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Family time at thrilling fun parks? Yas. Exciting race days at the F1? Yas. The world\u2019s best retail therapy? Yas, Yas, Yas. If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is the answer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the entertainment capital of Abu Dhabi<\/a>, Yas is a manmade island packed with theme parks, waterparks, a motor racing circuit, golf course and a wealth of food and beverage options. In other words? It’s got everything a family could need for a truly memorable getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thrills and family-friendly spills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why debate which theme park to take the family to when you can take them to four in one? On Yas Island you can experience Ferrari World\u2122<\/a>, Yas Waterworld<\/a>, Warner Bros. World\u2122<\/a> and SeaWorld\u00ae Yas Island, Abu Dhabi<\/a> all in one place. With a Yas Island four-park ticket, it’s easy to move between all these amazing theme parks (and the kids will never get bored). Scream your way around Formula Rossa, the world\u2019s fastest roller coaster, at Ferrari World\u2122; get set to get wet at Yas Waterworld with its many rides and splash zones; get a dose of movie magic on the rides and at the shows at Warner Bros. World\u2122; and immerse yourself in the amazing marine life of SeaWorld\u00ae Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a little more magic? Disney Abu Dhabi is set to open on the stunning Yas Island waterfront<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending contemporary architecture with cutting edge technology to offer guests deeply immersive entertainment experiences in unique and modern ways,\u201d said Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. \u201cDisneyland Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where every day is an event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fate of Australia\u2019s very own Oscar Piastri was decided in a nail-biting final F1 race at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this year. This thrilling event takes place on the purpose built F1 circuit on Yas Island, but there’s also a lot of action off-track with concerts, after-race parties and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferrari World has your family Christmas sorted with Winterfest, a huge celebration that includes a tree lighting ceremony and advent calendar giveaway. They also have a Snow Playground for the kids and ice-skating rink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Yas Marina, you can take the family for a sailing lesson at the Sailing Academy, learn to wakeboard at EYWOA extreme water sports school or simply play and dance at the musical water fountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shopping, dining and relaxing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yas Mall<\/a> is the premier shopping destination in Abu Dhabi packed with high-end international retailers and exciting local finds. There is fantastic entertainment for the kids at KidZania AbuDhabi and Fun Works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining out on Yas Island means you are spoilt for choice with waterfront fine diners, family-friendly beach cafes and speedy fast food. Asia Asia has a menu inspired by the ancient spice routes of the Far East, Belgian Caf\u00e9 Yas Island offers moules frites<\/em> (mussels and French fries) and Belgian beers in the wood-panelled surrounds of the Radisson Blu, and Amerigos is Mexican-inspired fare with a menu that hits all the classics: fajitas, quesadillas, churros and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents, grab a babysitter and head to Caf\u00e9 del Mar, the beachside party spot born in Ibiza and now finding a home at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island; here DJs spin chilled-out house as the sun sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After more information on Disneyland Abu Dhabi? <\/strong>Here’s everything we know so far<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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