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EVENT<br />

PLANNER’S<br />

GUIDE<br />

2016-<br />

2017


BUSINESS UNUSUAL<br />

FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE BEACH, THE CONFERENCE<br />

CENTRE TO THE GRAND PRIX TRACK...<br />

YAS ISLAND: WHY NOT DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH<br />

YOUR NEXT BUSINESS EVENT?<br />

THE BEST CONNECTIONS<br />

Renowned as the region’s prime leisure and entertainment<br />

destination, Vas Island provides an optimal<br />

business events location, strategically located<br />

10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 25<br />

minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes<br />

from Dubai.<br />

YOUR CHOICE OF HOTELS<br />

Vas Island offers seven Hotels (from affordable to<br />

luxury). Choose from over 2000 rooms, 116 meeting<br />

rooms and event spaces that can be utilized in an<br />

integrated program or booked separately.<br />

BESPOKE EVENTS<br />

A highly experienced collection of AV, food & beverage<br />

and event managers are ready to help theme<br />

and deliver your events on Yas Island, home of Yas<br />

Marina Circuit which hosts the famous F1 Etihad<br />

Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the best theme<br />

parks and concerts in the UAE.<br />

TALK TO OUR TEAM<br />

It’s easy! We have a one stop shop for event planning<br />

advice, bids and proposals, government and<br />

community support. We can recommend venue and<br />

hotel options and arrange independent, confidential<br />

and competitive quotations.<br />

UNIQUE NETWORKING, EPIC ENTERTAINMENT<br />

Tee off your networking with a round of golf, or<br />

team building with a Kayak tour, offer a relaxing day<br />

spa for partners, a sunset cruise, a beach party, a<br />

race around the Grand Prix track, exclusive dinner<br />

at Ferrari World or a reception at Vas Marina! All<br />

this and you haven›t left Vas Island!<br />

STATE-OF-THE-ART MEETING ROOMS<br />

Vas Island boasts state of the art facilities with<br />

seamless service delivery. We host world class business<br />

events utilising the latest technology, room set<br />

up and catering standards. Venues for 20 to 2000<br />

delegates are fully temperature controlled and<br />

connect via the Vas Express coach service, within<br />

minutes of your hotel room.<br />

SO CLOSE, SO EASY, SO RELAXING<br />

Direct connections to Abu Dhabi and Dubai International<br />

Airports, 55 restaurants and nightlife, Island<br />

shuttle transport; minutes back to your hotel room;<br />

just relax!


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REGION<br />

UAE<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

DUBAI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

GETTING TO YAS ISLAND<br />

BY ROAD<br />

BY AIR<br />

VISA REQUIREMENTS<br />

NEED TO KNOW<br />

CULTURE AND HERITAGE<br />

MAPS<br />

REGIONAL MAP<br />

YAS ISLAND MAP<br />

CONFERENCE, HOTEL AND EXHIBITION VENUES<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

VENUES WITH A DIFFERENCE<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

du FORUM<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

MAD ON YAS ISLAND<br />

ACCOMMODATION<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND LOUNGES<br />

LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS BEACH<br />

du FORUM<br />

du ARENA<br />

WELLNESS<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

SEAWINGS - YAS MARINA<br />

CAPTAIN TONY’S CRUISES - YAS MARINA<br />

RETAIL<br />

IKEA<br />

ACE<br />

YAS MALL<br />

ADDITIONAL REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS<br />

AL AIN – ABU DHABI’S HERITAGE HEARTLAND<br />

AL GHARBIA – WHERE THE DESERT MEETS THE SEA<br />

SAFARI THROUGH ABU DHABI’S DESERTS<br />

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE<br />

THE GALLERIA MALL<br />

SAADIYAT ISLAND<br />

ABU DHABI FALCON HOSPITAL<br />

ISLAND TRANSPORT<br />

INDEX<br />

REGION<br />

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REGION<br />

DUBAI<br />

A world famous business destination where East<br />

meets West, geographically virtuous Dubai is<br />

a commercial epicentre of the world, open to<br />

diverse markets, yet still culturally connected<br />

to its humble beginnings. The nexus of Dubai<br />

business life buzzes with activity servicing the<br />

Chinese, Russian, Indian, European, American<br />

and Arab markets.<br />

Turnkey event management services could have you<br />

networking at a major event mingling with the world’s<br />

sporting and artistic elite, or hosting an extravagant,<br />

superior quality product launch; later, entertaining your<br />

guests to an unforgettable experience on Yas Island.<br />

UAE<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

Discover the warmth<br />

of Arabian hospitality,<br />

breath-taking desert<br />

and ocean vistas.<br />

One of the world’s richest<br />

places for oil and natural<br />

gas reserves, today the<br />

United Arab Emirates<br />

(UAE) is a thriving<br />

destination for leisure,<br />

business and innovation.<br />

Situated in the Arabian<br />

Gulf, the 7 Emirates pride<br />

themselves on having a<br />

rich ancient history and<br />

being global business<br />

leaders, with top corporate<br />

event facilities, worldclass<br />

hotels, cultural<br />

institutions and an<br />

excellent international<br />

sporting reputation.<br />

The Free Trade Zones<br />

that offer 100% foreign<br />

ownership and zero taxes<br />

are continuing to attract<br />

international investors.<br />

Following discovery of oil<br />

reserves over 40 years<br />

ago, the revolution of<br />

business development and<br />

modernisation is now in<br />

a stage of diversification.<br />

Let the legendary<br />

transformation of the UAE<br />

inspire your business to<br />

strive and thrive.<br />

The capital of the<br />

UAE, Abu Dhabi is<br />

a city with global<br />

ambitions! It’s one<br />

of the wealthiest<br />

cities in the world.<br />

Business is booming,<br />

with a determined<br />

focus on international<br />

innovation – come and<br />

be a part of it all.<br />

Graced with natural charm,<br />

Abu Dhabi is a jewel of the<br />

desert with picturesque<br />

mangrove-fringed islands,<br />

turquoise waters and<br />

eternal sunshine. Landmark<br />

attractions include Yas<br />

Island, Emirates Palace<br />

Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Grand<br />

Mosque, Yas Marina<br />

Circuit, and Saadiyat Island,<br />

Abu Dhabi’s cultural hub.<br />

Host to international trade<br />

shows, events, exhibitions<br />

and conferences, Abu<br />

Dhabi welcomes you to<br />

open the door of discovery<br />

whilst experiencing brilliant<br />

corporate hospitality.<br />

Culturally dynamic, multilingual<br />

and superbly<br />

connected, Abu Dhabi<br />

International Airport is<br />

an epicentre for over 150<br />

destinations, including<br />

London, Paris, Munich,<br />

Mubai, New York, Beijing,<br />

Rio and Moscow.<br />

The region’s prime leisure and entertainment<br />

destination, picture a place purpose built to<br />

provide all your business needs. Where teams<br />

are specialists at end-to-end delivery, tailoring<br />

services precisely to your requirements.<br />

Welcome to the reality of Yas Island.<br />

Choose from a number of exciting business event<br />

destinations where you can truly impress and engage<br />

your guests. Superb conference, meeting and gala event<br />

facilities are on offer at Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Marina,<br />

Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, to<br />

name but a few. And with the recent expansion of the Yas<br />

Marina, options for any style of business occasion are<br />

endless.<br />

With 7 hotels (3 to 5 star rating), and attractions offering<br />

exceptional service and once in a lifetime experiences, you<br />

can give your team and clients a memorable incentive to<br />

keep business booming.<br />

If ‘the world is your oyster’, allow Yas Island to take you,<br />

like a grain of sand, into its world, turning your experience<br />

here into a precious pearl.<br />

7 MINS FROM ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />

15 MINS FROM ABU DHABI NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS<br />

COMPANY (ADNEC)<br />

25 MINS FROM DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI<br />

45 MINS FROM DUBAI<br />

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REGION<br />

GETTING<br />

TO YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

BY ROAD<br />

Within 5 hours from Oman and 15 minutes<br />

from Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company<br />

(ADNEC), 25 minutes from Abu Dhabi and<br />

45 minutes from Dubai, Yas Island is very<br />

accessible.<br />

Taxis can be easily arranged to or from the airport, or can<br />

be conveniently booked by the concierge at your hotel;<br />

taking you to any one of the attractions nearby.<br />

A variety of different buses run from both the Abu Dhabi<br />

International Airport as well as locations throughout Abu<br />

Dhabi. For more information regarding timetables and<br />

routes visit The Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi:<br />

www.dot.abudhabi.ae/en<br />

BY AIR<br />

Located 7 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.<br />

To Abu Dhabi<br />

To Dubai<br />

Country Major Airlies with Direct Flights Major Airlies with Direct Flights<br />

Australia Etihad Airways, Virgin Australia Emirates, Qantas<br />

China Etihad Airways Emirates<br />

Egypt Etihad Airways, Egyptair Emirates, Egyptair<br />

France Etihad Airways Emirates, Air France<br />

Germany Etihad Airways, Air Berlin Emirates, Lufthansa<br />

India Etihad Airways Emirates, Air India, Jet Airways, Fly Dubai<br />

Italy Etihad Airways, Alitalia Emirates<br />

Kuwait Etihad Airways, Jet Airways Emirates, Kuwait Airways<br />

Oman Etihad Airways, British Airways, Oman Air Emirates, Oman Air<br />

Qater Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways Emirates, Qatar Airways<br />

Russia Etihad Airways Emirates, Aeroflot Russian Airlines<br />

Saudi Arabia Etihad Airways, Saudia Emirates, flydubai, Saudia<br />

United Kingdom Etihad Airways Emirates, British Airways, Qantas,<br />

Virgin Atlantic<br />

United States Etihad Airways Emirates<br />

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REGION<br />

GETTING<br />

TO YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

Main Departure Airport Airline Website Avg Transit Time<br />

Abu Dhabi with more than<br />

61 destinations<br />

Etihad Airways<br />

www.etihad.com<br />

Dubai with more than 130 destinations Emirates www.emirates.com<br />

All Major Middle East Cities Fly Dubai www.flydubai.com 2 - 4 hours<br />

Moscow, Russia<br />

Aeroflot Russian<br />

Airlines<br />

www.aeroflot.com<br />

5 hours<br />

Rome, Italy Alitalia www.alitalia.com 8 hours<br />

Berlin, Germany Air Berlin www.airberlin.com 8 hours<br />

Paris, France Air France www.airfrance.com 8 hours<br />

Major Indian Capitals Air India www.airindia.com 3 - 4 hours<br />

London British Airways www.britishairways.com 8 hours<br />

Cairo, Egypt Egyptair www.egyptair.com 3.5 hours<br />

Major Indian Cities Jet Airways www.jetairways.com 8 hours<br />

Kuwait, Kuwait Kuwait Airways www.kuwait-airways.com 1.5 hours<br />

Berlin, Germany Lufthansa www.lufthansa.com 8 hours<br />

Muscat, Oman Oman Air www.omanair.com 1 hour<br />

All Major Australian Cities Qantas www.qantas.com.au 13.5 hours<br />

Doha, Qatar Qatar Airways www.qatarairways.com 1 hour<br />

Saudi Arabia Saudia www.saudiairlines.com 1 - 2 hours<br />

London Virgin Atlantic www.virgin-atlantic.com 8 hours<br />

VISA REQUIREMENTS<br />

Citizens of the countries below are eligible for<br />

a tourist visa on arrival to the United Arab<br />

Emirates (UAE). This visa is valid for 30 days<br />

(free of charge). This can be extended for an<br />

additional 30 days at an additional charge.<br />

Australia<br />

Andorra<br />

Austria<br />

Bahrain<br />

Brunei<br />

Belgium<br />

Canada<br />

Denmark<br />

Finland<br />

France<br />

Germany<br />

Greece<br />

Hong Kong<br />

Iceland<br />

Ireland<br />

Italy<br />

Japan<br />

Kuwait<br />

Liechtenstein<br />

Luxembourg<br />

Malaysia<br />

Monaco<br />

Netherlands<br />

New Zealand<br />

Norway<br />

Oman<br />

Portugal<br />

Qatar<br />

San Marino<br />

Saudi Arabia<br />

Singapore<br />

South Korea<br />

Spain<br />

Sweden<br />

Switzerland<br />

United Kingdom<br />

United States of America<br />

The Vatican<br />

All other nationalities are required to<br />

arrange their visa in advance of travel and<br />

should contact their embassy for specific<br />

requirements to enter the UAE.<br />

For more information visit www.dnrd.ae<br />

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NEED<br />

TO<br />

KNOW<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

MAJOR EVENTS<br />

JANUARY 2016<br />

. Looney Tunes, Yas Mall<br />

. Electric Run, Yas Marina Circuit<br />

. The Invitational, Yas Links<br />

FEBRUARY 2016<br />

. IBTM Arabia, Jumeirah Etihad Towers<br />

. Frozen in Concert, du Forum<br />

. TriYAS, Yas Marina Circuit<br />

MARCH 2016<br />

. Colorun, Yas Marina Circuit<br />

. Toast Europe, du Forum<br />

. Cirque Le Noir, du Forum<br />

. Zayed Marathon, Yas Marina Circuit<br />

. KCON, du Arena<br />

. Shrek the Musical, du Forum<br />

. Spring Festival, Yas Mall<br />

APRIL 2016<br />

. CityScape Abu Dhabi<br />

. Kevin Hart, du Arena<br />

. Andrea Bocelli, du Arena<br />

. Warner Bros. Theme Park Announced<br />

MAY 2016<br />

. ActionHA on Yas, Yas Marina Circuit<br />

. Dora the Explorer, du Forum<br />

. Book Fair, Yas Mall<br />

JUNE 2016<br />

. Ramadan<br />

. Eurolounge 2016, du Forum<br />

JULY 2016<br />

. Fun Nation, du Forum<br />

AUGUST 2016<br />

. National Security Middle East<br />

. Bollywood Concert, du Forum<br />

SEPTEMBER 2016<br />

. Arab Comedy Festival, du Forum<br />

. Toast SANZA, du Forum<br />

OCTOBER 2016<br />

. ADIHEX, ADNEC<br />

. Climate Abu Dhabi, ADNEC<br />

. Oktoberfest, du Forum<br />

. Yas Mall Fashion Week, Yas Mall<br />

. Ani.ME<br />

NOVEMBER 2016<br />

. ADIPEC, ADNEC<br />

. International Travel Week, ADNEC<br />

. Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix<br />

DECEMBER 2016<br />

. Winterfest, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi<br />

JANUARY 2017<br />

. ECOWASTE Exhibition, ADNEC<br />

. World Future Energy Summit, ADNEC<br />

. Abu Dhabi International Water Summit, ADNEC<br />

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LANGUAGE<br />

Arabic is the official language of the UAE however, owing to its large ex-pat community, it<br />

is in-fact an incredibly multi-lingual region. English is the language of choice, particularly<br />

within the business and tourism spheres.<br />

CLOTHING<br />

Summer clothing is appropriate for the weather year-round, however you may like to<br />

factor in another layer for the evenings, particularly during winter. By the pool or on<br />

private beaches swimsuits are acceptable attire. When out and about take care to remain<br />

modest so as not to offend others. A plunging neckline could be seen as out of place in<br />

public, and it is quite common for locals to wear long sleeves or trousers in light fabrics.<br />

CURRENCY<br />

The UAE has its own currency: Dirham. This is abbreviated to AED* or Dhs. It is easy to<br />

pay by card, the most widely accepted being Visa and Mastercard, however AMEX and<br />

Diner’s are accepted also. When exchanging currency you will find rates tend to be more<br />

favourable at banks and private financial institutions than at hotels.<br />

* US$ 1 = AED 3.67<br />

GEOGRAPHY<br />

Yas Island is situated in the Arabian Gulf within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and<br />

neighbouring Emirate, Dubai. The coastline is dotted with islands which extend back<br />

into the mainland where you’ll find rich fertile oases, scenic wadis and tracts of awesome<br />

desert dunes. Date palms and forts appear along ancient trading routes where caravans<br />

once passed. The wilderness of Abu Dhabi will take you across to Oman, Kingdom of Saudi<br />

Arabia and Yemen.<br />

DRIVING<br />

Cars are left-hand drive and travel on the right-hand side of the road as done in Europe<br />

and North America. Foreign drivers’ licences are not always accepted when hiring vehicles<br />

in the UAE.<br />

For more information: Abu Dhabi Driving Regulations<br />

CLIMATE<br />

The UAE is blessed with sunshine year round and is known as a tropical desert climate.<br />

During the winter months, December – March, rainfall is rare but peaks in February;<br />

expected temperatures pleasantly average 23ºC / 73ºF. The summer months can reach<br />

scorching highs of 45ºC / 104ºF but you’ll find the region is very well equipped with<br />

cooling systems and shaded swimming pools.<br />

INTERNET<br />

The Internet is widely available. The UAE prides itself on being a global technological<br />

leader. Most hotels have outstanding high speed wireless Internet available.<br />

TIME<br />

The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time<br />

(GMT+4). No daylight saving schedule takes place.<br />

DRINKING WATER<br />

Tap water is considered safe to drink, however there is a culture of drinking bottled and<br />

filtered water.<br />

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CULTURE AND<br />

HERITAGE<br />

Rich in history, Abu Dhabi holds culture dear<br />

to its heart, providing a beautiful tapestry of<br />

Arabian heritage woven from past traditions.<br />

When visiting Yas Island and experiencing its various<br />

offerings, creative modern day attractions, inspired by the<br />

Emirati culture, emerge in various forms throughout.<br />

Whether it is the abstract representation of pearls lining<br />

Yas Island’s thoroughfares, the Emirati themed waterpark,<br />

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi or the Emirati hospitality<br />

extended to guests; you can’t help notice the compelling<br />

representation of culture and heritage tightly immersed<br />

throughout.<br />

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MAPS<br />

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REGIONAL MAP<br />

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DISTANCE FROM<br />

MAIN ATTRACTIONS<br />

7 MINS FROM ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />

45 MINS FROM DUBAI<br />

10 MINS FROM SAADIYAT ISLAND<br />

15 MINS FROM SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE<br />

25 MINS FROM EMIRATES PALACE<br />

25 MINS FROM FALCON HOSPITAL<br />

60 MINS FROM AL AIN ZOO<br />

120 MINS FROM LIWA<br />

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FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

YAS BEACH<br />

du FORUM<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

du ARENA<br />

YAS CENTRAL<br />

YAS MARINA KARTZONE<br />

YAS DRAG RACING ACADEMY<br />

YAS MALL<br />

IKEA YAS ISLAND<br />

ACE HARDWARE YAS ISLAND<br />

SEAWINGS<br />

MAD YAS ISLAND<br />

HOTELS<br />

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YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON YAS ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS ISLAND<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

STAYBRIDGE SUITES ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

TRANSPORT STOPS<br />

YAS EXPRESS BUS STOPS<br />

AN ALL-INCLUSIVE 25 KM 2 ISLAND WITH A FREE SHUTTLE<br />

CONNECTING ALL MEGA ATTRACTIONS<br />

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CONFERENCE,<br />

HOTEL AND<br />

EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLUE HOTEL, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

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CONFERENCE, HOTEL AND EXHIBITION VENUES<br />

CORPORATE EVENT FACILITIES<br />

VENUE ROOM THEATRE CLASSROOM BOARDROOM COCKTAIL<br />

BANQUET/<br />

GALA<br />

GP HALLS 1000 600 - 900 600<br />

GP HALL 1 250 170 - 450 160<br />

GP HALL 2 250 250 - 250 250<br />

GP HALL 3 250 250 - 250 250<br />

GP HALL 4 90 55 - 120 80<br />

VENUE ROOM THEATRE CLASSROOM BOARDROOM COCKTAIL<br />

CETUS 30 22 18 20 32<br />

INDUS 30 22 18 20 32<br />

ANDROMEDA 30 22 18 20 32<br />

FORNAX 30 22 18 20 32<br />

HERCULES 30 22 18 20 32<br />

BANQUET/<br />

GALA<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT -<br />

YAS EVENTS CENTRE<br />

BUSINESS CENTRE 461 200 - 190 210<br />

LUNA LOUNGE - - - 535 430<br />

THE PADDOCK SUITE 1 (12 SUITES IN TOTAL) 430 300 - 480 320<br />

THE PADDOCK SUITE 6 406 216 - 575 260<br />

RADISSON BLUE HOTEL, ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

CORVUS 45 30 24 30 40<br />

GALAXY 1 120 90 40 125 100<br />

GALAXY 2 120 90 40 125 100<br />

GALAXY 3 120 90 40 125 100<br />

MAIN PITS (BAY OF 6) 461 234 - 900 260<br />

GALAXY BALLROOM 500 250 - 500 350<br />

TEAM VILLAS SMALL (18 TEAM VILLAS IN TOTAL) - - - 60 -<br />

LYRA 8 6 6 .- .-<br />

TEAM VILLAS LARGE (18 TEAM VILLAS IN TOTAL) - - - 70 -<br />

BREAKOUT ZONE .- .- - .- .-<br />

Y1 MEETING ROOM - - 25 - -<br />

BUSINESS CENTRE .- .- - .- .-<br />

Y2 MEETING ROOM - - 20 - -<br />

Y3 MEETING ROOM - - 10 - -<br />

EMERALD 1 36 15 20 25 -<br />

OUTDOOR F1 TRACK EVENTS SPACE 5000<br />

EMERALD 2 36 15 20 25 -<br />

SAPPHIRE 1 36 15 20 25 -<br />

MEETING ROOM 1 30 20 18 40 24<br />

SAPPHIRE 2 36 15 20 25 -<br />

MEETING ROOM 2 30 20 18 40 24<br />

JADE 1 54 18 20 30 -<br />

MEETING ROOM 3 45 24 14 60 24<br />

JADE 2 54 18 20 30 -<br />

MEETING ROOM 4 45 24 14 60 24<br />

EMERALD 1 & 2 72 30 - 50 40<br />

MEETING ROOM 5 45 24 14 60 24<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

SAPPHIRE 1 & 2 72 30 - 50 40<br />

MEETING ROOM 6 45 24 14 60 24<br />

JADE 1 & 2 120 45 - 60 50<br />

BALLROOM 1 136 75 36 200 80<br />

PEARL BALLROOM A 80 47 - 110 90<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

BALLROOM 2 136 75 36 200 80<br />

BALLROOM 3 136 75 36 200 80<br />

PEARL BALLROOM B 80 70 - 110 90<br />

PEARL BALLROOM C 80 70 - 110 90<br />

ROOFTOP POOL DECK (OUTDOOR) - - - 350 160<br />

PEARL BALLROOM A & B 160 117 - 220 180<br />

AL MANAAR BALLROOM 450 225 60 600 240<br />

PEARL BALLROOM B & C 230 150 - 220 180<br />

PALM GARDEN - - - 1500 800<br />

PEARL BALLROOM A, B & C 450 250 - 400 280<br />

BOARDROOM 1 - - 12 - -<br />

BOARDROOM 2 - - 12 - -<br />

BOARDROOM 3 - - 10 - -<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON, ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

MEETING ROOM 1 30 18 16 - -<br />

MEETING ROOM 2 30 18 16 - -<br />

BOARDROOM 4 - - 10 - -<br />

CENTRO A 18 20 20 - -<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

JAMAAL 30 24 15 40 24<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO B 15 15 14 - -<br />

CENTRO C 15 15 14 - -<br />

AL WAHA 30 24 15 40 24<br />

CENTRO B & C 30 30 - - -<br />

SAKINA 30 24 15 40 24<br />

AL DORRA 30 24 15 40 24<br />

BOARDROOM 40 30 24 80 40<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 1 120 60 36 150 80<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 2 120 60 36 150 80<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 3 120 60 36 150 80<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 4 100 54 15 150 80<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 1 & 2 200 120 46 250 200<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 2 & 3 200 120 46 250 200<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 3 & 4 200 120 46 370 200<br />

DIYAFA SECTION 2, 3 & 4 300 180 58 400 240<br />

DIYAFA BALLROOM 540 300 96 600 400<br />

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HOTEL AND<br />

EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

Yas Island, a divine desert island setting<br />

perfect for your corporate events. Specialising<br />

in providing seamless end-to-end services<br />

to deliver outstanding corporate functions.<br />

Whether you are hosting a focus group or an<br />

extravagant gala - state of the art meeting<br />

room facilities and opportunities for corporate<br />

entertaining ensure it’s all possible.<br />

Professional event management services will make life<br />

easy – it’s like having your own personal concierge always<br />

on hand. Rest assured, knowing good care will be taken of<br />

you, so that you can concentrate on taking good care of<br />

your business.<br />

Then, once all is said and done, let Yas Island work its<br />

charm with its amazing leisure activities and exciting<br />

world-class attractions available at your door.<br />

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HOTEL AND<br />

EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

YAS EVENTS CENTRE<br />

A sensational place to do business in the fast lane!<br />

Renowned as one of the UAE’s most unique venues, the Yas <strong>Event</strong>s Centre is<br />

housed within Yas Marina Circuit, famed for the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS<br />

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX TM . Offering over 34,000 square metres of versatile<br />

indoor and outdoor venue space, each setting flaunts unparalleled views of the<br />

Formula 1 track and Yas Marina.<br />

Able to host large-scale events, conferences, gala functions, exhibitions or intimate<br />

parties, the Yas <strong>Event</strong>s Centre is equipped as an ultra-modern full-service events<br />

venue with a range of corporate hospitality packages as well as trackside team<br />

building and networking offers including the legendary Formula One Paddock<br />

Club! Providing an in-house incentives program like no other facility in the world,<br />

the corporate track and drag driving experiences are guaranteed to make your next<br />

event a success!<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

GP Halls 1000 600 - 900 600<br />

GP Hall 1 250 170 - 450 160<br />

GP Hall 2 250 170 - 450 160<br />

GP Hall 3 250 170 - 450 160<br />

GP Hall 4 90 55 - 120 80<br />

Business Centre 461 200 - 190 210<br />

Luna Lounge - - - 535 430<br />

The Paddock Suite 1 (12 suites in total) 430 300 - 480 320<br />

The Paddock Suite 6 406 216 - 575 260<br />

Main Pits (bay of 6) 461 234 - 900 260<br />

Team Villas Small (18 Team Villas in total) - - - 60 -<br />

Team Villas Large (18 Team Villas in total) - - - 70 -<br />

Y1 Meeting Room - - 25 - -<br />

Y2 Meeting Room - - 20 - -<br />

Y3 Meeting Room - - 10 - -<br />

Outdoor F1 Track <strong>Event</strong>s space 5000<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

Refined elegance in a modern oasis,Yas<br />

Viceroy Abu Dhabi is breath-taking.<br />

Renowned as an architectural masterpiece, a<br />

sweeping expanse of curvilinear glass (grid shell veil)<br />

draped with over 5,000 LED lights is connected by a<br />

bridge that crosses the landmark Yas Marina Circuit’s<br />

Formula 1 track; a feature which makes it one of the<br />

world’s most unique hotels.<br />

Boasting 499 luxury guest rooms, Yas Viceroy<br />

Abu Dhabi also has 12 entertainment and dining<br />

options along with a tranquil Palm Garden for<br />

events. Positioned as a fantastic destination to<br />

host first class conventions and business events,<br />

the Al Manaar Ballroom’s 400+ theatre-style<br />

capacity is complemented by 6 meeting rooms and 4<br />

boardrooms, providing flexibility for 10 – 70 guests.<br />

Start the day with an inspiring yoga class, watching<br />

daybreak colours change across the sky. Unwind in<br />

the evening with an exclusive cooking class led by top<br />

499 75 11 2 2 6 4 1 1<br />

chefs from the 7 international restaurants and 2 concept<br />

bars. Delight your senses as you watch the sunset from one<br />

of the rooftop swimming pools, or treat yourself to a luxury<br />

spa at ESPA ahead of a glamorous evening.<br />

Imagine your spectacular outdoor gala event whilst dining<br />

in the Palm Garden, amongst 850 of your esteemed guests.<br />

In the background there’s a cooling breeze from the waters<br />

of Yas Marina and the breath-taking ‘grid shell veil’, which<br />

surrounds the hotel’s impressive structure, flawlessly<br />

incorporates your company’s logo and your event’s key<br />

message. Job well done!<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

RENT<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Meeting Room 1 30 20 18 40 24<br />

Meeting Room 2 30 20 18 40 24<br />

Meeting Room 3 45 24 14 60 24<br />

Meeting Room 4 45 24 14 60 24<br />

Meeting Room 5 45 24 14 60 24<br />

Meeting Room 6 45 24 14 60 24<br />

Ballroom 1 136 75 36 200 80<br />

Ballroom 2 136 75 36 200 80<br />

Ballroom 3 136 75 36 200 80<br />

Rooftop Pool Deck (Outdoor) - - - 350 160<br />

Al Manaar Ballroom 450 225 60 600 240<br />

Palm Garden - - - 1500 800<br />

Boardroom 1 - - 12 - -<br />

Boardroom 2 - - 12 - -<br />

Boardroom 2 - - 10 - -<br />

Boardroom 4 - - 10 - -<br />

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HOTEL AND<br />

EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

The six international Yas Plaza Hotels are<br />

conveniently located in the heart of the Island,<br />

close to Yas Island’s iconic business and leisure<br />

destinations. Each hotel boasts spectacular<br />

ocean views with outlooks towards Yas Marina,<br />

Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Links. Bringing<br />

business and pleasure together.<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS ISLAND<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

STAYBRIDGE SUITES ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island’s conference and<br />

banquet facilities accommodate a variety of group sizes,<br />

from team building to banquets, and can juxtapose indoor<br />

and outdoor spaces for entertaining. The 10 meeting<br />

rooms, including a 63sqm boardroom, are supported<br />

by the latest technology. Each receives natural light<br />

from outside, with access to terraces for breakouts and<br />

a specialised catering service offered for nutritious<br />

meetings. The magnificent, modular 500sqm Diyafa<br />

Ballroom can be subdivided into four sections which can<br />

individually and simultaneously be set up and styled to<br />

cater for different functions. Crowne’s dedicated events<br />

and banqueting team are also available for managing and<br />

catering your external events.<br />

RENT<br />

428 45 5 2 1 10 1 1<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Jamaal 30 24 15 40 24<br />

Al Waha 30 24 15 40 24<br />

Sakina 30 24 15 40 24<br />

Al Dorra 30 24 15 40 24<br />

Boardroom 40 30 24 80 40<br />

Diyafa Section 1 120 60 36 150 80<br />

Diyafa Section 2 120 60 36 150 80<br />

Diyafa Section 3 120 60 36 150 80<br />

Diyafa Section 4 100 54 15 150 80<br />

Diyafa Section 1 & 2 200 120 46 250 200<br />

Diyafa Section 2 & 3 200 120 46 250 200<br />

Diyafa Section 3 & 4 200 120 46 370 200<br />

Diyafa Section 2, 3 & 4 300 180 58 400 240<br />

Diyafa Ballroom 540 300 96 600 400<br />

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HOTEL AND<br />

EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

Work amongst state-of-the-art meeting<br />

facilities, accommodating small or large<br />

groups of 10 – 500 guests. Dedicated chefs<br />

are on hand to personalize menus and<br />

coffee breaks are stylishly complemented<br />

with sandwiches and patisseries. The<br />

ballroom is divisible into 3 spaces each with<br />

its own separate entrance from the terrace.<br />

A health club, with tennis court, makes the<br />

day-to day difference so that you can stay<br />

energized. Treat yourself to an indulgent<br />

pampering at The Spa at Radisson Blu<br />

Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island, where exotic<br />

aromatherapies are sure to relax. Taste the<br />

world at Assymetri and be impressed by<br />

chefs at the live cooking stations. Surf the<br />

net at Fast Track Lobby Bar or savour Italian<br />

cuisine at Filini.<br />

Yas Island Rotana has a full suite of<br />

modern technologies in its 6 meeting<br />

rooms to support your meetings,<br />

incentives, conferences and events.<br />

Brilliant audiovisual systems include<br />

ceiling speakers, wireless microphones<br />

and projectors in the meeting rooms.<br />

Stylish sophisticated décor will make your<br />

gala ball one to remember. Everything<br />

will come together easily; a dedicated<br />

in-house conference team will ensure<br />

every detail is planned for you so that your<br />

event is well received. Refresh yourself<br />

between engagements in the temperature<br />

controlled outdoor swimming pool or have<br />

a hit on the tennis court. Choose from 6<br />

restaurants and bars specializing in highend<br />

steaks, from light snacks to fine dining.<br />

RENT<br />

RENT<br />

397 30 2 1 1 11 1 1<br />

281 27 6 2 1 2 6 6 1<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

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Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Cetus 30 22 18 20 32<br />

Indus 30 22 18 20 32<br />

Andromeda 30 22 18 20 32<br />

Fornax 30 22 18 20 32<br />

Hercules 30 22 18 20 32<br />

Corvus 45 30 24 30 40<br />

Galaxy 1 120 90 40 125 100<br />

Galaxy 2 120 90 40 125 100<br />

Galaxy 3 120 90 40 125 100<br />

Galaxy Ballroom 500 250 - 500 350<br />

Lyra 8 6 6 - -<br />

Breakout Zone - - - - -<br />

Business Centre - - - - -<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Emerald 1 32 18 15 25 -<br />

Emerald 2 32 18 15 25 -<br />

Sapphire 1 32 18 15 30 -<br />

Sapphire 2 32 18 15 30 -<br />

Jade 1 48 18 18 25 -<br />

Jade 2 48 18 18 25 -<br />

Emerald 1 & 2 70 42 - 60 40<br />

Sapphire 1 & 2 70 42 - 60 40<br />

Jade 1 & 2 100 45 - 80 50<br />

Pearl Ballroom A 90 54 - 100 90<br />

Pearl Ballroom B 112 72 - 100 90<br />

Pearl Ballroom C 112 72 - 100 90<br />

Pearl Ballroom A & B 210 126 - 200 180<br />

Pearl Ballroom B & C 224 156 - 240 180<br />

Pearl Ballroom A, B & C 400 234 - 350 280<br />

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EXHIBITION<br />

VENUES<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON,<br />

ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

A member of the Club Carlson rewards program, Park Inn<br />

by Radisson Yas Island provides a business lounge and 2<br />

meeting rooms boasting floor to ceiling windows, allowing<br />

beautiful natural light to keep you alert and on your game.<br />

Join friends for Mexican fare at Amerigos or choose from<br />

international cuisines at Mint. Fitness fans will feel right<br />

at home using the gym, tennis court or outdoor swimming<br />

pool. To unwind after a busy day, indulge yourself with<br />

some pampering at Radisson Blu Spa.<br />

Priding itself on being a responsible business, Park Inn by<br />

Radisson Yas Island has programs dedicated to carbonoffset<br />

and charitable donations that business guests can<br />

participate in.<br />

The 3 well equipped meeting rooms and a well-appointed<br />

business centre make this lifestyle hotel a pleasure for<br />

doing business. Centro Yas Island is also fully equipped<br />

with fantastic fitness and excellent dining facilities. Here,<br />

there is an emphasis on stylish fun and astute efficiency.<br />

The events team pay attention to the finer details, with<br />

customer satisfaction being of the highest priority.<br />

Functionality is offset by modern classic design and<br />

supported by advanced technology to enhance maximum<br />

productivity during your stay. Meeting rooms have fixed<br />

LCD projectors with motorized screens, lapel microphones<br />

are available and an 8-channel mixing console can be<br />

employed to support your presentations.<br />

RENT<br />

RENT<br />

204 10 2 1 1 2<br />

259 3 1 1 1 3 3<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Meeting Room 1 30 18 16 - -<br />

Meeting Room 2 30 18 16 - -<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Centro A 18 20 20 - -<br />

Centro B 15 15 14 - -<br />

Centro C 15 15 14 - -<br />

Centro B & C 30 30 - - -<br />

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VENUES<br />

WITH A<br />

DIFFERENCE<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

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FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

du FORUM<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

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VENUES WITH A DIFFERENCE<br />

CORPORATE EVENT FACILITIES<br />

VENUE ROOM THEATRE CLASSROOM BOARDROOM COCKTAIL<br />

TEAM MOTORHOME - - - 60 -<br />

SALA GIALLA LOUNGE 80 60 20 80 50<br />

MARANELLO LOUNGE 40 40 20 80 60<br />

FIORANO LOUNGE 40 40 20 80 60<br />

GALLERIA FERRARI FAMILY - - 80 -<br />

ESPRESSO ROSSO (COFFEE SHOP) - - - 100 -<br />

CINEMA MARANELLO - - - 100 -<br />

CINEMA MARANELLO - - - 100 -<br />

BANQUET/<br />

GALA<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

CINEMA MARANELLO - - - 100 -<br />

ESPRESSO ROSSO – UPPER PATIO - - - 100 60<br />

ROYAL LOUNGE 90 70 30 120 100<br />

PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE 90 70 40 120 80<br />

CAVALLINO RISTORANTE - - - 120 80<br />

MUGELLO LOUNGE 90 120 50 150 100<br />

BELL’ITALIA VIEW - - - 2000 1500<br />

MAMMA ROSSELLA RESTAURANT - - - - 260<br />

IL PODIO RESTAURANT - - - - 500<br />

G-FORCE SURROUNDING AREA VENUE - - - 700 400<br />

du FORUM du FORUM 2500 - - 4500 1700<br />

YAS MARINA TOWER 0 0 12 50 40<br />

CIPRIANI - PRIVATE DINING ROOM - - 50 70 50<br />

CIPRIANI - ITALIAN - - - 500 424<br />

CAFÉ D’ALSACE - FRENCH BAKERY - - - 200 128<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

ROZANAH - MODERN LEBANESE - - - 200 150<br />

AQUARIUM - SEAFOOD - - - 200 160<br />

DIABLITO - SPANISH TAPAS - - - 200 143<br />

IRIS - SUNSET LOUNGE - - - 500 420<br />

STARS N BARS - AMERICAN SPORTS BAR - - - 500 430<br />

BARRANCA 150 30 50 - 90<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

BARRANCAS ANNEX 60 15 25 - 40<br />

ACADEMY MEETING ROOM - - 12 - -<br />

HICKORYS ANNEX 60 15 25 - 40<br />

MAD ON YAS ISLAND MAD - - - 900 450<br />

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A DIFFERENCE<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

Bring the power and innovation of Ferrari to<br />

your Special <strong>Event</strong>s!<br />

YAS WATERWORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

Make waves with your team building event.<br />

Under its iconic red roof, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a<br />

venue like no other. The world’s largest indoor and first<br />

Ferrari-branded theme park can be fully privatized offering<br />

up to 6,500 guests an unparalleled experience. Partial<br />

privatizations can also be tailored to include the park’s<br />

many Ferrari-inspired rides and attractions and any of the<br />

park’s 5 restaurants and cafés, perfect for corporate family<br />

days. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi also offers companies the<br />

opportunity to infuse the winning attitude in their team<br />

and gain a competitive edge through team building events.<br />

Live the ultimate water adventure – Yas Waterworld Abu<br />

Dhabi is a powerful catalyst for team building and out of<br />

the box thinking. Specializing in bespoke events including<br />

product launches, fashion shows and corporate family<br />

fun days, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is spread out over<br />

15 hectares, with 43 exhilarating rides. It is possible to<br />

privately hire the entire water park or particular areas and<br />

event planners can work with you to discuss flexible hours<br />

of operation, including early opening, and a wide range of<br />

catering options.<br />

The exquisite environment of this must-see destination is<br />

the perfect setting for exclusive cocktail or gala events and<br />

the innovative atmosphere will inspire any product launch.<br />

Maximizing productivity in and out of the water, your<br />

next event at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi will really make<br />

a splash!<br />

In addition, multiple meeting rooms ranging in size, style<br />

and scale are available, with flexible customization options<br />

to meet your event needs. And our world-class chefs offer<br />

excellent catering capability for in-park private functions.<br />

5 7<br />

7 2 2 1<br />

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Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

TEAM MOTORHOME - - - 60 -<br />

Sala Gialla Lounge 80 60 20 80 50<br />

Maranello Lounge 40 40 20 80 60<br />

Fiorano Lounge 40 40 20 80 60<br />

Galleria Ferrari Family - - 80 -<br />

Espresso Rosso (Coffee Shop) - - - 100 -<br />

Cinema Maranello - - - 100 -<br />

Cinema Maranello - - - 100 -<br />

Cinema Maranello - - - 100 -<br />

Espresso Rosso - Upper Patio - - - 100 -<br />

Royal Lounge 90 70 30 120 100<br />

Presidential lounge 90 70 40 120 80<br />

Cavallino Ristorante - - - 220 80<br />

Mugello Lounge 90 120 50 150 100<br />

Bell’Italia View - - - 2000 1500<br />

Mamma Rossella Restaurant - - - - -<br />

IL Podio Restaurant - - - - -<br />

G-Force Surrounding Area Venue - - - 700 400<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Celebration Cabanas - - - 60 40<br />

Dolphin Zone - - - 350 200<br />

Amwaj Beach - - - 1500 1000<br />

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A DIFFERENCE<br />

du FORUM<br />

Imagine bespoke themes for corporate<br />

conferences, exhibitions or product launches all<br />

under one roof!<br />

du Forum is a state of the art entertainment venue kitted<br />

out with the latest audio-visual technology and cooling<br />

systems able to host 1700 delegates at tables, 2500 guests<br />

theatre style, or up to 5000 adoring fans. Attracting an<br />

ever-growing roll call of the greatest artists of our time, du<br />

Forum has billed a variety of acts and events including: The<br />

Jacksons, DJ Tiesto, comedian Chris Tucker and even the<br />

Abu Dhabi Pet Show. Boasting unbridled creativity with an<br />

unmatched level of structural versatility, du Forum can be<br />

transformed from an indoor venue to an outdoor venue,<br />

with plenty of parking to boot. Ideal for cutting edge<br />

branding events and gala dinners exhibiting uninterrupted<br />

sightlines, the internal and external LED lighting systems<br />

provide a perfect platform for special effects.<br />

Let your imagination run wild!<br />

1 1 2 1<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

du FORUM 2500 - - 4500 1700<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

DOCK. DINE. DISCOVER. A destination within<br />

a destination, offering something for everyone<br />

both at sea and ashore.<br />

Awarded “Best Marina” - The World of Yachts Recognition<br />

Awards - 2010 and 2012, Yas Marina is a superb<br />

destination playing host to a variety of vibrant dining and<br />

entertainment venues. Providing access to an eclectic and<br />

distinctive mix of world-class amenities, activities and<br />

entertainment both indoors and out – a business event<br />

here is guaranteed to impress.<br />

Whether you want to invite your VIP clients and senior<br />

stakeholders to meet and do business on one of the world’s<br />

glamorous super yachts, host a gala event on the terrace<br />

of either one of the 7 waterside restaurants or bars -<br />

each occasion will be beautifully fine-tuned, pitched to<br />

perfection and with a winning spirit.<br />

Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit racetrack,<br />

the excellent trackside views, off and on track racing<br />

action, plus the variety of dining and entertainment<br />

options make Yas Marina the place to be during<br />

Race Week.<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Yas Marina Tower 0 0 12 50 40<br />

Cipriani - Private Dining Room - - 50 70 50<br />

Cipriani - Italian - - - 500 424<br />

Café d’Alsace - French bakery - - - 200 128<br />

Rozanah - Modern Lebanese - - - 200 150<br />

Aquarium – Seafood - - - 200 160<br />

Diablito Food & Music – Mediterranean - - - 200 143<br />

Iris - Sunset Lounge - - - 100 -<br />

Stars ‘N’ Bars - American Sports Bar - - - 100 -<br />

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VENUES WITH<br />

A DIFFERENCE<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

MAD ON YAS ISLAND<br />

Be at the top of your game at<br />

Yas Links!<br />

Ranked 24th World’s Best Golf Course,<br />

outside of America, by Golf Digest<br />

USA 2012, be a part of the tradition of<br />

excellence. Providing 4 fully equipped<br />

meeting rooms on offer in boardroom<br />

or theatre style for between 12 – 50<br />

attendees; entertain at Hickory’s<br />

award winning sports bar specializing<br />

in international cuisine and boasting<br />

stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. Or<br />

book the Andalusian themed Barranca - a<br />

private function space which opens out<br />

onto a splendid sweeping terrace catering<br />

for between 25-120 guests. For a truly<br />

incredible corporate occasion, the <strong>Event</strong>s<br />

Lawn boasts vistas of the sparkling sea,<br />

natural mangroves and the impressive Abu<br />

Dhabi skyline.<br />

1 1 4 3<br />

Some people make world history<br />

and some places are so notorious<br />

they too become milestones in<br />

the history of time. In the nightlife<br />

scene, this place is MAD.<br />

More than just a nightclub, MAD on Yas<br />

Island is an impressive monument mixing<br />

art, luxury and technology. On the outside,<br />

enjoy the world’s largest privately owned<br />

graffiti wall - a 3,000 sqm surface area<br />

painted by19 of the greatest graffiti artists.<br />

you to a different world, every time!<br />

From its impressive shell, mesmerizing<br />

interior and amazing choice of DJ’s<br />

and artists, MAD on Yas Island is an<br />

experiment- one you’re not likely<br />

to forget.<br />

Room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cocktail<br />

Banquet/<br />

Gala<br />

Barranca 150 30 50 - 90<br />

Barrancas annex 60 15 25 - 40<br />

Academy Meeting Room - - 12 - -<br />

Hickorys annex 60 15 25 - 40<br />

On the inside, dance and party the night<br />

away whilst being surrounded by a superb<br />

360º and 3D projection mapping - taking<br />

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ACCOMMODATION<br />

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ACCOMMODATION<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

Designed to impress, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi reflects<br />

dynamic energy, passion and contemporary flair. From its<br />

attractive canopy of colored lights to a thrilling location<br />

spanning the Yas Marina Circuit, every aspect of this<br />

stunning 5 star resort is an example of creative innovation,<br />

beckoning visitors to explore a modern oasis.<br />

Boasting a spectacular selection of rooms and suites<br />

offering exceptional views of Yas Marina and/or Yas<br />

Marina Circuit, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi sets the standard<br />

for exceptional service, innovative dining venues and<br />

lounges, and their sumptuous signature spa, ESPA.<br />

Exhilarating and awe-inspiring, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi<br />

offers experiences like no other.<br />

YAS PLAZA HOTELS<br />

Yas Plaza Hotels appeal to an urban chic set of business<br />

traveller who appreciates high-end functionality delivered<br />

with refined finesse. Providing both business and leisure<br />

within a stylish environment, Yas Plaza offers a selection<br />

of 3 and 4 star hotels, all conveniently located within one<br />

central hub.<br />

Offering inspiring views across the Arabian Gulf’s sapphire<br />

waters and well-appointed corporate amenities, the<br />

central location of Yas Plaza ensure the hotels are a buzz<br />

with energy during major events.<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

STAYBRIDGE SUITES ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON, ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

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RESTAURANTS,<br />

CAFES AND<br />

LOUNGES<br />

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RESTAURANTS,<br />

CAFES AND<br />

LOUNGES<br />

Outdoor dining, fresh ingredients and<br />

cosmopolitan flavours make Yas Island the<br />

perfect destination for foodies to explore.<br />

Boasting glorious weather for 9 months of the year, enjoy<br />

sunshine on sprawling terraces and picturesque views<br />

whilst discovering the unique flavours that make up Yas<br />

Island’s culinary delights.<br />

Possessing a variety of different locations, each F&B<br />

setting provides its own unique identity allowing you<br />

to tailor your desired environment with your overall<br />

objectives at hand. Whether looking for a casual spot to<br />

head after a days work or a venue for a business event;<br />

a team of experts are always available to tailor your<br />

experience.<br />

Treat your taste buds to the outstanding range of food<br />

served at either one of the hotels located in Yas Plaza,<br />

dine alfresco by the waters edge at Yas Marina - perhaps<br />

housing a private dinner overlooking the super yachts<br />

below. Or consider arranging a team building event at one<br />

of the theme parks, followed by dinner at one of their inhouse<br />

restaurants.<br />

Home to a selection of award-winning restaurants,<br />

cafes, lounges and bars, the beauty of Yas Island is that<br />

it has it all!<br />

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RESTAURANTS<br />

CONTACTS<br />

OUTLET<br />

CUISINE VENUE CONTACT PERSON CONTACT EMAIL<br />

PRIVATE<br />

FUNCTION<br />

HIRE<br />

RESTAURANTS<br />

CONTACTS<br />

OUTLET<br />

CUISINE VENUE CONTACT PERSON CONTACT EMAIL<br />

PRIVATE<br />

FUNCTION<br />

HIRE<br />

RISTORANTE<br />

CAVALLINO<br />

MAMMA<br />

ROSSELLA<br />

ROSTICCERIA<br />

MODENA<br />

IL PODIO<br />

ESPRESSO ROSSO<br />

PIT STOP<br />

ELEGANT ITALIAN CUISINE<br />

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN<br />

CUISINE<br />

FAST FOOD<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE<br />

ITALIAN CAFÉ<br />

REFRESHMENTS<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

FERRARI WORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

DANA’S DINER INTERNATIONAL CUISINE YAS WATERWORLD<br />

CHUBBY’S<br />

KITCHEN<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 496 8257 INFO@FERRARIWORLDABUDHABI.COM<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE YAS WATERWORLD NO<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

NO<br />

NO<br />

HICKORY’S<br />

BARRANCA<br />

FILINI BAR AND<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

ASSYMETRI<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

SHAMS POOL BAR<br />

FAST TRACK<br />

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RESTAURANT<br />

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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE<br />

NOT OPEN FOR PUBLIC<br />

USE<br />

ITALIAN BAR &<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

BAR<br />

BAR<br />

INTERNATIONAL BUFFET<br />

MEXICAN RESTAURANT<br />

AND BAR<br />

YAS LINKS ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

PARK INN BY<br />

RADISSON YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

+971 2 810 7714<br />

NO<br />

RESERVATIONS<br />

RECEPTION@YASLINKS.COM<br />

+971 2 810 7751 YES<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 2 656 2402 FILINI.ABUDHABI@RADISSONBLU.COM NO<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 2 656 2000 ASSYMETRI.ABUDHABI@RADISSONBLU.COM NO<br />

NO<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 6562000 INFO.ABUDHABI@RADISSONBLU.COM<br />

NO<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 2 656 2410 MINT.ABUDHABI@RADISSONBLU.COM YES<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 2 656 2412 AMERIGOS.ABUDHABI@RADISSONBLU.COM NO<br />

YAS BERRY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE YAS WATERWORLD NO<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 496 8257 INFO@YASWATERWORLD.COM<br />

SALMA’S SNACK<br />

SHACK<br />

SKINNY’S FROZEN<br />

TREATS<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE YAS WATERWORLD NO<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE YAS WATERWORLD NO<br />

C.TASTE INTERNATIONAL CUISINE CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

C.MONDO BAR INTERNATIONAL CUISINE CENTRO YAS ISLAND GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 6564444 CENTRO.YASISLAND@ROTANA.COM<br />

NO<br />

C.DELI TAKE OUT ONLY CENTRO YAS ISLAND NO<br />

THE ISLAND CAFÉ<br />

CAFE & LOUNGE<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

CHOICES ETHNIC CUISINE YAS ISLAND ROTANA NO<br />

NO<br />

NO<br />

SANDS BAR GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 6562222 INFO.ABUDHABI@REZIDORPARKINN.COM YES<br />

CIPRIANI<br />

STARTS N BARS<br />

CAFÉ D’ALSACE<br />

ITALIAN<br />

AMERICAN STYLE SPORTS<br />

BAR<br />

FRENCH / GERMAN<br />

BAKERY<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

ROZANAH LEBANESE RESERVATIONS +971 50 811 5414 INFO@ROZANAH.AE YES<br />

AQUARIUM SEAFOOD RESERVATIONS +971 2 565 0007<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 02 657 5400 YASISLAND@CIPRIANI.COM YES<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 2 565 0101 INFO@STARSNBARS.AE YES<br />

RESERVATIONS +971 50 811 5414 INFO@CAFEDALSACE.AE YES<br />

HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/<br />

AQUARIUMSEAFOOD<br />

IRIS SUNSET LOUNGE RESERVATIONS +971 55 160 5636 IRISABUDHABI@ADD-MIND.COM YES<br />

DIABLITO FOOD AND MUSIC RESERVATIONS +971 2 565 1175 DIABLITO.YASMARINA@GMAIL.COM YES<br />

YES<br />

BLUE GRILL STEAKHOUSE YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 6564000 YASISLAND.HOTEL@ROTANA.COM<br />

YES<br />

AQUARIUS POOL BAR YAS ISLAND ROTANA NO<br />

Y BAR BAR & LOUNGE YAS ISLAND ROTANA NO<br />

RANGOLI ETHNIC CUISINE YAS ISLAND ROTANA YES<br />

JING ASIA<br />

ASIAN AND<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE<br />

CROWNE PLAZA<br />

ABU DHABI YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

YES<br />

STILLS<br />

EUROPEAN GASTRO-PUB<br />

CROWNE PLAZA<br />

ABU DHABI YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

YES<br />

BAROUK<br />

LEBANESE RESTAURANT<br />

CROWNE PLAZA<br />

ABU DHABI YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 6563053 RESTAURANTS.CPYAS@IHG.COM<br />

YES<br />

VIEWS LOUNGE<br />

LOBBY LOUNGE<br />

CROWNE PLAZA<br />

ABU DHABI YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

NO<br />

SUNDOWNER<br />

POOL BAR<br />

CROWNE PLAZA<br />

ABU DHABI YAS<br />

ISLAND<br />

NO<br />

JOHNNY<br />

ROCKETS AT YAS<br />

CENTRAL<br />

AMERICAN RESTAURANT<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

CIRCUIT<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES<br />

800972 /<br />

+97126599800<br />

SALES@YMC.AE<br />

NO<br />

ORIGINS<br />

INTERNATIONAL BUFFET &<br />

ALL DAY DINING<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

Kazu<br />

JAPANESE RESTAURANT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

ATAYEB<br />

MEDITERRANEAN AND<br />

ARABIC RESTAURANT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

NOODLE BOX<br />

SOUTH EAST ASIAN<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

AMICI<br />

ITALIAN RESTAURANT<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

ANGAR<br />

INDIAN RESTAURANT<br />

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DHABI<br />

GENERAL ENQUIRIES +9712 656 0000 YAS.INFO@VICEROYHOTELSANDRESORTS.COM<br />

YES<br />

SKYLITE<br />

ROOF TOP LOUNGE<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

RUSH<br />

NIGHTCLUB<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

YES<br />

LATITUDE<br />

POOL BAR<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

NO<br />

LONGITUDE<br />

POOL BAR<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

NO<br />

YAS LOUNGE<br />

CAFÉ PATTESERIE<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

NO<br />

BOOK & BEAN<br />

CAFÉ<br />

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE ACE Hardware GENERAL ENQUIRIES +971 2 565 1945 ACE@ALFUTTAIM.AEM NO<br />

CAFETERIA INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IKEA GENERAL ENQUIRIES<br />

+971 2 493 5888<br />

/ 800 4532<br />

N/A<br />

NO


LEISURE &<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

YAS BEACH<br />

du FORUM<br />

du ARENA<br />

WELLNESS<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

SEAWINGS - YAS MARINA<br />

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LEISURE &<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

A great way to experience Yas Island’s diversity<br />

of leisure and entertainment is to venture out<br />

and explore the variety of attractions on offer.<br />

Only ever a short drive or stroll from your hotel, and a<br />

great way to further strengthen your relationships with<br />

colleagues and clients. If you play golf, enjoy a round at<br />

the superb Yas Links. Adrenaline Junkie? Head out with<br />

your colleagues for some classic theme park action or rev<br />

your engines at Yas Marina Circuit - testing your skills on<br />

the official Formula 1 track. Music always lightens the<br />

mood. Either head across for some live music at one of the<br />

restaurants or time your visit with one of du Arena’s or du<br />

Forum’s legendary concerts.<br />

Whatever your interests, Yas Island has a host of<br />

extracurricular activities available; offering executives a<br />

nice break whilst staying on the Island.<br />

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YAS LINKS<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

Steeped in links golfing<br />

tradition, enjoy refreshing<br />

coastal breezes and<br />

stunning ocean views as<br />

you play a round of 18<br />

holes on the UAE’s first<br />

links golf course. Ranked<br />

24th World’s Best Golf<br />

Course, outside of America,<br />

by Golf Digest USA 2012;<br />

whether you want to<br />

perfect your shot at the<br />

Yas Links Academy or head<br />

out for an evening on the<br />

green with your colleagues,<br />

either way you’ll feel like a<br />

champion!<br />

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CIRCUIT<br />

The UAE’s most exciting<br />

sporting and entertainment<br />

venue! With motorsport as<br />

its pulse and an extensive<br />

year-round programme of<br />

professional and grassroots<br />

motorsport events and<br />

experiences, the circuit<br />

is a great place to head<br />

after work for some thrill<br />

and excitement! Whether<br />

you want to experience<br />

the buzz of karting, drive<br />

an Aston Martin GT4<br />

over 200km/hour on an<br />

F1 circuit, work towards<br />

your racing license at the<br />

Yas Racing School, get<br />

fit at Train Yas, or simply<br />

catch up with friends over<br />

burgers and shakes at Yas<br />

Central, there’s something<br />

for everyone at Yas Marina<br />

Circuit!<br />

FERRARI<br />

WORLD ABU<br />

DHABI<br />

Discover more than 20<br />

rides and attractions<br />

fueled by the passion and<br />

innovation of Ferrari. Dare<br />

to take the world’s fastest<br />

roller coaster Formula<br />

Rossa at speeds of up to<br />

240kmph, go on a fun 4D<br />

adventure where no Ferrari<br />

has gone before on Speed<br />

of Magic or get ready to<br />

soar virtually into Ferrari’s<br />

homeland at Viaggio in<br />

Italia.<br />

YAS WATERWORLD<br />

ABU DHABI<br />

Live the ultimate water adventure! Yas<br />

Waterworld Abu Dhabi is spread out<br />

over 15 hectares, with 43 exhilarating<br />

rides and a range of food and beverage<br />

outlets to refresh you. Home to five oneof-a-kind<br />

rides never been seen before<br />

- invite your colleagues and ignite that<br />

team spirit!<br />

YAS BEACH<br />

Set on the tranquil idyllic shores of Yas<br />

Island’s South Beach, end a day at the<br />

office relaxing on the warm sands of the<br />

hidden oasis, Yas Beach. Entry is free<br />

upon presentation of your hotel room<br />

card and there’s plenty of public parking.<br />

For those feeling a little adventurous,<br />

rent a kayak and head out towards the<br />

mangroves as you watch the sun set.<br />

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du FORUM<br />

Set the scene for memories of<br />

a lifetime! The du Forum is a<br />

state of the art entertainment<br />

venue boasting an international<br />

hit list to make you scream and<br />

shout! With big names already<br />

having included: The Jacksons,<br />

Scissor Sisters, Chris Tucker,<br />

and Russell Peters.<br />

Home to the Thursday<br />

Night Fight Series, each<br />

week experience a night<br />

of top sporting prowess as<br />

international champions and<br />

local regional boxing stars go<br />

head to head!<br />

Situated within walking<br />

distance from the Island’s<br />

7 hotels, it’s always highly<br />

recommended to search<br />

upcoming events and what’s<br />

happening next.<br />

du ARENA<br />

As sensational as the stars<br />

themselves – this is where it’s<br />

at! Opened in 2009 du Arena<br />

has had an ever-growing roll<br />

call of the greatest artists<br />

of our time. Its stage has<br />

been graced by the likes of<br />

Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton,<br />

Beyoncé, Linkin Park, Kings<br />

of Leon, Aerosmith, Guns ‘n’<br />

Roses, Shakira, Snoop Dogg,<br />

and Janet Jackson.<br />

The largest outdoor concert<br />

venue in the Middle East,<br />

it’s also proud to boast the<br />

shortest queuing times in the<br />

region. With free parking for<br />

over 5,000 cars, and walking<br />

distance from the Yas Marina<br />

or either one of the 7 Yas<br />

Island hotels, if you’re on Yas<br />

Island for a conference, be<br />

sure to look up who’s in town.<br />

WELLNESS<br />

Feel like being active? Take<br />

advantage of Train Yas<br />

every Tuesday (mixed) or<br />

GoYas (ladies only) every<br />

Wednesday. Hosted in the<br />

evening at Yas Central, Yas<br />

Marina Circuit, it’s the only<br />

place in the world where<br />

you can jog, cycle or simply<br />

take a sunset stroll around<br />

an official F1 circuit. No<br />

matter what your speed,<br />

everyone’s welcome!<br />

For those looking for some<br />

inner Zen, energise and<br />

strengthen your inner<br />

being with yoga classes also<br />

offered at Train Yas and<br />

GoYas or treat yourself to<br />

experience pure relaxation<br />

bliss at either the Radisson<br />

Blu Spa or ESPA, Yas<br />

Viceroy Abu Dhabi.<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

Enjoy promenading along<br />

the boardwalks in the fresh<br />

early morning air and, in<br />

the evening, soak up the<br />

relaxed atmosphere and<br />

colourful sunsets whilst<br />

dining al fresco at one of<br />

the 7 restaurants – all at the<br />

water’s edge. Located in the<br />

heart of Yas Island, Yas Marina<br />

has recently undergone an<br />

exciting expansion project,<br />

transforming it into a vibrant<br />

dining and entertainment<br />

precinct offering something<br />

for everyone morning, noon<br />

and night.<br />

SEAWINGS -<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

Experience one of the<br />

UAE’s top leisure activities<br />

and see Yas Island like<br />

never before! Offering<br />

breath-taking seaplane<br />

experiences, witness a<br />

unique sightseeing tour<br />

of Yas Island and Abu<br />

Dhabi as you soar several<br />

hundred feet above ground.<br />

Providing spectacular<br />

views and a thrilling<br />

water take-off & landing<br />

– a Seawings flight is a<br />

fantastic treat to share with<br />

colleagues and friends.<br />

CAPTAIN TONY’S<br />

CRUISES -<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

The first eco-conscious boat<br />

tour operator in Abu Dhabi,<br />

set sail on one of Captain<br />

Tony’s Cruises and get ‘up<br />

close and personal’ with the<br />

unique environment found<br />

within the coastal and inland<br />

waters surrounding Yas Island.<br />

Choose a relaxing sunset<br />

cruise through the mangrove<br />

channels, enjoying the<br />

ambience of the sun setting<br />

over the sparkling waters<br />

beyond.<br />

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IKEA<br />

Turn your house into a home<br />

with IKEA’s home décor<br />

inspiration. The first retail<br />

outlet to open on Yas Island,<br />

the 33,000sqm store is the<br />

largest IKEA store in<br />

the MENA region equipped<br />

with a play area for kids, a<br />

restaurant and a Swedish<br />

food market.<br />

ACE HARDWARE<br />

The UAE’s second largest<br />

ACE HARDWARE store<br />

offers several new services<br />

including timber cutting,<br />

outdoor garden centre, paint<br />

colour centre, house & home<br />

decorating, automotive and<br />

pet care. The perfect place for<br />

all your home hardware needs.<br />

YAS MALL<br />

Opened in 2014, Yas Mall is one of Abu Dhabi’s premier<br />

shopping destination offering 450 retail units, covering<br />

235,000sqm. Designed as an indoor city, the mall portrays<br />

a glitzy neighbourhood with international brands as well as<br />

family entertainment centres, including VOX Cinema.<br />

Offering European street-like café, restaurants and a Town<br />

Square, Yas Mall will be the place to see and be seen.<br />

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ADDITIONAL<br />

REGIONAL<br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

A true destination of distinction, Abu Dhabi<br />

is developing at a significant rate whilst<br />

preserving, protecting and promoting its rich<br />

culture and intriguing past.<br />

One of the most diverse destinations in the world, you will<br />

find the vibrancy of a cosmopolitan capital, the serenity<br />

of an ancient UNESCO World Heritage oasis settlement,<br />

the tranquillity of dramatic desertscapes, secluded island<br />

getaways and a myriad of other attractions, both ancient<br />

and new as you explore Abu Dhabi.<br />

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ADDITIONAL<br />

REGIONAL<br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

AL GHARBIA – WHERE THE<br />

DESERT MEETS THE SEA<br />

Just 240 kilometres west of the UAE capital is the stunning<br />

diversity of Al Gharbia – a place of secluded beaches and<br />

the vast deserts of Abu Dhabi’s western region. Making<br />

up over two-thirds of the Emirate, Al Gharbia hosts some<br />

of the most fascinating and vibrant cultural festivals and<br />

events, luxury resorts and Abu Dhabi’s Arabian Wildlife<br />

Park on the nature haven of Sir Bani Yas Island.<br />

Al Gharbia is also home to the Empty Quarter, and the<br />

town of Liwa, an historic oasis town which has eight early<br />

19th century forts and towers, open to the public.<br />

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND<br />

MOSQUE<br />

Named as one of the world’s top 25 attractions in<br />

TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travellers Choice Awards, the Sheikh<br />

Zayed Grand Mosque is the Emirate’s most revered and<br />

loved landmark. Renowned as one of the world’s largest<br />

Mosques, with a capacity of 41,000 worshippers, it<br />

features 82 domes, over a thousand columns, 24 carat<br />

gilded chandeliers and the world’s largest hand knotted<br />

carpet. Open daily to visitors, complimentary guided<br />

tours are available and the spectacular Sunset Tour of the<br />

mosque is a must! www.szgmc.ae<br />

SAADIYAT ISLAND<br />

Just 500 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi city, the 27<br />

square kilometre Saadiyat Island is undergoing remarkable<br />

transformation to become a world class leisure, residential,<br />

business and cultural hub of global proportions. Housing<br />

the world’s largest single concentration of premier cultural<br />

assets, all of which have been designed by Pritzker prize<br />

winners, the Island will play host to Louvre Abu Dhabi -<br />

opening 2015, Zayed National Museum - opening 2016<br />

and, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi - opening 2017.<br />

The Island’s purpose built visitor centre - Manarat Al<br />

Saadiyat brings the Saadiyat vision to life, whilst the<br />

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the luxury resort hotels and the<br />

exclusive Monte Carlo Beach Club provide an opportunity<br />

for guests to relax and luxuriate in equal measure.<br />

www.saadiyat.ae<br />

AL AIN – ABU DHABI’S<br />

HERITAGE HEARTLAND<br />

Once a vital green oasis on the caravan route from UAE<br />

to Oman, Al Ain (meaning ‘The Spring’ in Arabic) is the<br />

Emirate’s heritage heartland. Now a UNESCO World<br />

Heritage Site, here you’ll find evidence of permanently<br />

settled inhabitants, forts, museums, oases and pre-historic<br />

tombs. A must visit destination, visit the picturesque Al<br />

Jahili fort, the expansive Al Ain oasis, Al Ain National<br />

Museum, the Zayed Palace Museum, and the Al Qattara<br />

Arts Centre (housed in an historic renovated fort on a<br />

site dating back to the Iron Age 1100 – 300Bc). Other<br />

attractions include, Al Ain Zoo, Hili Fun City, Wadi<br />

Adventure, the UAE’s only traditional camel market and<br />

the majestic heights of Jebel Hafeet. www.visitabudhabi.ae<br />

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SAFARI THROUGH<br />

ABU DHABI’S DESERTS<br />

Traditional, sustainable desert camps, powerful 4x4s<br />

or on the back of a camel are just some of the many<br />

ways to enjoy Abu Dhabi’s deserts. Host to a variety of<br />

efficient and licensed tour operators who can arrange<br />

desert safaris, they also offer the opportunity to engage<br />

in a variety of desert activities such as dune bashing,<br />

sandboarding and desert camping.<br />

THE GALLERIA MALL<br />

AL MARYAH ISLAND<br />

The Galleria Al Maryah Island is a luxury shopping and<br />

dining destination with a stunning waterfront promenade<br />

located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. With more than 130<br />

shops under one roof, the Galleria features a mix of highend<br />

retailers and licensed and unlicensed chef-driven<br />

restaurants and cafes. The Galleria is home to the world’s<br />

most iconic luxury fashion and fine jewelry brands, as well<br />

as an array of first to Abu Dhabi brands.<br />

ABU DHABI FALCON HOSPITAL<br />

<strong>Guide</strong>d tours of this award-winning specialist hospital, the<br />

most advanced of its kind in the world, are available. Visit<br />

the luxurious wards where the birds are kept, explore the<br />

museum which gives an insight into the noble desert sport<br />

of falconry, or try your hand at the pursuit of the sport in<br />

the lush garden surrounds. Open Sunday to Thursday,<br />

advance bookings are recommended.<br />

www.falconhospital.com<br />

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ISLAND<br />

TRANSPORT<br />

YAS EXPRESS<br />

Experience each and every aspect<br />

of the Island hassle free!<br />

yas express is a complimentary Island<br />

shuttle available to all Yas Island and<br />

Saadiyat guests.<br />

Providing easy navigation around the<br />

Island, the yas express route provides pick<br />

up and drop off to discover Yas Island’s<br />

attractions: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas<br />

Plaza Hotels, Yas Central, Ferrari World<br />

Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.<br />

FREE PARKING<br />

Brought your car?<br />

Yas Island offers free parking at the<br />

following locations: Ferrari World Abu<br />

Dhabi, du Forum, Centro Yas Island,<br />

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park<br />

Inn by Radisson Yas Island, Radisson Blu<br />

Yas Island, Yas Island Rotana.<br />

The recently launched yas express Saadiyat<br />

route provides pick up and drop off from:<br />

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotels and Villas<br />

and the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort -<br />

taking guests to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi<br />

or Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, where they<br />

can begin to explore!<br />

For more information on timetables and<br />

drop offs/pickups locations for yas express<br />

and the yas express Saadiyat route shuttle<br />

service:<br />

Call +971 2 496 8110<br />

Visit Maps & Info at Yasisland.ae<br />

For comments and feedback<br />

Email yasexpress@yasisland.ae<br />

* New route to be launched soon<br />

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RENT<br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

HOTELS<br />

INDEX<br />

YAS VICEROY ABU DHABI<br />

T +971 2 656 0000<br />

E yas.info@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com<br />

W www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/abudhabi<br />

CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 656 0000<br />

E info.cpyas@ihg.com<br />

W www.crowneplaza.com/abudhabi<br />

RADISSON BLU YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 656 2000<br />

E info.abudhabi@radissonblu.com<br />

W www.radissonblu.com/hotel-abudhabi<br />

YAS ISLAND ROTANA<br />

T +971 2 656 4000<br />

E yasisland.hotel@rotana.com<br />

W www.rotana.com/yasislandrotana<br />

STAYBRIDGE SUITES ABU DHABI<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 6563333<br />

E enquiries@yas.staybridge.com<br />

W www.staybridgesuites.com/abudhabi<br />

PARK INN BY RADISSON YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 656 2222<br />

E info.abudhabi@rezidorparkinn.com<br />

W www.parkinn.com/hotel-abudhabi<br />

CENTRO YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 656 4444<br />

E centro.yasisland@rotana.com<br />

W www.rotana.com/centroyasisland<br />

YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 2 406 8888<br />

E hello@yasisland.ae<br />

W www.yasisland.ae<br />

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI<br />

T +971 2 496 8001<br />

E info@ferrariworldabudhabi.com<br />

W www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com<br />

Operating Hours<br />

7 days per week 11am to 8pm<br />

YAS WATERWORLD ABU DHABI<br />

T +971 2 414 2000<br />

E Info@yaswaterworld.com<br />

W www.yaswaterworld.com<br />

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT<br />

T 800 YAS (927)<br />

or +971 2 659 9800<br />

E customerservice@yasmarinacircuit.com<br />

W www.yasmarinacircuit.ae<br />

YAS EVENTS CENTRE<br />

T +971 (0) 2 659 9393<br />

E sales@ymc.ae<br />

YAS MARINA<br />

T 800 MARINAS (6274627)<br />

or +971 2 657 5460<br />

E yas.marina@cnyasmarina.com<br />

W www.yasmarina.ae<br />

Operating Hours<br />

The Yas Marina office is open 7 days<br />

a week from 9am-5.30pm, with 24<br />

hour, 7 days a week berthing<br />

assistance available by calling<br />

800 MARINAS (6274627)<br />

YAS LINKS ABU DHABI<br />

T +971 2 810 7710<br />

E info@yaslinks.com<br />

W www.yaslinks.com<br />

Operating Hours<br />

“First tee time Links Course: 6am and<br />

the Pro shop closes at 9:30pm<br />

Hickory’s: 6:30am - midnight “<br />

MAD ON YAS ISLAND<br />

T +971 55 834 6262<br />

E reservations@madonyasisland.com<br />

W www.madonyasisland.com<br />

YAS BEACH<br />

T +971 56 242 0435<br />

E info@yasbeach.ae<br />

W www.yasbeach.ae<br />

du FORUM<br />

T +971 2 509 8143<br />

E info@duforum.ae<br />

W www.duforum.ae<br />

du ARENA<br />

T +971 2 509 8000<br />

W www.thinkflash.ae<br />

E tickets@thinkflash.ae<br />

For concerts visit:<br />

www.ticketmaster.ae<br />

ACTIVITIES & OTHER<br />

IKEA<br />

T +971 2 493 5888<br />

or 800 4532<br />

W www.ikea.com/ae/en/store/abu_dhabi<br />

Operating Hours<br />

7 days per week 10am - 11pm<br />

ACE HARDWARE<br />

T +971 2 565 1945<br />

E ace@alfuttaim.ae<br />

W www.aceuae.com<br />

Operating Hours<br />

Sunday - Thursday 11am - 11pm<br />

Friday and Saturday 10am - 11pm<br />

YAS MALL<br />

T +97124146401<br />

W www.yasmall.ae<br />

SEAWINGS - YAS MARINA<br />

T +971 4 807 0708<br />

E reservations@seawings.ae<br />

W www.seawings.ae<br />

Operating Hours<br />

7 days 8 am to 5pm<br />

CAPTAIN TONY’S - YAS MARINA<br />

T +971 2 650 7175<br />

or +971 50 781 9642<br />

E info@captaintonys.ae<br />

W www.captaintonys.ae<br />

ABU DHABI TOURISM AND<br />

CULTURAL AUTHORITY<br />

T +971 2 666 4442 or 800 555<br />

E info@visitabudhabi.ae<br />

W www.visitabudhabi.ae<br />

*Convention Bureau<br />

abudhabi-cb@tcaabudhabi.ae<br />

FACILITIES LEGEND<br />

Hotel Room<br />

Hotel Suite<br />

F&B Outlet<br />

Bar<br />

Tennis Court<br />

Outdoor<br />

Swimming Pool<br />

Spa<br />

74<br />

ATM<br />

Kids Club<br />

Wheelchair<br />

Access<br />

Meeting Room<br />

Car rental<br />

Board Room<br />

Yas Express<br />

Ballroom<br />

Valet Parking<br />

Business Centre<br />

Free Parking<br />

Wifi<br />

Prayer Room<br />

yasisland.ae<br />

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