The world's only hotel that sits astride an F1 circuit, straddling the Yas Marina Circuit with rooms overlooking the race track on one side and the marina on the other. A distinctive grid of 499 illuminated ETFE panels covers the exterior. The W's beach club, Yas Viceroy-style pool, and proximity to all Yas Island theme parks make it ideal.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island straddles the Yas Marina Circuit itself, making it the only hotel in the world built directly over an active Formula 1 Grand Prix track, and sits within Yas Island's entertainment district, roughly 20 minutes from the airport and walking distance from Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and Yas Mall. The building's most recognizable feature is its exterior grid of 499 illuminated ETFE panels, which shifts color after dark and has made the hotel a Yas Island landmark in its own right. Rooms split into two distinct outlooks: track-view rooms overlook the circuit itself, popular during race weekends, while marina-view rooms face the yachts and waterfront on the opposite side. The 499 rooms and suites lean toward bold, contemporary design typical of the W brand, with mood lighting and statement furniture rather than traditional Arabian styling. Dining includes Angar for modern Indian cuisine and BLU Bar & Grill, alongside a nightlife scene built around the hotel's WET Deck pool and rooftop lounge. The resort has two pools and a beach club, a spa, and a well-equipped gym, and its proximity to Yas Island's theme parks makes it popular with families outside race season, while its nightlife and F1 access draw a younger, event-driven crowd during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Amenities
- F1 track views
- Two pools
- Beach club
- Multiple restaurants
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Concierge
- Kids amenities
- Butler service
- Nightclub
Location
Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
24.4670, 54.6035 View on map
Highlights
- Only hotel in the world built over an active Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit
- Illuminated exterior grid of 499 ETFE panels that changes color at night
- Walking distance to Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and Yas Marina
Tips for visiting
- Book months ahead for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, when track-view rooms sell out first and rates rise sharply
- Choose a marina-view room outside race season for a quieter stay away from circuit noise testing
- Use the hotel's walking access to Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld to skip shuttle transfers
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public areas are available throughout the resort.