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Yas Island Lays Out Christmas and New Year Festivities

Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the worlds leading lifestyle and entertainment destinations, has launched its festive special line-up for 2021.

OT Staff

From adrenaline fueled rides, family-friendly attractions, and traditional meals to sumptuous brunches all set against a backdrop of fabulous fireworks and festive events, this could be your ideal fun-packed place to spend the holiday season.

Winter on Italian Street at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Add an Italian twist to your holiday season this year and enjoy Winter On Italian Street at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. You can enhance your experience further with a visit to a nine hole-mini golf course, or head to the Winterfest Quest Live Entertainment at La Piazza for your viewing pleasure. Prices start from AED230 per person.

Warner Bros. World&trade Abu Dhabi&rsquos Winter Spectacular

Make it a holiday season to remember with Winter Spectacular at Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi as the award-winning theme park is transformed into a Looney Winter to enjoy the &ldquoBugs Saves the Holidays&rdquo show and celebrate the most beautiful time of the year, the Looney way That&rsquos not all, folks Set on a journey exploring the enchanting experiences, unique dining and retail options, and world-class rides for unforgettable fun for you and the whole family.

Winter Movie Nights at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

This festive season, enjoy a night of wonder at the waterpark&rsquos splash-tastic line up of immersive aqua-adventures and fantastic holiday films including Elf, Polar Express, Happy Feet, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Yas Mall&rsquos Winter Festivities

A fun-tastical festival with multiple activities for the entire family with Giant Christmas Tree, Meet Santa Claus, Gingerbread man workshop, Santa Express & Letter to Santa, Festive F&ampB offering, Festive Arts & Craft for little ones, Elf Toy Factory, Musical nutcracker jukebox, along with Roaming entertainment and engagement points for children and the entire family. Also, discover our Santa&rsquos Gifts and Festive market to win prizes & enjoy winter sales at participating retailers.

Wild Family Time

Spice things up the Yas Kartzone way. The legendary destination for petrolheads and carters alike is offering a host of combo packs to make for wild seasonal and holiday fun, including

Formula Yas 3000

Get behind the wheel of the Formula Yas 3000 &ndash a real single-seat racing car with ultimate grip. Whip around Yas Marina Circuit for a 20 minute session, starting from AED 1,840.

Karting Academy for Kids and Juniors

Want your kids to get some racing experience in Get them the perfect seasonal present and enroll them in Yas Marina Circuit&rsquos Karting Academy, an eight week programme, with two hour sessions once a week. Classes start on January 21. Prices for kids aged 5 - 7 start from AED 1,990 and for juniors aged 8 &ndash 12 from AED 2,190

Hospitality Highlights

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Island Rotana, W Abu Dhabi &ndash Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Links The Fountains Yas Island and Yas Marina will all be decked out in their festive finest and offering a range of seasonal celebratory events and seasonal meals. Whether you fancy a traditional festive feast, mixing it up with a more modern take on the season or a delicious takeaway to enjoy at home, Yas Island&rsquos hotels and resorts offer an array of decadent dishes for the whole family to savour.

Spectacular Weekend Fireworks Displays

Following the incredible fireworks display in Yas Bay Waterfront for the Golden Jubilee celebrations, Yas Island will host spectacular fireworks displays every weekend in December to celebrate the festive period. Every weekend including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 900pm friends and families are invited to gather round and enjoy the first the first in-person display since the start of the pandemic, with precautionary measures in place to ensure the health and safety of those in attendance.

Dates December 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 at 9 PM &ndash December 31 at 12 AM

Ringing in 2022 in style

As with every year, Yas Island&rsquos skies will explode in a blaze of color and lights with a mesmerizing fireworks display in celebration of the New Year. Guests can feast their eyes on the festive d&eacutecor all around Yas Island, Yas Marina and Yas Bay and participate in a celebratory New Year&rsquos countdown to one of the most iconic and festive firework displays in the region, marking the Golden Jubilee year of the unification of the UAE and looking ahead towards the next 50 years.

For more information, bookings, and terms and condition, visit www.yasisland.ae

Note
With social distancing and sanitisation measures in place at restaurants across Yas Island, you will be able to enjoy the festive season this year while maintaining your peace of mind. For more information on precautionary measures being taken at Yas Island, please visit yasisland.ae/yaswellness.

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