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Experience the thrill and excitement of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's dazzling hub of world-class attractions. Whether you're travelling solo or with family, a layover at Abu Dhabi Airport is your ticket to unforgettable fun. Choose from many premier destinations, including Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, CLYMB, and Seaworld Abu Dhabi. From the adrenaline-pumping roller coasters at Ferrari World to the aquatic adventures at Yas Waterworld, and the cinematic magic at Warner Bros World, there's something for everyone. Most attractions open from 10 am, making them perfect for a moment of fun as you lay over and pass the time before you fly out of Abu Dhabi.

Reaching Yas Island is a breeze, thanks to the free Experience Abu Dhabi shuttle bus departing from stop 27 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Choose Bus #9 (departing 10:35, 14:35, 18:05) or Bus #10 (departing 12:20, 16:20), and you'll be immersed in entertainment in no time. For Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, alight at stop 32 and for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi at stop 33.

Prefer a taxi? A 40-minute ride will land you right in the heart of the action. Head to Yas Island to turn your layover into a vibrant adventure, easily accessible, and filled with unique experiences.

Highlights

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6 hours

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Highlights

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6 hours

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Day 1 highlights

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure on Yas Island, just a quick ride from Abu Dhabi Airport. Choose the free Experience Abu Dhabi shuttle bus or a speedy taxi, and dive into a world of excitement and entertainment.

Splash into fun at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi (don't forget your swimwear) or feel the adrenaline at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Fancy a climb? Head to CLYMB, or explore marine wonders at Seaworld Abu Dhabi. Opening from 10 am, there's plenty of time for thrill-seeking, dining, and shopping at this vibrant destination. Yas Island awaits – an extraordinary experience is just a ride away!

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Stop 1

Recommended Time: 3 hours

Basking under the Abu Dhabi sunshine, rushing down water slides, and getting that sun-kissed, happy glow is a sign of an incredible day. That is what it feels like after you’ve spent an entire day splashing up a storm at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, one of the city’s most incredible attractions. Located on Yas Island, just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi city and with an area spanning 15 football pitches, this enormous waterpark has an Emirati theme. It follows the story of a young local girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl.

For those wondering, the pearl does exist, and you can spot it at the top of Jebel Dhana, the park’s towering centrepiece. It is pretty massive, so there is no way you can miss it.

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Stop 2

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Enter a vibrant world of unlimited fun tucked away indoors at the Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. Spending a day at the whopping 1.65 million square foot park is easy as you fill in the hours by hopping between the 29 amazing rides! Interactive family-friendly attractions and live entertainment are guaranteed giggles for the younger ones, while shopping and dining venues keep you happy and energised.

One thing is true - Warner Bros Abu Dhabi knows the exact formula to elicit smiles, whether you are 5 or 50.

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Stop 3

Recommended Time: 3 hours

Nothing gets the adrenaline pumping like Ferrari World Abu Dhabi's rides. Feel the exhilaration as you speed through roller coasters and soar high in the air. The whole family will find an adrenaline-fueled ride just for them, everyone can join in the thrilling fun. The Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island is home to more than 40 record-breaking attractions, including the highest loop ride, and it all happens underneath the tallest space-frame structure on the planet.

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Stop 4

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Add some adrenaline to your trip to Abu Dhabi with the exhilaration of flight at CLYMB™!

CLYMB™ is an adventure hub on Yas Island, home to the world’s tallest indoor skydiving flight chamber and the world’s tallest indoor climbing walls - certified by the Guinness World Records - once you are here, your day is pretty set. You could be soaring in the air one minute and racing up a wall against your component the next in what has to be Abu Dhabi’s coolest indoor adventurous experience, located within Yas Mall. With a central location on Yas Island, you can check out the other facilities, which include many shopping and dining options.

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Stop 5

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Welcome to SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi - the next generation of marine life theme parks that will take your breath away! Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that uncovers the interconnectivity between life on Earth and our oceans, inspiring a deep commitment to conserving our planet.

Be captivated by the park’s 'One Ocean' story, uncovering how we are all connected to the ocean and how the ocean connects us all. Through ‘One Ocean’, you can explore eight themed realms where you can witness over 100 animal experiences and get the opportunity to get up close to some of the marine world’s marvellous creatures.

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Stop 6

Recommended Time: 1 hours

Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport) serves as a global gateway with over 50 airlines flying to and from approximately 117 destinations across 56 countries. Twice awarded the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' by the World Airport Awards, it's a testament to its exceptional service and facilities.

The airport is conveniently located within a short distance from major Abu Dhabi destinations and Dubai, boasting the spectacular Terminal A, the new hub for Etihad Airways, alongside Terminal 1 which handles many more regional and international flights.

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Stop 1

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Recommended Time: 3 hours

Basking under the Abu Dhabi sunshine, rushing down water slides, and getting that sun-kissed, happy glow is a sign of an incredible day. That is what it feels like after you’ve spent an entire day splashing up a storm at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, one of the city’s most incredible attractions. Located on Yas Island, just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi city and with an area spanning 15 football pitches, this enormous waterpark has an Emirati theme. It follows the story of a young local girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl.

For those wondering, the pearl does exist, and you can spot it at the top of Jebel Dhana, the park’s towering centrepiece. It is pretty massive, so there is no way you can miss it.

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