Have you heard the saying, ‘We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us’? It’s true. Travelling, going on a vacation and leaving your daily life, home and comfort zone behind are part of living and experiencing life.

While living life to the fullest, why don’t you go all out and visit Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the best places to visit in Abu Dhabi? It’s the place to be for some of the most unique and lavish experiences in the United Arab Emirates.

An Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Hospitality Ticket

The Formula 1 season finale, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, happens at the Yas Marina Circuit.

It is an unmissable event for any motorsports fan. It can decide the season’s champion, just as it has done four times already. In 2021, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix crowned Max Verstappen as the season’s champion. The Abu Dhabi Formula 1 leg also almost always sets the tone for the following year’s races.

Even if you’re not that big of a racing fan, you should still visit during the race weekend. There’s just an infectious and palpable air of excitement during this time. Many activities and events are scheduled before, during and after the races. They will give you so many more options and help you maximise your Yas Island Abu Dhabi experience.

For the most luxurious race weekend experience, get a Hospitality ticket. Hospitality tickets can come with an allocated grandstand, balcony, roof, deck, or private suite seating. They may also come with premium views, buffets, unlimited drinks, access to exclusive restaurants, live entertainment, air-conditioning, an indoor TV screen for live race action monitoring, a parking slot, and many other amenities.

Note that inclusions may vary depending on your hospitality ticket or location. For instance, a three-day hospitality ticket to the track-level The Garage at Sunset comes with access to one of the six 40-person luxury box suites, outdoor balcony seating, a view of the North Circuit’s hair-raising Turn 5, live music by renowned DJs, and unlimited food and drinks.

All Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders have access to the Thursday night concert and the after-race concert on the day of their ticket. If you have a three-day ticket, you have access to all four concerts: the Thursday night concert and the daily after-race concert.

Your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket also serves as your gateway to other notable Abu Dhabi stops, including the following:

Qasr Al Watan

Qasr Al Watan is the Presidential Working Palace. Located in Al Ras Al Akhdar, it is an architectural masterpiece and provides an insight into the Emirati legacy and the Arabs’ contribution to the world. You must watch the Palace in Motion light show at sundown.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a universal art museum located on Saadiyat Island. The museum has remarkable architecture, the centerpiece of which is the silvery dome roof that seems to float above the museum structure. It is made up of layers of traditionally Arabic geometric star patterns. The roof protects the museum from the scorching Arabian Peninsula sun; at the same time, it lets light in, but in a rain-like, dappled design reminiscent of the way sunlight passes through palm leaves.

Yas Theme Parks

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket-holders also get complimentary theme park access. You can choose to use your ticket to gain entry to any of the four Yas Theme Parks: Yas Waterworld, Sea World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

A Luxury Yas Island Hotel Stay cation

Did you know there are 10 hotels in Yas Island, including a few of the most luxurious brands in the world?

W Abu Dhabi Yas Island

W Abu Dhabi Yas Island is a luxurious, five-star Marriott property that should fit right in with any grand race weekend plans. Located just outside the Yas Marina Circuit, it gives guests direct access to the track and provides an exhilarating ambient backdrop of revving engines and roaring crowds.

The hotel features an iconic grid shell with integrated colour-changing lights. The spacious rooms (minimum of 54 square metres) are exquisitely appointed, some with water vistas, others with track views.

The suites are on another level entirely. The best one, the Extreme Wow or E-Wow, is a bi-level suite in the hotel’s Marina Building. It offers 180-degree views, has a total floor area of 409 square metres and is outfitted with a lap pool, sauna and mix bar, among other amenities.

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

If you’re looking for a five-star resort experience, go to the Yas Bay Waterfront and stay at one of the most magnificent properties on Yas Island, the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. If you love the water, this is one of the best waterfront hotels there is. It is also one of the most conveniently located if you wish to explore the spectacular dining options on Yas Bay or are in Yas Island for an Etihad Arena event.

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For the ultimate leisure experience, stay in one of the hotel suites and get access to the Executive Lounge. Book a treatment at the eforea spa, enjoy the sunset — drink in hand — at Café del Mar, lounge poolside and enjoy refreshments from the Capila Pool Bar and Grill, dress up for a sumptuous dinner at Graphos Social Kitchen, and head to MacCafferty’s Yas Island for after-dinner drinks and an authentic Irish pub experience.

A VIP Experience Ticket at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Get celebrity treatment when you book the VIP Experience at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The VIP Experience ticket comes with priority access to some of the most in-demand Ferrari World Abu Dhabi rides and attractions. You also get a reserved table at the restaurant, Mamma Rosella, and complimentary valet parking.

Best of all, it comes with a Ferrari driving experience. You get to drive around Yas Island in a Ferrari; how exciting is that! Other activities include a two-hour personal tour, a Scuderia Challenge Advanced Simulator session and one Karting Academy session.

A Luxurious Getaway Like No Other

Yas Island is the premier recreation destination in Abu Dhabi. Get the most out of your trip by booking a room at the W Abu Dhabi or Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island and timing your visit to coincide with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend. Make sure to get a Formula 1 Hospitality ticket.

You should attend all after-race concerts and other race-related events, visit Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and one of these three theme parks: Yas Waterworld, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. For Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, get the VIP Experience ticket for priority access and to experience driving a Ferrari.

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