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Abu Dhabi’s Yas Bay Waterfront to open on December 1

Yas Bay Waterfront is a key component of Miral’s multi-billion dirham investment in Yas Island

Developer Miral has announced that its Yas Bay Waterfront destination on Yas Island will open to guests on December 1.

The company said Yas Bay Waterfront is set to be Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day to night destination.

Featuring Pier71 and a 3km Boardwalk, coupled with a variety of dining, leisure and entertainment brands on opening, Yas Bay Waterfront will complement the offerings at Yas Bay, including Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel and Etihad Arena, it added.

Gurjit Singh, chief portfolio officer at Miral, said: “The opening of Yas Bay Waterfront is another proud milestone for Yas Island. This new destination supports our vision for Yas Island to become a global convergence for entertainment, leisure and business, as well as an attractive location for partnerships and investment opportunities.

“We are looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Yas Bay Waterfront to enjoy the exceptional experiences and distinctive international culinary adventure on offer.”

Yas Island.

The destination will feature the Ibiza styled beach club, Café del Mar, known for its distinctive ambience, music, and Mediterranean cuisine, and Paradiso, a globally renowned Mediterranean restaurant helmed by both Nicole Rubi, the woman behind La Petite Maison and Michelin star chef Pierre Gagnaire.

Complementing the offerings are a series of food and beverage experiences in Pier71. These include the trilogy by Buddha-Bar comprising Zeera, Bushra and the Siddharta Lounge; Hunter and Barrel, The Lighthouse, La Carnita, Daikan Izakaya, Lock Stock and Barrel, and Asia Asia.

Several other concepts will also open by year end, including Emmy Squared, Drop Café, and family-friendly venue, Central.

Another two concepts are anticipated to open for business in the coming months, the statement added.

Guests can also expect a line-up of daily entertainment, performances, and events such as DJ nights, parades, musical renditions, along with fireworks displays set to take place on the weekend for the month of December.

Yas Bay Waterfront is a key component being developed as part of Miral’s AED4 billion investment in the overall AED12 billion masterplan of Yas Bay.

Once complete, Yas Bay is set to attract 15,000 future residents and over 10,000 business professionals.

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