The Yas Marina Island is a man made island designed especially to boost UAE’s (United Arab Emirates) tourism. It’s just off the mainland of UAE’s capital city, Abu Dhabi, and within 30 minutes driving distance of the UAE capital, 50-minute drive from Dubai and 10 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. This multi-use entertainment destination spans 2,500 hectares and will play host to a multitude of featured attractions, such as a world-class motor sports race track, signature hotels, the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Theme Park, a water park, a Warner Bros. Theme Park and the Abu Dhabi destination retail development of 300,000 sq. meters retail area, links and parkland golf courses, lagoon hotels, marinas, polo clubs, apartments, villas and numerous food and beverage outlets that will create a unique international tourist destination.

The Yas Marina Island is on its way to become an icon in the history of the UAE with its very first launch, the Yas Marina Circuit, designed especially for the final F1 race of the season, the 2009 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Yas Marina Circuit: A stunning development in progress, the Yas Circuit will wind its way around an extravagant marina and spectacular island landscape. Yas Island and Abu Dhabi are preparing to host the inaugural 2009 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Designed as an Arabian version of Monaco, the twenty-one corners will twist through this island, passing the marina and winding its way through sand dunes, with several long straights and tight corners. The circuit has four planned grandstand areas (Main Grandstand, West Grandstand, North Grandstand, and South Grandstand) and has part of its pit lane exit running underneath the track. It also houses a team building behind the pit building, Media Center, Dragster Track, VIP Tower and a Ferrari Building. Additionally, one of the gravel traps runs underneath the West Grandstand. The pit exit of circuit also runs under the actual track through one of the on site hotels, making hotel guests there the luckiest viewers of the 2009 final F1 race.

Mr. Bernie Ecclestone, President of the Formula One, has described the Yas Marina Circuit as “one of the most exciting tracks I have ever seen,” which is high praise coming from an expert. From the twisting Singapore-style street sections to the Monaco-style marina, the Yas Marina Circuit will serve up an array of driving challenges for the world’s best drivers. When the 2009 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race is over, this will not spell the end for motoring enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi. The Yas Marina Island offers many other possibilities including a 1km long drag strip and an adrenaline-fuelled go-karting complex for those seeking a personalized racing experience.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: Destined to become the world’s largest indoor theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will offer a variety of attractions to keep children and adults more than entertained. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE is the main supporter of Ferrari within the UAE. They have worked closely with the brand to make the 2009 Grand Prix possible in addition to promoting the brand throughout their network. From food and beverage courts to heart-racing experiences, such as the electrifying G-force tower, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will have something for everyone.

Warner Bros: Warner Bros. & ALDAR announced a long term multi-faceted alliance including a theme park, multiplex cinemas and development of feature films and video games.

The Warner Bros. Theme Park will include many of your Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbara & DC Comic characters. This exciting theme park will be the 1st Warner Bros. Theme Park in the Middle East.

Yas Island Water Park: The Yas Island Water Park will set the benchmark for family fun on the island, where you’ll be able to spend a few hours, or the whole day. The park will include a variety of relaxing and thrilling attractions, such as a giant lazy river to entertain even the most sluggish family member.

YASRetail: The Super Regional Yas mall will feature name-brand stores from around the world, along with the world’s most dazzling video and water displays. As well as being the central meeting place for the broad community, Yas Mall will also play host to a variety of tastes and budgets, special events, exclusive exhibitions and cinema premieres.

Over 20 hotels are planned for the Yas Island. Designed amd operated by some of the biggest names in the business, they will feature state-of-the-art facilities such as spas, health clubs, restaurants and lounges. The flagship project is the Yas Hotel, which looms majestically over the Yas Marina Circuit Opening seven hotels by November 2009 for the inaugural F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This will include the Yas Hotel, a 499 room signature 5 star hotel operated by Aldar Hotels & Hospitality. Providing 2,250 rooms for race day and beyond.

It is a must see experience for the 2009 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix scheduled for November 2009 as it is going to be the event of the year!

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Source: dailytimes.com.pk