Thrills, art fuel record summer in Abu Dhabi

YAS AND SAADIYAT ISLANDS DRAW VISITORS IN LARGE NUMBERS

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE

Abu Dhabi just had its best tourism season yet — and not just because of summer.

Miral, the developer behind Abu Dhabi's biggest leisure destinations, reported a record-breaking summer across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, with visitor numbers and hotel bookings hitting new highs.

Both islands saw double-digit growth, turning what's usually a quiet summer into a tourism success story — one that's putting Abu Dhabi firmly on the map for global travellers.

Theme parks draw crowds

Yas Island's attractions shattered previous records. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi led the charge, drawing families, thrill-seekers, and tourists from across the world.