Once you've booked your superyacht berth or secured your Yacht Hospitality package for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it’s time to get to grips with the transport options and amenities of the Yas Marina.
Surrounded by the Yas Marina Circuit, the Yas Marina has been designed with trackside viewing in mind, and there is a whole host of restaurants, bars and leisure facilities to complement the state-of-the-art superyacht facilities.
To help you navigate your way around the busy marina and beyond during race week, we have compiled a handy guide to make your experience at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as easy and enjoyable as possible.
During the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, water taxis provide an elegant and practical way for visiting Middle East yacht charter guests to navigate Yas Marina, especially helpful when the roads are crowded with race-week traffic.
Complimentary water taxi services operate for Yas Marina Pass holders, transporting people between key points along the waterfront. This sea-borne shuttle not only enhances the superyacht experience for those on a private yacht rental or Abu Dhabi yacht charter, but also offers a scenic and efficient route into the heart of the action.
It’s worth bearing in mind that there are no water taxi stations closer to the track. Those visiting from motor yacht charters berthed in Yas Marina will instead have to use the public club car shuttle, which runs alongside part of the race track on the south and south-western side of the marina. There are five pick-up and drop-off points along the way.
To access and leave the marina, a shuttle bus will be available for visiting Abu Dhabi yacht charter guests. The pick-up point is stationed near the marina entrance, in close proximity to Stars N’ Bars and Cipriani.
The service connects all the major attractions around Yas Island, including Ferrari World, Yas Mall, Yas Waterworld, and all of the island's hotels.
For those looking to dine or enjoy a cocktail while soaking up the ambience of Yas Marina, there are plenty of eateries and bars on site. The Yas Viceroy Hotel plays host to three superb restaurants each offering a different cuisine and ensuring a superb dining experience at the centre of the marina.
Closer to the marina’s entrance, visitors will find restaurants and bars with a more relaxed atmosphere. Offering mesmerising vistas and a buzzing vibe, this promenade transforms into a party hub once the sun has set. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, cocktails at Iris and an infectious atmosphere at Stars N' Bars.
Another highlight of the racing event that is not be missed is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts, which take place at the du Arena. Located just five minutes drive from the marina, one of the shuttle buses will be able to take you directly to the venue.
Between du Arena and the marina, the world-renowned Amber Lounge will be in full swing at a special waterfront venue at Yas Links Golf Club. The event dazzles attendees year after year, with F1 drivers and celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Minogue among the event’s impressive roster of guests.
To discover more about the Amber Lounge as well as what other unmissable events are happening during the race weekend in Yas Marina, read the best places to party during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and reach out to your preferred yacht charter broker for the latest availability, special offers, and details surrounding yacht charter costs.
