The hotel is separated into two buildings and linked by a bridge crossing the Yas Marina Circuit. It is most stunning at night when thousands of coloured lights on the Gridshell are lit, highlighting the contemporary spaces and creating a spectacular night spot.
Opt for a deluxe room for stunning views of the marina, the Formula 1 track or the hotel's canopy. With cosy king-sized beds, a flat-screen TV and simple yet stylish design, these standard-type rooms could easily be mistaken for luxury suites. Deluxe rooms are also kitted out with a generously stocked minibar, a lovely seating area and wireless internet. And the bathrooms, ahhh the bathrooms - think rain showers, deep-soak baths, customised mood lighting and all-glass walls.
One of the things you must do at the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is indulge in an ESPA treatment in the spa. Firstly, this space at the luxury spa makes it a true sanctuary, with its relaxation lounge overlooking the marina, a colour therapy room and a hammam and sauna. Treatments include the two-hour Yas Detox (725 AED), which is a full-body treatment including body brushing, an aloe polish, an essential oil body wrap and scalp massage, followed by a detoxifying massage. It's perfect if you need an energising treatment that's much more than an express neck massage!
At Arabic restaurant Atayeb, you can feast on classic dishes, like tagines and stews with a modern twist. The lavish menu features flavours from Mediterranean and Arabic regions cooked over custom-made charcoal stoves and grills. Opt for the tender lamb tagine in a rich sauce or the Lebanese mezze. Skip dining indoors and choose a table outside for a view over the race track and a laidback atmosphere.
Sushi lovers will want to book a table at Kazu, where Head Chef Idfan Meirza creates beautiful Japanese dishes that resemble art. The Wagyu teppanyaki is divine and for dessert, ask for the green tea and blueberry mochi. There is a Sake bar too and for the best dining, sit in front of the chefs' grill to watch them cook up a storm.
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is a place for lounging and Skylite is the ultimate spot to do it. Order a cool cocktail and relax on the roof deck setting with great music and ambiance. It's perfect for a fashionable night out and attracts Abu Dhabi's trendy crowd as well as hotel guests. Afterwards move on to Rush and party to music mixed by international DJs. Visit viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
Innovative and iconic, the five-star Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is a hotel that reflects speed and spectacle. Set within a Formula 1 race track, the hotel's most striking feature is its incredible Gridshell, which features a 219-metre expanse of sweeping steel and 5,096 diamond-shaped glass panels draped over two towers.