The first weekend of December will see all eyes on Abu Dhabi as race weekend rolls into town, and for those in the know, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the place to fuel all your entertainment needs. Straddling the legendary Yas Marina Circuit, the iconic, grid-shelled hotel is the perfect vantage point for guests who wish to put themselves in pole position for all the adrenaline-pumping action, both on and off the racetrack.
Home to 499 rooms and suites, there is plenty of space to stay and play. Place yourself in a Fantastic Suite, where you can experience the roar of the engine as well as the vibrations as the drivers zip by. Or crank up the energy to your weekend in the aptly named E-WOW suite that boasts more than 400 square-metres of ultimate luxury spread over two floors, alongside a private lap pool and 180-degree panoramas of Yas Island. For those wishing to host a get-together, check out one of the property’s Hospitality Suites. Replete with a private viewing deck that yields direct views of the track, guests have everything they need at their fingertips for four thrilling days of race action.
Accommodation secured, it’s time to put your weekend into overdrive with an exhilarating round-up of electrifying entertainment and a plethora of culinary events. Ensuring that you are fuelled until the chequered flag is waved, Garage restaurant welcomes guests to treat themselves to four trackside brunches, each perfectly timed for each session from Friday to Sunday, with either indoor or outdoor seating getting you closer to the action while you feast away. Throughout the three-hour B.I.G Race Weekend Brunch, you can indulge in bottles of bubbles and expertly crafted cocktails while you savour caviar, sushi, seafood, elite cuts and those sweet delights from the Tart Van. And what’s more, all brunch guests can finish the night with complimentary access to the Yasalam after-race concerts featuring Eminem, Muse and Maroon 5.
Don’t forget to hit the brakes and slow down with an experience at the two-storey SPA by W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Boasting nine treatment rooms, an Instagrammable light therapy room and shimmering steam therapy room, immerse yourself in Middle Eastern relaxation with one of the spa’s signature treatments. Our tip is to opt for the snooze-inducing scrub massage, Abu Dhabi Soul. Once rejuvenated, head to the effortlessly cool, rooftop pool, WET Deck for sun, sounds and swimming.
Abu Dhabi race weekend is nearly upon us. Are you ready?
