Overview
Yas Island occupies a total land area of 2,500 hectares. The Island will feature attractions such as a world-class motor sports racetrack, signature hotels, the Ferrari theme park, water park, and the Abu Dhabi destination retail development of 300,000 sq m retail area, links and parkland golf courses, lagoon hotels, marinas, polo clubs, apartments, villas and numerous food & beverage outlets that will create a unique international tourist destination. |
The largest of the seven emirates that constitute the federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi is the capital and centre of government and business life in UAE.
A strategic hub located between Europe and Asia, on the north east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Abu Dhabi is a vibrant modern Arabian city. It occupies an area of 67,000 square kilometres and has a population of 1,600,000 people. Its sandy coastline is dotted with over 200 islands and is gently lapped by the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. Once the world's best site for pearls, Abu Dhabi draws from its rich maritime past to pursue a myriad of water sport activities such as traditional dhow sailing, diving and deep sea fishing. Abu Dhabi offers a unique blend of old world charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. Located on an island, Abu Dhabi is one of the greenest cities in the region with large gardens, parks and boulevards lining its streets. The city's natural beaches, shopping destinations, international resorts and pleasant climate make it the destination of choice to live, work and visit. |