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Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Yas Island records over 38 million visits in 2024
Miral has announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's global positioning as a leading tourism destination. Unveiled at Arabian Travel Market 2025, Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits in 2024, a 10 per cent increase over 2023. Hotel occupancy reached 82 per cent, peaking at 905 in August, with a 9 percent year-on-year increase and a 17 per cent rise in average daily rate. Saadiyat Island also achieved a 10 per cent increase in hotel and museum visitation, reported WAM. Dr Mohamed Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, said the performance reflects the company's alignment with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy and its focus on sustainable growth and economic diversification. 'These results highlight the strength of our strategic partnerships and our ongoing commitment to elevating Abu Dhabi's global appeal,' he said. Yas Island's theme parks and CLYMB recorded a 20 per cent rise in visitation, with GCC traffic up 56 percent and international visits up 40 per cent, driven by growth from India (44 per cent), China (81 per cent), the UK (40 per cent) and Russia (29 per cent). Attendance at consumer events rose 10 per cent, supported by a year-round calendar of concerts and shows including Hamilton, UFC, Formula 1, NBA, Disney on Ice and the Wireless Festival. Business tourism also grew, with a 17 per cent increase in events and a 7 per cent rise in room nights. To support this growth, Miral unveiled the Yas Island Metaverse project in collaboration with e& enterprise, offering virtual experiences of the destination's venues and attractions. Saadiyat Island achieved 74 per cent hotel occupancy in 2024 and a 14 percent rise in ADR. Key source markets included the UK (11 per cent growth), India (30 per cent) and China (58 per cent), reinforcing the island's positioning as a cultural and leisure destination. Upcoming openings include a 16,900 sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld in summer 2025, featuring 12 new rides, and a 560m beachfront development at Yas Bay. Warner Bros. World Yas Island will expand with DC attractions, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and two new rides. Saadiyat Island's cultural offerings were bolstered by the launch of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on 18th April and the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, set to be the region's largest when completed by the end of 2025. In 2024, Yas Island received over 175 global awards, while Saadiyat Island earned more than 20, cementing its status as the Middle East's leading beach destination. Miral, which manages Yas Island and leads Saadiyat Island's destination strategy, continues to support Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually, create 178,000 jobs and contribute AED90 billion to the national GDP.
Gulf Business
30-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Yas Island sees 38 million visits, Saadiyat Island grows 10% in 2024: Miral
Images: Supplied Miral, the developer behind Abu Dhabi's popular leisure destinations, announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, driven by surging demand from regional and international markets. Unveiled during the Arabian Travel Market 2025, Yas Island welcomed over 38 million visits, marking a ten per cent year-on-year increase and its strongest performance since 2019. Saadiyat Island also recorded a 10 per cent rise in visitors, underscoring its appeal as a luxury cultural and beach destination. 'These exceptional results are a testament to our commitment to contributing to Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a leading global destination,' said Dr Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Hospitality numbers up across Yas Island's hospitality sector hit 82 per cent occupancy, peaking at 90 per cent in August, alongside a 17 per cent increase in average daily rate (ADR). Theme parks and CLYMB Abu Dhabi saw a 20 per cent jump in attendance, with GCC visitation up 56 per cent and international visits surging 40 per cent, led by India (44 per cent), China (81 per cent), UK (40 per cent) and Russia (29 per cent). The destination's growing status as an events powerhouse was underscored by a ten per cent rise in consumer event attendance in 2024. Major highlights included concerts by Diljit Dosanjh and the Backstreet Boys, the Wireless Festival, NBA, UFC, and Formula 1, as well as regional premieres of hit musicals like Hamilton and Life of Pi . Business tourism also surged, with a seventeen per cent increase in conferences and a seven per cent rise in room nights. Miral revealed its latest digital initiative — a Yas Island Metaverse developed with e& enterprise — aiming to elevate corporate engagement through immersive virtual experiences. Hotel occupancy grew on Saadiyat Island, reports Miral On Saadiyat Island, hotel occupancy hit 74 per cent in 2024, with ADR growing 14 per cent. The island saw significant inbound growth from China (58 per cent), India (30 per cent) and the UK (11 per cent), cementing its appeal as a nature and culture-focused destination. Yas Waterworld expansion announced Looking ahead, Miral is set to unveil a host of new attractions in 2025, further enhancing Abu Dhabi's position as a global leisure and cultural hub. A major expansion of Yas Waterworld is slated for summer 2025, featuring 12 new rides, including the world's first blaster ride designed for kids. At Yas Bay, a 560-metre beachfront development will add to the lifestyle offerings along Yas Bay Waterfront, complementing the area's vibrant leisure scene. Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will also see a significant footprint expansion, with new DC attractions, the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and two additional rides, building on the theme park's immersive experiences. Meanwhile, on Saadiyat Island, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi — expected to be the largest of its kind in the region—is on track for completion by the end of 2025. The museum will offer visitors a captivating journey through the history of the natural world and the diversity of life on Earth. Adding to the cultural landscape, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opened its doors on April 18 at the Saadiyat Cultural District. Spanning 17,000 square metres, the multi-sensory art experience was developed in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Japanese art collective teamLab, and is operated by Miral Experiences. These milestones reflect Abu Dhabi's broader Tourism Strategy 2030, which targets 39.3 million visitors annually, Dhs90bn in GDP contribution, and 178,000 new tourism jobs. Read:
Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Yas, Saadiyat islands set tourism records in 2024
Miral has announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's global positioning as a leading tourism destination. Unveiled at Arabian Travel Market 2025, Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits in 2024, a 10 percent increase over 2023. Hotel occupancy reached 82 percent, peaking at 905 in August, with a 9 percent year-on-year increase and a 17 percent rise in average daily rate. Saadiyat Island also achieved a 10 percent increase in hotel and museum visitation. Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, said the performance reflects the company's alignment with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy and its focus on sustainable growth and economic diversification. 'These results highlight the strength of our strategic partnerships and our ongoing commitment to elevating Abu Dhabi's global appeal,' he said. Yas Island's theme parks and CLYMB recorded a 20 percent rise in visitation, with GCC traffic up 56 percent and international visits up 40 percent, driven by growth from India (44 percent), China (81 percent), the UK (40 percent) and Russia (29 percent). Attendance at consumer events rose 10 percent, supported by a year-round calendar of concerts and shows including Hamilton, UFC, Formula 1, NBA, Disney on Ice and the Wireless Festival. Business tourism also grew, with a 17 percent increase in events and a 7 percent rise in room nights. To support this growth, Miral unveiled the Yas Island Metaverse project in collaboration with e& enterprise, offering virtual experiences of the destination's venues and attractions. Saadiyat Island achieved 74 percent hotel occupancy in 2024 and a 14 percent rise in ADR. Key source markets included the UK (11 percent growth), India (30 percent) and China (58 percent), reinforcing the island's positioning as a cultural and leisure destination. Upcoming openings include a 16,900 sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld in summer 2025, featuring 12 new rides, and a 560m beachfront development at Yas Bay. Warner Bros. World Yas Island will expand with DC attractions, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and two new rides. Saadiyat Island's cultural offerings were bolstered by the launch of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on 18th April and the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, set to be the region's largest when completed by the end of 2025. In 2024, Yas Island received over 175 global awards, while Saadiyat Island earned more than 20, cementing its status as the Middle East's leading beach destination. Miral, which manages Yas Island and leads Saadiyat Island's destination strategy, continues to support Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually, create 178,000 jobs and contribute AED90 billion to the national GDP.
Arabian Business
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi tourism boosted as Yas and Saadiyat Islands see visitor surge
Abu Dhabi developer Miral has announced record-breaking visitor numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth. Yas Island recorded more than 38m visits in 2024, a 10 per cent increase over 2023, according to Miral. Hotel occupancy reached 82 per cent, peaking at 90.5 per cent in August, with a 9 per cent year-on-year increase and a 17 per cent rise in average daily rate. Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island also achieved a 10 per cent increase in hotel and museum visitation. Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, said the performance reflects the company's alignment with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy and its focus on sustainable growth and economic diversification. He said: 'These results highlight the strength of our strategic partnerships and our ongoing commitment to elevating Abu Dhabi's global appeal'. Yas Island's theme parks and CLYMB recorded a 20 per cent rise in visitation, with GCC traffic up 56 per cent and international visits up 40 per cent, driven by growth from India (44 per cent), China (81 per cent), the UK (40 per cent) and Russia (29 per cent). Attendance at consumer events rose 10 per cent, supported by a year-round calendar of concerts and shows including Hamilton, UFC, Formula 1, NBA, Disney on Ice and the Wireless Festival. Business tourism also grew, with a 17 per cent increase in events and a 7 per cent rise in room nights. To support this growth, Miral unveiled the Yas Island Metaverse project in collaboration with e& enterprise, offering virtual experiences of the destination's venues and attractions. Saadiyat Island achieved 74 per cent hotel occupancy in 2024 and a 14 per cent rise in ADR. Key source markets included the UK (11 per cent growth), India (30 per cent) and China (58 per cent), reinforcing the island's positioning as a cultural and leisure destination. Upcoming openings include a 16,900sq m expansion of Yas Waterworld in summer 2025, featuring 12 new rides, and a 560m beachfront development at Yas Bay. Warner Bros. World Yas Island will expand with DC attractions, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and two new rides. Saadiyat Island's cultural offerings were bolstered by the launch of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on April 18 and the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, set to be the region's largest when completed by the end of 2025. In 2024, Yas Island received over 175 global awards, while Saadiyat Island earned more than 20, cementing its status as the Middle East's leading beach destination. Miral, which manages Yas Island and leads Saadiyat Island's destination strategy, continues to support Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually, create 178,000 jobs and contribute AED90bn ($24.5bn) to the national GDP.
Al Etihad
29-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Yas, Saadiyat islands set tourism records in 2024
29 Apr 2025 17:23 ABU DHABI (WAM) Miral has announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's global positioning as a leading tourism at Arabian Travel Market 2025, Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits in 2024, a 10 percent increase over 2023. Hotel occupancy reached 82 percent, peaking at 905 in August, with a nine percent year-on-year increase and a 17 percent rise in average daily rate. Saadiyat Island also achieved a 10 percent increase in hotel and museum CEO of Miral, Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, said the performance reflects the company's alignment with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy and its focus on sustainable growth and economic diversification.'These results highlight the strength of our strategic partnerships and our ongoing commitment to elevating Abu Dhabi's global appeal,' he Island's theme parks and CLYMB recorded a 20 percent rise in visitation, with GCC traffic up 56 percent and international visits up 40 percent, driven by growth from India (44 percent), China (81 percent), the UK (40 percent) and Russia (29 percent). Attendance at consumer events rose 10 percent, supported by a year-round calendar of concerts and shows including Hamilton, UFC, Formula 1, NBA, Disney on Ice, and the Wireless tourism also grew, with a 17 percent increase in events and a seven percent rise in room nights. To support this growth, Miral unveiled the Yas Island Metaverse project in collaboration with e& enterprise, offering virtual experiences of the destination's venues and Island achieved 74 percent hotel occupancy in 2024 and a 14 percent rise in ADR. Key source markets included the UK (11 percent growth), India (30 percent) and China (58 percent), reinforcing the island's positioning as a cultural and leisure openings include a 16,900 sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld in summer 2025, featuring 12 new rides, and a 560m beachfront development at Yas Bros. World Yas Island will expand with DC attractions, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and two new Island's cultural offerings were bolstered by the launch of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on April 18 and the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, set to be the region's largest when completed by the end of 2024, Yas Island received over 175 global awards, while Saadiyat Island earned more than 20, cementing its status as the Middle East's leading beach destination. Miral, which manages Yas Island and leads Saadiyat Island's destination strategy, continues to support Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually, create 178,000 jobs and contribute Dh90 billion to the national GDP.
