Set half on land and half on water, The Yas Hotel comprises two buildings, which span the Yas Marina Formula I circuit track. The exterior is covered with 5,000 LED lights enabling the hotel to display different shades and colours, including animations.
Opened November 2009
Owner Aldar Properties
General manager Jean-Francois Laurent
Executive chef Daniel Nuss
Designer Architecture by Eamon Tobin and Heidar Sadeki; interiors by James Dilley
Bedrooms 499
Facilities includes eight restaurants offering Arabic, Indian tandoori, Italian and Japanese food; two bars from the Buddha Bar brand; a spa; and two rooftop swimming pools.
Prices from AED 3,500 (£587)
Address PO Box 131808, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Telephone 00 971 2 656 0000
Website www.theyashotel.com