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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.
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 2
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is a waterpark with Emirati heritage at its heart. The Lost Pearl is the central theme, following the story of a young Emirati girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl. Sitting atop Jebel Dhana, the park’s towering centrepiece, sits an enormous pearl, bringing The Lost Pearl theme to life visually.
Spanning 15 football pitches, this amazing full-day park experience brings you and your family exhilarating water-based activities across a range of thrill levels. With over 40 rides, slides and attractions – five of which are one-of-a-kind – you’re sure to make lifelong memories here.
Try the world-first, largest hydromagnetic-powered, 238-metre long, six-person tornado waterslide, Dawwamma, or check out three-metre-high waves on Bubble’s Barrel, which boasts the world’s largest surfable sheet wave for flow boards and bodyboards. The Bandit Bomber, a 550-metre coaster, showcases onboard water and laser effects, with riders shooting jets of water at targets, dropping water bombs and triggering special effects. Passersby below them, meanwhile, can also get in on the action, spraying riders with water as they pass. All that activity should work up an appetite, and you’ll find various restaurants on-site, as well as a souk (market) and pearl-diving exhibits. Entry to the park is AED 250 for adults and AED 230 for children
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
Stop 3
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.
Ferrari World Yas Island
Stop 4
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Nothing gets the adrenaline pumping like Ferrari World Yas Island 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.
CLYMB
Stop 5
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Test 1 - 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.
SeaWorld® Abu Dhabi
Stop 6
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.
Zayed International Airport
Recommended Time: 1 hours
With more than 50 airlines flying to and from some 102 destinations in over 56 countries, Zayed International Airport has been recognised by the World Airport Awards, with the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade going to this airport more than once.
The airport’s Terminal 1, with design and architecture reflecting traditional Emirati elements set in a high-end, ultramodern ambience, delivers a five-star travel experience.
The home of Etihad Airways – the national airline of the United Arab Emirates – Terminal 3 welcomes travellers to plush Etihad lounges and an award-winning concierge-style check-in. Impressive retail is managed by DFS, the world’s largest luxury retailer, and is complemented by upmarket restaurants and cafés.
The soon-to-come Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), a centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) multibillion-dollar investment programme, will provide a full terminal building, passenger and cargo facilities, duty-free shops and restaurants for between 27-40 million people a year in the future.
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Abu Dhabi International Airport is also well connected to the rest of the emirate by numerous bus services. For more information on bus services, fares and schedules, or to download bus routes, click here.