A place that not many knew till a decade back, which has now developed into a full-blown destination in itself that is high on the bucket list of most families in India. Formula 1 racing circuit, Abu Dhabi’s largest mall and three amazing theme parks, the destination is offering a unique package this Summer called ‘kids go free’. Learn all about what Yas Island has to offer from Marina Cipriano, General Manager – Experience Hub, Yas Island, who is extremely passionate about the destination and her enthusiasm for promoting the same remains unmatched.
Priyanka Saxena Ray
At the recently concluded ATM in Dubai, it was a pleasure meeting Marina Cipriano along with her PR Team, who all seemed truly enthusiastic in popularizing Yas Island – a quality not found in many. Talking to them, one could clearly make out that promoting the destination is not just a job for them but something that they have immense belief in. Listening to all that they had to share, I can safely state that even I was tempted to plan a trip to Yas Island with my kids this Summer Vacations!
Yas Island is home to one-of-a-kind experiences that are bound to invigorate all the senses, create lifetime memories and offer a fun time to people of all age groups. From family friendly theme parks to a thrilling F1 race track, an award-winning golf course, world-class shopping and lots more – the hospitality offered at all joints of Yas Island is an experience in itself.
“There are 7 hotels in Yas Island offering an inventory of over 2000+ hotel rooms, thus having enough space to accommodate a rush of people anytime of the year. I am happy to share that there has been a 31% increase in Indian visitors to Yas Island in 2018 and we are very hopeful that the figure will go up again this holiday season. We work closely with the travel trade in India and I feel the time is now right to sell Abu Dhabi as a stand-alone destination and not as a combined package with Dubai,” shares Marina.
The Yas Marina Circuit is home to the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the FIA World Rallycross of Abu Dhabi and much more. The Circuit has also emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE. As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, Yas Marina Circuit is also a leading MICE venue and has hosted a diverse range of more than 2,000 corporate meetings, conferences and events at Yas Conference Centre.
Yas Links, the first true Links coastal golf course in the Middle East, boasts a magnificent eighteen-hole course. Yas Beach offers a full-service beach experience with a wide range of leisure activities, and food and beverage options. The Yas Marina is the island’s dedicated waterway and luxury yacht marina, equipped with 277 berths and surrounded by 7 restaurants and cafes.
Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island are both part of the ‘The Kids Go Free’ campaign where the hotels are offering free admissions to either Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Water world or Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi for kids under 12 years of age. In addition to this, there are other benefits also such as complimentary stay, kids can enjoy free dining at any restaurants of both hotels. Their access to the newly opened Kids Club in Yas Island Rotana will be another thrilling addition to their stay benefits. The Yas Express takes guests to the various leisure attractions in the island, too, making it more seamless for the families to explore Yas Island.
“One needs a minimum of 3 nights to enjoy the facilities and experiences available at Yas Island. We keep launching various training programs for the travel trade in India and also host webinars in our endeavour to increase the tourist flow from India. At Yas Island, we have something to offer to people of all age groups and varying tastes,” says a proud Marina, who is truly passionate about the offerings at Yas Island, firmly believing that it is a one-stop destination for a short break and we couldn’t agree more.
