Yas Marina Island (Arabic: جزيرة ياس) is an island in Abu Dhabi, UAE near Abu Dhabi City.
The island is the site of a US$36 billion development project by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total land area of 2,500 ha (25 km2), of which 1,700 ha will be claimed for development. The island holds the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.[citation needed]
Yas Island was named the world's leading tourism project at the World Travel Awards in November 2009.[1]
Yas Island waterpark or Yas Island Waterworld was opened for public on 24 January 2013.[2]
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America pop singer Madonna performed two sold-out shows at the arena during her MDNA Tour on June 3 and 4, 2012 in front of 45,722 people total. Rihanna is due to perform at the arena on October 19, 2013 during her Diamonds World Tour.
American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold has performed in this intimate venue as well as UAE based metal band Anuryzm. The du forum is also the site for the annual Lebanese brand SKYBAR event and functions.
Residences and lodging [edit]
- Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
- Signature Hotel
- Links Golf Course Hotel
- Waterfront Beach Resort
- Northern Villas
- Beachfront Villas
- Waterfront Apartments
- Northern Marina Village
- Yas Village
Leisure and other miscellaneous spots [edit]
- Yas Mall
- Links Golf Course
- Northern Golf Course
- Yas Village Town Center
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