Revved-up for opening—Aldar shows YAS Island at ATM

Slated to open in 2009, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is just one of the elements from the entire YAS Island destination that is on display at the Arabian Travel Market being held at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 6th-9th of May.

Industry leaders attending this year's ATM exhibition will have a chance to discuss the details of Yas Island's unique attractions. These include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi which will provide amusement for the entire family, featuring multi-format high tech theatres, a variety of sophisticated driving schools (for both children and adults).

The theme park will also have Ferrari automotive displays as well as food and entertainment. Near the park will be an advanced and sophisticated circuit offering driving courses, which will be the home of the first Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix in 2009.

"Aldar is pleased with the progress being made on YAS Island, and we are looking forward to 2009 when Ferrari World Abu Dhabi together with seven hotels and the race track on YAS Island will be completed.

YAS Island, aside from being a world-class destination is also an integrated development which will also have schools, hospitals, luxury residences, and a significant retail facility. ATM is a great opportunity to showcase what this luxury leisure destination has to offer," commented Ronald Stephen Barrott, CEO, Aldar Properties.

"The Ferrari branded theme park is taking shape and is progressing for its anticipated 2009 opening. The racetrack on YAS Island which will welcome the Grand Prix in 2009 is also progressing for its scheduled completion. We have several elements of these attractions, as well as the YAS Island destination as a whole that we are looking forward to discussing with attendees of this year's exhibition. It is a great meeting ground to bring together industry leaders to discuss what mutual benefit we can gain from ATM," stated Stephen Worrell, Director Mixed Use Development at Yas Island Project

In addition to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the YAS Island luxury leisure destination will also be home to a Warner Bros theme park, a state-of-the-art Water Park, the first Links golf course in the UAE, and a 250,000 square metre retail mall. With luxury hotels, beautiful water front features and beaches, commercial offices, spas, and residences; YAS Island is set to become a unique international tourism and luxury leisure destination.