W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the world’s only hotel built directly above a Formula 1 The circuit offers sweeping views from Yas Marina all the way to the track. It is also an instantly recognizable city landmark, thanks to its futuristic grid shell canopy that glows with a rainbow at night, thanks to over 5,000 LED lights. Yas Circuit hosts race events all year round, which means that you will hear roaring engines. If you like flashy backdrops, then the super yachts in Yas Marina provide a stunning one. The rooms, which are soundproofed, feature sleek, curved and modern furniture in chrome, black or white. It’s the multi-kitchen restaurant Garage that is the most popular. Five distinct concepts are served, from Asian bites to meats grilled on a grill, under one roof. Brooklyn Chop House offers a classic steak with bold Asian dishes. Pappas Taverna is more Mediterranean, serving mezze and seafood in a breezy island-style setting. Yas Island is only 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi’s downtown, and harbors some of the emirate’s top family attractions, including Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and Yas Waterworld—all just steps or short taxi rides from the W.
