32 ACTIVITIES Yas Island
YAS ISLAND IS HOME TO THE FIRST LINKS GOLF COURSE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, DESIGNED BY KYLE PHILLIPS. THIS CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE, LOCATED ON THE WEST SHORES OF THE ISLAND, OFFERS A 4,000-SQUARE-METRE CLUBHOUSE AS WELL AS FLOODLIT PRACTICE RANGES AND A GOLF ACADEMY
At the first Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and subsequent Grand Prix, the Paddock Club offered a premium corporate entertainment experience, with unrivalled views over the pit lane, fine cuisine and unique oppor- tunities to network among VIPs from the worlds of business, sport and entertainment. Corporate opportunities at Yas Marina Circuit also extend well beyond the Grand Prix. Hospitality is offered at a range of other motors- port events throughout the year. The venue hosts other racing competitions, including the FIA GT 1 World Championship and Yas V8 400, which is sponsored by the GP2 Asia Series. For groups wanting to get closer to the action, Yas Marina Circuit offers a one kilome- tre drag strip and a karting circuit for corporate events. There is also a driving academy, while The Yas Hotel, Yas Marina and Yacht Club also offer numerous venues and activity and enter- tainment options.
Hotel options
Seven hotels opened on Yas Island ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, six of which are operated by internationally renowned brands, while the iconic Yas Hotel is managed by Aldar Hotels & Hospitality. The Yas Hotel is a contemporary iconic hotel that is part of the Yas Island expe- rience. And the six Golf Plaza hotels Ð Crowne Plaza, Staybridge Suites, Rotana, Centro, Radisson Blu and Park Inn Ð provide accommodation for very large meet- ings, previously unavailable in Abu Dhabi.
With Abu Dhabi hotels boasting high occupancy rates in recent years, finding rooms that can host events for between 500 and 1,000 people has not been easy. But having seven hotels on Yas Island has gone some way to partially addressing the issue. The five-star, 500-room Yas Hotel is the flagship property for the hotels cluster. It is positioned half on land and half in the Yas Marina and straddles the Yas Marina Circuit. Visually, it is completely unique with an eye-catching grid shell cloaking the property.
The Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island offers 428 rooms, including a Club Floor and 45 suites. The property has comprehensive meetings facilities with a 500 square-metre ballroom, divisible into four; a boardroom capable of accommodating up to 80; and three meeting rooms, each with a capacity for 50 delegates. Sister property Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island targets the extended- stay market, offering an alternative to a conventional hotel for those who need
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