Yas Island illuminates as part of #LightItBlue global tribute campaign, recognising frontline and healthcare workers

 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure and entertainment hub, was illuminated in blue yesterday at 8 PM in UAE time in support of the global #LightItBlue campaign where landmarks across the Middle East united to shine a light on frontline and essential workers who are working tirelessly every day. The #LightItBlue campaign recognises and thanks the essential workers for their continued efforts during this unprecedented period.

In addition to three of Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, which lit up blue again, Yas Links golf course, the main entrance of Yas Mall, in addition to Yas Marina Circuit and the Yas Plaza hotels were all blue in support of frontline essential workers. 

Yas Island is a proud supporter of the #StayatHome campaign which urges people to remain at home during the current situation and encourages individuals to share their own blue themed images or videos as part of the #MakeItBlue campaign. 

About Yas Island

Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. 

Yas Island offers holiday makers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and the most enjoyable musical and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island.

Today, Yas Island is home to: the Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIXTM), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and indoor and outdoor concert venues - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.