Yas Island Theme Park Tickets

Abu Dhabi's island of theme parks — Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld — as a day trip from Dubai.

See also:Abu Dhabi & Day Trips

Planning a day on Yas Island

The parks

Yas Island, on the edge of Abu Dhabi, gathers the country's biggest theme parks a few minutes apart. Ferrari World, under its huge red roof, is the home of Formula Rossa, one of the fastest roller coasters in the world, along with gentler rides and the history of the brand. Warner Bros. World is indoors too, with Looney Tunes and DC superheroes in themed lands such as Gotham City and Metropolis.

Next to them are Yas Waterworld, an outdoor water park of slides and wave pools, SeaWorld Yas Island, a marine-life park with its rides and shows under one roof, and CLYMB, with indoor skydiving and a climbing wall. The Yas Marina Circuit hosts the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the year.

Which ticket to choose

A single-park ticket covers one day in one park. Multi-park passes let you choose two or three parks over several days, which is worth it if you stay a night in Abu Dhabi or come back. Some listings let you pick the park when you book.

From Dubai, many listings add a hotel transfer, and some combine the park with an Abu Dhabi city tour — the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the morning, a park in the afternoon. Each listing says which park, transport and stops are included. The list is ranked by traveller reviews.

Practical tips

Yas Island is about an hour and a half by road from Dubai, more at rush hour, so a park day is a full day: leave in the morning and arrive at opening time. Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld are indoors and air-conditioned, which makes them a good choice in summer; Yas Waterworld is best from October to April or early in the day.

The biggest rides have minimum heights and health rules — check them before you go if you travel with children. On a combo with the Grand Mosque, bring clothes that cover arms and legs, and a headscarf for women.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Yas Island from Dubai?

About an hour and a half by road from central Dubai, a little less from Dubai Marina and Jebel Ali. Most listings include a hotel transfer both ways.

Which park on Yas Island is best for children?

Warner Bros. World suits younger children best, with its cartoon characters and gentle rides. Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld have more thrill rides for teenagers; SeaWorld suits every age.

Can you visit two parks in one day?

It is possible but tiring: each park easily fills a day. Multi-park passes are valid over several days, so most visitors spread them out.

Are the Yas Island parks open in summer?

Yes — Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld are indoors and air-conditioned all year. Yas Waterworld is outdoors; in summer go early, before the midday heat.