Yas Island FAQs – Everything you need to know
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Properties on the island are highly sought-after by investors and residents favouring luxurious, waterfront living. Similarly, Yas Island is home to some iconic entertainment destinations and attracts hundred of thousands of tourists each year.
MyBayut’s list of Yas Island FAQs has been meticulously compiled to answer all the most prominent queries regarding the island’s location, transport modes, properties and entertainment venues. Keep reading for all the essential info.
LIST OF YAS ISLAND FAQS
Read our FAQs about Yas Island to learn how the sandy plateau has become an unrivalled hub of accommodation and entertainment.
IS YAS ISLAND MAN MADE?
Yes, Yas Island is a man-made island developed by Aldar Properties. Today, it has transformed into the leading retail, leisure and residential destination in the capital city.
HOW BIG IS YAS ISLAND?
This is probably the most commonly asked question on any Yas Island FAQ list. Aldar’s Yas Island covers almost 2,500 hectares which is about 25 sq. km.
DO YOU HAVE TO BUY AN ENTRY TICKET FOR YAS ISLAND?
No, there is no entry ticket for Yas Island visitors. However, the vast majority of entertainment venues on the island do require payment for entry.
WHY IS YAS ISLAND CALLED UFC FIGHT ISLAND?
Yas Island hosts many mega UFC events, hence, it is affectionately known as Fight Island.
HOW TO GET TO YAS ISLAND
Planning a trip to Yas Island? This section of our Yas Island FAQs list goes in-depth on different transport options, travel distances and more.
WHERE IS YAS ISLAND LOCATED?
Yas Island is towards the eastern side of Abu Dhabi City. You can use E11 to reach the destination from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
HOW TO REACH YAS ISLAND FROM ABU DHABI CITY?
You can get on Bus 190 from Abu Dhabi City to Yas Island. The journey takes less than an hour. Those who prefer a taxi or personal car can drive to Yas Island via Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street/E10.
HOW FAR IS YAS ISLAND FROM DUBAI?
It takes around an hour and fifteen minutes to drive and reach Yas Island from Dubai International Airport.
HOW TO REACH YAS ISLAND FROM DUBAI?
Bus 106 can take you from Dubai to Yas Island. You can expect to reach the destination in about two hours.
Those with private vehicles need to travel via Sheikh Zayed Road/E11, Dubai. Continue to Abu Dhabi, take the exit from Al Falah Road/Shahama Abu Dhabi and carry on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway/E12 till you reach Yas Island.
HOW TO REACH ABU DHABI AIRPORT FROM YAS ISLAND?
You can opt for a taxi ride, which usually takes about 15 minutes.
HOW TO TRAVEL FROM YAS ISLAND TO ABU DHABI CITY VIA BUS?
Bus 190 runs on this route.
HOW TO REACH SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE FROM YAS ISLAND?
Driving your personal car or hiring a taxi is the best option and it will take around 20 minutes.
ARE AL REEF VILLAS NEAR YAS ISLAND?
Yes, Al Reef Villas are about 15 minutes away from Yas Island.
IS REEM ISLAND NEAR YAS ISLAND?
The distance between the two popular islands is around half an hour.
IS THERE A BUS FROM YAS ISLAND TO DUBAI?
Yes, Bus 106 is your best option to reach Dubai.
YAS ISLAND TOURISM
In this section of Yas Island FAQs, we would look at all the questions related to tourism and entertainment destinations.
WHAT HOTELS ARE ON YAS ISLAND?
Yas Island is surely a tourism haven. Hence, there is no shortage of outstanding hotels in the area like W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi and Centro Yas Island. Get the details in our blog post on hotels on Yas Island.
ARE HOTELS AT YAS ISLAND GUEST FRIENDLY?
Yes, you can expect top customer service at Yas Island hotels.
WHERE IS ETIHAD ARENA, YAS ISLAND?
Etihad Arena is located on the Yas Bay Waterfront.
WHAT ARE THE BEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI?
Yas Island is home to Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Waterworld and Yas Mall. Not to mention, there are plenty of exciting things to do on Yas Island for people of all ages. Similarly, there are some outstanding restaurants in Yas Island as well.
WHAT ARE THE BEST MALLS IN YAS ISLAND?
Yas Mall isn’t just the biggest shopping venue in Abu Dhabi. The variety of international and local stores in Yas Island Mall and the presence of some wonderful cafes and restaurants make it the best mall in the capital city.
WHICH IS THE BEST WATER PARK IN ABU DHABI?
Yas Waterpark is widely accepted to be the best waterpark in Abu Dhabi.
HOW BIG IS ETIHAD PARK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS DU ARENA) YAS ISLAND?
It’s the region’s biggest outdoor venue with a capacity of 40,000.
HOW BIG IS DU FORUM YAS ISLAND?
Du Forum can host up to 4,500 guests at a time.
WHERE TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN YAS ISLAND?
Fireworks take place in different locations on Yas Island. For example, this year for Eid Al Fitr, Yas Island Waterfront was the chosen venue.
WHAT IS YAS MARINA CIRCUIT IN YAS ISLAND?
Yas Marina Circuit is a race track that hosts some of the biggest annual motorsports racing events.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE ON YAS ISLAND
Want to know more about living on Yas Island? Our next Yas Island FAQs section contains all the crucial info.
WHAT ARE THE NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI?
There are some exciting new projects in development like The Waterfront, The Residences, twofour54 and more.
WHAT ARE THE SCHOOLS IN YAS ISLAND?
Yas Island has some great options when it comes to education. Parents looking for quality schools can check out Sabis International School – Yas Island and Yas American Academy.
WHAT IS THE OPENING TIME OF IKEA, YAS ISLAND?
IKEA Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm – Saturday to Wednesday. The store is operational from 10:00 am to 12:00 am on Thursday and Friday.
That wraps up our list of Yas Island FAQs. We hope we’ve managed to answer all your questions about this iconic and bustling destination. Whether you are moving to the capital city or planning a tour of the UAE, Yas Island deserves a place on your ”must-visit list”.
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