Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the city centre and 10 from the airport, is Abu Dhabi’s entertainment district. Around the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit stand four big parks: Ferrari World (opened 2010), Yas Waterworld (2013), Warner Bros. World (2018) and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi (2023).
Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld are largely indoors and air-conditioned, which makes Yas the obvious family plan for the hot hours of the day — and the natural partner to a desert evening.
What to see and do: Yas Island Theme Parks
Ferrari World
Home of Formula Rossa, which accelerates to around 240 km/h and is promoted as the world’s fastest roller coaster, plus gentler rides and driving simulators.
Warner Bros. World
A fully indoor park of themed lands — Gotham, Metropolis, Bedrock and more — and the best choice with younger children.
Yas Waterworld
An outdoor water park with an Emirati pearl-diving theme. Best outside the coolest winter weeks.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
A large indoor marine-life park arranged in themed realms, with rides and animal exhibits.
How to get there: Yas Island Theme Parks
- By taxi: around 30 minutes from the Corniche; 10 minutes from the airport.
- Free shuttle buses link the parks, the mall and Yas hotels.
- Most safari operators list Yas Island as a pickup zone — confirm when booking.
Insider tips
- Multi-park passes cost much less per park than single tickets if you plan two days or more.
- Weekdays are quieter than weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
- A morning at an indoor park and an evening safari is a workable summer day.
- Staying on Yas? See the hotels on our where to stay page.
Tours & tickets that fit: Yas Island Theme Parks
These well-rated experiences pair best with Yas Island Theme Parks:
Ticket from €106 Abu Dhabi: Yas Island Multi-Park Passes
One pass for several Yas Island theme parks — the options on the listing cover different combinations of Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. The natural family add-on to a desert day.
- Combine Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld
- Choose the number of parks on the listing
- Indoor parks work in any weather
Ticket from €84 Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World Entry Ticket
A single-park ticket for the Yas Island original. If dune bashing was not enough adrenaline, Formula Rossa will settle the matter. Being largely indoors, it is a strong choice for summer afternoons.
- Formula Rossa, one of the world’s fastest roller coasters
- Mostly indoor and air-conditioned
- Rides for small children too
