Yas Island collaborates with Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island in collaboration with Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi Airports have commemorated the airline's first-ever direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Abu Dhabi, with the warmest welcome on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity, the launch was celebrated with a series of memorable moments designed to elevate the guest experience. Upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport, passengers were welcomed with a specially arranged surprise. Beloved Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi characters, Tom and Jerry, greeted guests at the luggage claim area and the Yas Island Lounge, adding a touch of excitement and charm to their journey. Guests also received themed giveaways, including Yas Island tote bags filled with branded merchandise from the destination's award-winning theme parks including Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
This collaboration reflects Yas Island's ongoing efforts and commitment to delivering unforgettable, immersive experiences to visitors from across the globe and contribute toward the continued growth of Abu Dhabi's tourism sector.
About Yas Island
Located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai, Yas Island, offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of leisure and entertainment experiences. From award-winning theme parks such as Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi to incredible attractions such as the record-breaking CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and the thrilling Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), visitors are bound to discover a world of entertainment options all within the 25 sq. km island.
Yas Island boasts world-class shopping at Abu Dhabi's largest mall Yas Mall, eclectic dining at Yas Marina and Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi's vibrant day to night attraction and award-winning golf at Yas Links golf course. The island offers a year-round line-up of spectacular musical, entertainment and family events at Etihad Arena, the Middle East's largest indoor entertainment venue and houses ten incredible hotels, including W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, and The WB™ Abu Dhabi, the world's first Warner Bros. themed hotel. The destination also features WHITE Abu Dhabi, a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory indoor venue and more than 165 dining experiences dotting the island - complementing these attractions is a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.
With the opening of SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the World's Largest Indoor Marine Life Theme Park, Yas Island continues to add more attractions to its incredible roster.
About Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi:
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi is an incredibly immersive indoor theme park and the largest in the region which promises unforgettable experiences for the whole family operated by Miral Experiences. Across six lands, the Park brings to life fan-favorite DC Super Heroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, alongside beloved Animation characters like Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and The Flintstones. There's no shortage of fun-filled adventures to be had at Warner Bros. World, with 29 state-of-the-art exhilarating rides, interactive family-friendly attractions and unique live entertainment shows for guests to enjoy. Located steps away from the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Theme Park, the world's first Warner Bros. themed hotel, The WB™ Abu Dhabi opened its doors in November 2021.
Since its opening in 2018, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has won over 40 prestigious industry awards. In 2021, the park was named Best Theme Park in the Middle East by the International Travel Awards and the Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction by the World Travel Awards among others. In 2022, the park was granted the MENA Stevie Awards, What's On Awards, International Travel Awards, Stevie Awards, World Travel Awards, THEA TEA Awards and Arabian Best of Best Awards among others. Most recently it won the Gold Award for Innovation in the Use of Viral Media in 2023 at the MENA Stevie Awards, along with the Best Family Theme Park (Region / Continent Level) at the International Business Awards. In 2023 the theme park also held the title of Best Day Out at the MENALAC Awards and most recently received the title 'Best use of limited budget' in a campaign at the 2023 MEPRA Awards.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi was developed by Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading curator of magnetic experiences and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros. Discovery's iconic characters, stories, and brands. The Park is managed and operated by Miral Experiences, the leading operator of world-class theme parks, entertainment experiences and cultural attractions.
JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics., THE FLINTSTONES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera., THE JETSONS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera., SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera., TOM AND JERRY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co., LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., WARNER BROS. WORLD, WB SHIELD © & ™ WBEI. (s23)
For more information, please visit: WBWorldYasIsland.com.
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