Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary of Miral and Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT) partnered to host 45 Indian leisure and MICE travel agents on a four-day familiarization trip to Abu Dhabi. The group was invited to be part of the glitz and glamour of the IIFA Awards along with discovering and participating in all of Abu Dhabi’s and Yas Island’s attractions. Yas Island, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and leading entertainment destinations hosted one of the grandest celebration of the Indian Cinema; the 22nd International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) 2022. The event took place at the Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-art indoor entertainment venue and was organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism—Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences. The trip saw the agents experiencing rides at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi to trying their hand at golf at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, venturing to Yas Mall for some shopping, appreciating the amazing artworks at the Louvre Museum, marvelling at historical landmark Qasr Al Hosn, the presidential palace Qasr Al Watan, and then visiting the largest mosque in the country, none other than the architectural masterpiece Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to learn about the Emirate’s culture. They had the opportunity to experience the best of hospitality as Yas Island has more than 2,000 rooms and suites across 10 hotels including the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Located on the Waterfront, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island features a 545-room and around 2000 sqm …
Read More »Unforgettable UFC staycation to hit YAS Island Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi showdown week
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi for UFC 267, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the leading entertainment and leisure destination has unveiled staycation deals for visitors coming to see the latest and much anticipated bout, due to take place on October 30th, 2021 at Etihad Arena. With only limited number of packages available to purchase on Yasisland.ae, fans of UFC from across the UAE are encouraged to get into the fighting spirit and book quickly for action-packed experience. With UFC 267 having confirmed fighters including Blachowicz, Oleksiejczuk, Ankalaev, Volkov, and Li “Leech” Jing Liang expected to take place in the upcoming bout, the Abu Dhabi Showdown Week promises to bring thumping drama to Yas Island. Packages start from AED 1,380 for two people with two bronze tickets for UFC 267*. Upgrades are available in ticket category, ranging from Silver through to Floor – VVIP*. Guests can choose from a range of Yas Island’s iconic hotels* for a one-night stay with breakfast included – W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Guests can choose to visit one of Yas Island’s leading theme parks – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, or Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi – for only an additional AED 125 per person. For those looking to really up their UFC experience and enjoy a fully-loaded weekend, fight fans can also include attractions at Yas Marina Circuit, with karting, a venue tour, and …
Read More »Yas Island launches new staycation ‘Stayin’ On Yas’ campaign
Yas Island Abu Dhabi has launched the new marketing campaign ‘Stayin’ On Yas’, encouraging staycationers and vacationers to ‘break like you mean it’ in a brand new integrated roll-out. Offering a glimpse of holiday promise, the campaign celebrates everything holidaymakers seek during a staycation and more; from record-breaking theme parks, racing, climbing and flying to world-class shopping, dining, golfing and luxury hotels, all packed into one 25 km2 destination. Launched across social media and digital channels, the campaign was developed by creative agency Momentum UAE, with support from Dejavu and Starcom. The new campaign, ‘Stayin’ On Yas’, features three holiday-makers channeling the Bee Gees on a staycation like no other, as they experience the wide range of activities on Yas Island in style. The re-imagined campaign is styled in the format of music video, taking viewers on a lyrical journey with the new Yas Island anthem ‘Stayin’ On Yas’, a modern day tribute to holidays, inspired by the hit Bee Gees classic. Set against a backdrop of Yas Island’s most iconic attractions including world-class theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi; shopping haven Yas Mall, Yas Links Abu Dhabi golf course and record-breaking adventure hub CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the campaign redefines what it means to be on a staycation. The campaign was inspired by a survey of 3,300 UAE residents revealed that the number one thing they were looking for in a staycation was being able to spend time with their family, with 37.1% sharing that they are seeking quality family time during their staycation. Additionally, 42% of survey respondents stated that a great beach was a ‘must have’ during a …
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