flight chamber and the tallest indoor climbing wall (43 meters).
Whether you're an elite athlete or a curious beginner, CLYMB gives everyone the chance to defy gravity in complete safety and style.

Yas Waterworld: Inspired by Emirati pearl diving traditions, Yas Waterworld is a wonderland of water and waves. With 40+ rides and slides, including Liwa Loop (the UAE’s first looping free-fall slide) and Dawwama (the world’s largest six-person tornado raft ride), it’s the perfect place to cool off year-round.
Wave pools, lazy rivers, kids’ zones, surf simulators and themed souqs make it a full-day escape for families, thrill-seekers and sun-lovers alike.

Formula 1: Yas Island’s Global Showstopper

And don’t forget the heart-racing glamour of Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix - one of the most iconic events in motorsport.

In 2023, the race weekend welcomed over 170,000 spectators, a record-breaking crowd that generated AED 1.16 billion in economic impact for the UAE through tourism and visitor spending. Yas Marina Circuit itself has seating for 60,000 people, with hotels on and around the island reaching up to 95% occupancy during F1 season. The entire island transforms into a luxury festival - with yacht parties, live concerts, celebrity appearances and VIP hospitality.

And for property owners? Airbnb income spikes to AED 20,000 per week and the value of short-term rentals and resale units climbs steadily before and after the event. F1 isn’t just adrenaline - it’s ROI.

Coming Soon: Disneyland Abu Dhabi

In May 2025, The Walt Disney Company and Abu Dhabi’s Miral Group officially announced plans to build a Disney-branded theme park and resort on Yas Island - the first of its kind in the Middle East (source).

Located on a prime waterfront plot, the project will bring Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars to life, designed by Disney Imagineers and operated by Miral. It will be Disney’s seventh global resort destination, blending world-famous storytelling with Emirati architecture and hospitality. 

While design and construction will span several years (with opening likely in the early 2030s), this project will cement Yas Island’s position as the only place on Earth that combines Disney, Warner Bros., SeaWorld, Ferrari World and Formula 1 - a once-in-a-lifetime concentration of entertainment, culture and lifestyle appeal.

Family Life, Supercharged

Yas Island isn’t just built for fun - it’s built for families. Gated communities, wide sidewalks, green parks and splash pads are everywhere. It’s safe, calm and walkable. Kids bike to school, meet friends at the water park and grow up with space, sunshine and smiles.

Yas regularly hosts family festivals, fireworks nights, outdoor movies, fun runs and food trucks. Resorts offer kids’ clubs and holiday camps. Parents love the top international schools like West Yas Academy (American curriculum) and SABIS International.

A Real Beach - Not a Manmade Lagoon

Yas Beach is the real deal. Natural sand, gentle waves, palm trees, paddleboards and private cabanas. It’s perfect for families and couples alike. You’ll see dolphins just offshore and flamingos in the nearby mangroves.

In fact, Yas Island has over 30 km of waterfront - beaches, marinas, canals and coastlines.

Luxury Homes You’ll Actually Use

Yas Island offers smartly planned neighborhoods with real community. Choose between:

1. Yas Acres - Spacious 3–6 bedroom villas near a golf course, parks and schools.
2. Water’s Edge - Affordable waterfront apartments, great for first-time buyers.
3. Noya & Noya Viva - Stylish townhouses in a safe, vibrant area.
4. Gardenia Bay - Aldar’s newest launch, with a lagoon, co-working spaces and rooftop pools.

Branded residences are also coming - like Waldorf Astoria Residences, with hotel-style service, private beach access and 5-star living, every day.

A Paradise for Investors

Yas Island isn’t just fun - it’s financially smart:

1. Rental yields for apartments: 7–9%
2. Villas up to AED 400K/year in rent
3. 12% rent growth for villas in H1 2024
4. Airbnb income peaks at AED 20,000/week during global events
5. Units sell out in hours, with strong off-plan resale demand
6. International demand keeps rising, especially from Europe, China and India

Not Just for Residents - for Celebrities Too

In 2023, Yas Island made headlines as Ryan Reynolds joined Jason Momoa as Chief Island Officer - a campaign showing off the island’s appeal to global stars.

It’s not marketing. It’s momentum.

Green, Clean, Safe

Yas Island follows Aldar’s sustainable development goals, with solar rooftops, energy-efficient buildings and abundant green space. Streets are quiet, clean and beautifully landscaped. Crime is nearly zero - Abu Dhabi is ranked the safest city in the world.

You can walk your dog at night, let your children bike to school and breathe clean air under an open sky.

Designed for the Future

Etihad Rail will soon connect Yas directly to Dubai and other emirates. New schools, hospitals, marinas and towers are underway - carefully planned to keep the balance between nature, density and quality of life.

As Yas Island grows, so does its value. You’re not just buying a home - you’re buying into the vision of Abu Dhabi’s next iconic district.

In short:

• Just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi Airport, 25 from downtown — but you’ll never want to leave
• Home to the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix — with 170,000+ visitors and AED 1.16B economic impact in 2023
• 8 world-class theme parks: Ferrari World, Warner Bros., SeaWorld, Waterworld, CLYMB and more
• Coming soon: Disneyland Abu Dhabi — the Middle East’s first Disney resort, opening in the 2030s
• 30+ km of natural coastline, real beaches, mangroves, and dolphins just offshore
• Luxury villas and waterfront apartments from AED 850K, with 7–9% rental yields and Airbnb income up to AED 20K/week
• Family-friendly: top schools, green parks, events, and one of the world’s safest environments
• Globally unique: the only place on Earth combining Disney, Warner Bros., SeaWorld, Ferrari, and Formula 1
• Loved by celebrities. Backed by Aldar. Built for the future.

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