Your Yas Island guide

Steps from theme parks, the F1 circuit, the marina, beaches and the airport. Here’s what’s around you when you stay at Casa Duna.

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Your insider guide

Everything we tell our friends when they come visit — the best rides, where to eat, taxi prices, and how to skip the queues. Distances are from Casa Duna at Water’s Edge.

Theme parks (5–10 minutes by car)

• Ferrari World — home of Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest rollercoaster (240 km/h). Open daily 11AM–8PM. ferrariworldabudhabi.com
• SeaWorld Abu Dhabi — the world’s largest indoor aquarium and immersive marine park. Open 10AM–7PM. seaworldabudhabi.com
• Warner Bros. World — fully indoor theme park with DC superheroes and Looney Tunes. Open 11AM–8PM. wbworldabudhabi.com
• Yas Waterworld — over 40 rides and slides, including the record-breaking Dawamah. Open 10AM–6PM. yaswaterworld.com
• CLYMB Yas — the world’s largest indoor skydiving chamber and a 43m climbing wall. Cool, kid-friendly, two genuinely unique experiences in one venue.

Parks are quietest mid-week mornings. Buy tickets in advance through the official sites — the multi-park combos save 30–40%.

F1, concerts and live shows

• Yas Marina Circuit — a 5-minute walk along the marina. Hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Nov 28–Dec 8, 2026), karting, drag racing and corporate days year-round. yasmarinacircuit.com
• Etihad Arena — 5 minutes by car or 15-minute walk. Capacity 18,000. Recent and upcoming shows include Benson Boone, Post Malone, Metallica, Katy Perry, Tarkan and Christina Aguilera. etihadarena.ae
• Yasalam After-Race Concerts — free with a Grand Prix ticket. Past headliners: Eminem, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Drake.

Where to eat

• Yas Marina — the waterfront promenade has Cipriani (upscale Italian), CHAR Pan-Asian-Steakhouse, Aquarium Restaurant (seafood) and Iris (rooftop with views over the F1 circuit). Reservations recommended on weekends.
• Yas Bay Waterfront — the newer promenade by Etihad Arena has Garage (American), Asia Asia (pan-Asian), Al Mrzab (Emirati), Kayan (Lebanese). Casual, family-friendly, sunset views.
• Yas Mall — Mama’esh, Operation: Falafel, plus a full mall food court. Faster, easier with kids.

Want our ranked take? Read our 2026 restaurants guide.

Beaches & outdoor

• Yas Beach — soft sand, calm waters, day passes available with daybeds, watersports, and a beach restaurant. Day passes from ~50 AED weekday, ~100 AED weekend. yasbeachuae.com
• Yas Bay Waterfront — a 1.6 km promenade by the marina with food trucks, music, weekend markets and a kids’ play zone. Free, family-friendly, magical at night.
• Water’s Edge promenade — the canal walk right outside your door is perfect at sunset. Electric scooters in the courtyard let you cover the whole thing.

Getting around

• Zayed International Airport — 10 minutes by car. Most flights into AUH means you can be checked in and showered in under 30 minutes from landing.
• Careem and Uber — the easiest way to move around. Most rides on Yas Island cost 12–30 AED. Both apps work seamlessly here.
• Free parking — every Casa Duna unit comes with a free 24/7 designated covered parking spot in the building’s underground garage. Send us your plate and we’ll register it in PARKONIC before you arrive.
• Walking — the Yas Marina Circuit walkway, Etihad Arena and the Yas Bay promenade are all walkable. Bring a hat in summer.

Beyond Yas Island

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — 25 minutes by car. Open daily, free entry. Modest dress required (abayas provided at the entrance). Sunset visits are unforgettable.
• Louvre Abu Dhabi — 30 minutes by car, on Saadiyat Island. World-class collection in a stunning Jean Nouvel building. Closed Mondays.
• Downtown Abu Dhabi (the Corniche) — 25 minutes. Waterfront promenade, Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers are clustered together. Good for a half-day.
• Dubai Marina — 55 minutes. Doable as a day trip; book the JBR beach side for the easiest mix of beach + dining + shopping.

Practical tips

• Best season — October to April. Daytime 22–30°C, low humidity, every outdoor activity is at its best. May to September is hot (38–45°C) but the indoor parks, the mall and the waterpark stay open.
• What to pack — sunscreen, hat, light layers (AC is cold indoors), and a swimsuit. Modest dress for the mosque.
• Tipping — not required but appreciated. 10% is generous at restaurants.
• Need help? — day-trip planning, last-minute groceries, restaurant bookings — just ask. WhatsApp +971 58 580 2785.