The best place to stay in Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, for race weekend
The Formula 1® season motors to a thrilling crescendo at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and you can put yourself in the heart of the action with a stay at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
By Joanna Tweedy | October 9, 2025
Buckle up for an exhilarating season finale weekend watching our longstanding partners, McLaren F1 Team, take to the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE’s shimmering capital city. Combine the high-octane energy of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with sunny days spent exploring Yas Island’s many attractions.
A winning stay
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starts with blue skies and ends with drivers racing under floodlights. Guests with seats at Main Grandstand at Yas Marina Circuit enjoy a clear view of the starting grid and the spectacular post-race fireworks. Stay at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island to be track-side. You’ll be just an eight-minute drive from the circuit and a stone’s throw from the city’s best attractions. A stay at this family-friendly waterfront hotel includes complimentary access to theme parks, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, and SeaWorld. There are also pools to glide into, a kids’ club, and Yas Beach, a private oasis with white sand and clear water.
Image credit: _British Grand Prix 2025
Dine and unwind
Yas Island is the ideal place to come back down to earth after watching the biggest Formula 1® stars compete. This state-of-the-art entertainment complex has something to suit every age group, including shopping and restaurants galore. For casual alfresco eats, head poolside to Capila at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, or get 360° views and a chef-inspired menu at Cafe del Mar. The hotel's Korean restaurant, Nuri Grill and Bar, specializes in barbecue alongside East Asian favorites, including spicy kimchi stew and fried dumplings, with a private karaoke room on offer too. For pure relaxation, book a locally inspired massage, hammam session, or afternoon tea at eforea spa, or simply retreat to your spacious, stylish room and take in the Yas Island seascapes.
The highlights:
- Best time to visit Yas Island: Fall, winter, and spring
- Race weekend: December 5 - 7, 2025
- Don’t miss: Five fan zones at Yas Marina Circuit, theme parks including Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, shopping at Yas Mall
- Where to stay: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
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Joanna Tweedy
Joanna Tweedy is an award-winning travel writer and editor who lives in London. A former U.K. national newspaper travel editor, she now contributes across many titles, and specializes in writing about family travel, wellness breaks and luxury vacations.
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