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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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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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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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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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NEED<br />
TO<br />
KNOW<br />
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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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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LEGEND<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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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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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 />
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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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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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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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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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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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WITH A<br />
DIFFERENCE<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 />
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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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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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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 />
LOBBY BAR<br />
MINT BAR &<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
AMERIGOS<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
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 />
YAS VICEROY ABU<br />
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 />
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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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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 />
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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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