From roller coasters to indoor skydiving, here are the Yas Island attractions you should plan a weekend around.
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is in effect a small city built around fun. Theme parks, a racetrack, a couple of concert venues and a few more recent additions are all within a very short distance of each other. A fresh guide to the island’s entertainment scene shows just how many attractions there are now.
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Fresh Faces on the Island
Two of the additions are worth noting. Five Iron Golf Abu Dhabi has indoor golf with simulators, a restaurant, a bar, pool tables and shuffleboard. You can play on virtual courses, take lessons, get fitted for clubs and enter social tournaments. It’s open Mon to Thu 7am to 1am, Fri & Sat 7am to 2am and Sun 7am to midnight.
The other new arrival is temporary in nature: a 50m bungee at Yas Bay. It’s one of the new Yas Island attractions with a genuine drop. You have to be 16 or over and between 40 and 105kg to jump. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 1pm to 9pm and is open until 3rd December, then again from 10th January to 28th February 2027.
The Big Four Parks
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is an indoor park with over 40 rides and experiences. Warner Bros World has six themed lands as well as coasters and character meet and greets. A Harry Potter expansion with three lands is in the pipeline and will open in 2029.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi takes up five levels and features eight marine realms. Yas Waterworld completes the Yas Island offering with over 70 rides and slides including Dawwama, a six-person tornado water coaster.
For Thrill Seekers
Clymb Abu Dhabi at Yas Mall has an indoor skydiving pod which is around 10m wide and 32m high. There’s also The Summit and instructors to guide you through. Yas Marina Circuit has sports car driving, drag racing and karting and runs community sessions for cyclists, runners and walkers. Both are definitely up there on any list of Yas Island must dos for the adrenaline seekers.
Nights Out and Something Different
Etihad Arena hosts concerts, comedy, sports and family shows with a capacity of up to 18,000 depending on the event. Etihad Live hosts the Yasalam after race concerts.
Football fans get a pop-up as well. The Manchester City Challenge at Yas Mall has 14 interactive challenges, a trophy hall and a players’ tunnel. The event based attractions on Yas Island are constantly changing so be sure to check the dates before you go.
Planning Your Visit
A few points to keep in mind:
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- Opening hours vary by venue. The Yas Island attractions guide has Ferrari World open 10am to 7pm daily and SeaWorld 10am to 6pm.
- Tickets aren’t priced in the guide so you’ll need to check the individual venue websites to confirm the prices.
- The bungee is seasonal, so the Yas Island attractions list is different throughout the year.
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