Yas Island and Saadiyat Island have received 170 regional and international awards in 2023 after being recognised as a premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said: “Achieving a stellar track record of success across the tourism ecosystem within Abu Dhabi is a proud testament to our relentless commitment in bolstering Abu Dhabi’s position as a global tourism hub. Award-winning destinations and attractions across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island continue to define new industry benchmarks while contributing to the growth and economic diversification of the emirate.”

Yas Island received several awards, including recognition from the World Travel Awards as World’s Leading Theme Park Destination, the International Travel Awards as the Best Holiday Destination at the regional and continental levels, as well as the title of Best Entertainment Destination at the country level. It also received the MENALAC 2023 award for being the Best-Integrated Leisure Destination.

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi won World’s Leading Theme Park for the fifth year in a row at World Travel Awards. The theme park was also awarded a Silver for Innovation in the Use of Events at the MENA Stevie Awards. Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi received the Middle East’s Leading Water Park title at the World Travel Awards, while Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi earned the title of the Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards and CLYMB Yas Island, Abu Dhabi received the title of the Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023.

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi received the award in Outstanding Achievement at the esteemed TEA Awards. Yas Island received the title of Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi 2023 at the Business Traveler Awards 2023. Etihad Arena won the Sports and Recreation category at the 2023 International Architecture Award by The Chicago Athenaeum and was also recognised as a finalist for Venue of the Year, at the 2023 The Stadium Business Awards.

Nurai Island received the title of the Best Leading Villa Resort 2023 at the World Travel Awards, while Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort received four awards, including Abu Dhabi’s Leading Resort 2023 and the World’s Leading Luxury Resort and Villas. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas received eight awards, including Abu Dhabi’s Leading Beach Resort 2023, at the World Travel Awards.