W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island

★★★★★Yas Island, Abu DhabiSpecialist pick

Overview

W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island sits directly on top of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit, the only hotel in the world built that way. It's a design-led, high-energy property that suits families chasing theme parks by day and adults wanting decent nightlife by night, plus motorsport fans who book a year ahead for race weekend.

Two rooftop pools split the crowd: SUN Deck is the family one with a shallower pool and a Kids Zone with soft play, WET Deck is adults-only with daybeds and a resident DJ. There's no beach on site, but the hotel runs a free shuttle to Yas Beach Club a few minutes away. AWAY Spa has a hammam and treatment rooms, and service leans stylish-but-busy rather than quiet-and-attentive.

This isn't a resort for anyone wanting a private beach or hushed family pool time — the WET Deck's party vibe and Friday nights at W Lounge mean noise carries, and some guests find the family pool gets crowded. Grand Prix weekend sells out and prices spike, so either commit early or aim for a quieter month outside race season.

on top of F1 racetrack
two rooftop pools
adults-only pool deck
family pool deck
kids zone soft play
free shuttle to yas beach club
away spa with hammam
free shuttle to theme parks
pet friendly
499 rooms and suites

Rooms

Good to know

Meal plans: Room only · Bed & breakfast
Paid at the hotel: The tourism dirham fee and any security deposit
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Eating and drinking

Garage — The hotel's main food hub with several cuisine stations under one roof, from Asian to international grill. Casual enough for children at breakfast and dinner, with a terrace overlooking the track.
Brooklyn Chop House — A steakhouse with an Asian flair, blending classic cuts with dim sum-style dishes. Feels more grown-up and is better suited to an adult dinner than a young family meal.
W Lounge — The hotel's signature lounge bar with three bars, a resident DJ and views over the marina and track. Adults-only, known for its theme nights, so this is an evening-out venue rather than a family stop.
Rush Bar — A sports bar screening major games in an energetic setting, useful on a weekend when you want a casual drink and something to watch rather than a formal dinner.
Roastery — The hotel's coffee house for specialty brews and sweet treats, a good stop for a daytime coffee break between pool sessions rather than a full meal.
WET Deck — The adults-only rooftop pool bar with food and cocktails served poolside through the day into the evening, with a DJ adding to the atmosphere on busier days.
SUN Deck — The family-friendly rooftop deck with light bites and drinks alongside the family pool, a straightforward spot for a casual lunch with children in tow.

Getting there

It's roughly an hour to an hour and a half from Dubai depending on where you start and traffic on the E11, with the hotel about 15 minutes from central Abu Dhabi and around 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The hotel offers valet parking and its own free shuttle to nearby theme parks and Yas Beach Club, so a transfer is only worth arranging if you'd rather not drive on race weekend.

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