Miral officially opens Yas Bay Waterfront and welcomes visitors with an exciting line-up of entertainment and events

-Set to be the capital's day-to-night dining,entertainment and leisure destination

- The waterfront welcomed guests on December 1stin time for the UAE's National Day weekend

- Yas Bay Waterfront visitors can expect thrilling activations until year end

ABU DHABI,UAE,Dec. 2,2021 -- Officially opened yesterday,Yas Bay Waterfront,Abu Dhabi's leading waterfront destination,welcomed visitors to the capital's newest hotspot. Developed by Miral,Abu Dhabi's leading curator of magnetic experiences,Yas Bay Waterfront offers world-class day-to-night dining,internationally acclaimed entertainment and premier leisure experiences.

The waterfront destination opened with an exhilarating line-up of entertainment and events that coincided with the UAE's National Day weekend and until year end,visitors can expect exhilarant activations and performances around the clock.

Yas Bay Waterfront brings a wide array of international concepts and a dynamic mix of licensed restaurants and lounges as well as cafés. The vibrant destination features Pier71,a three-kilometre boardwalk and Etihad Arena,the Middle East's largest live entertainment venue and five-star Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.

Gurjit Singh,Chief Portfolio Officer at Miral,said: "We are delighted to see visitors enjoy all that Yas Bay Waterfront has to offer. The waterfront is a key component of Yas Island,enforcing the island's position as a top global destination for entertainment,leisure and business. This milestone is a testament to Miral's successful track record in developing award-winning attractions and mixed-use projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi."

The waterfront rolled out an all-UAE themed parade with an Emirati Flag performance,Emirati marching drummers and Ayallah dancers. Visitors enjoyed a thrilling line-up of entertainment including fireworks,light shows,LED Butterflies and Poi dancers, marching drummers and giant puppet dancers.

The waterfront will serve up mouth-watering cuisine from every corner of the world. Located at Pier71 is Paradiso,the brainchild of renowned restaurateur Nicole Rubi and Michelin-star Chef Pierre Gagnaire,blending Mediterranean cuisine with the French Riviera. Asian-inspired fare will feature with Japanese street food at Akiba Dori and the fusion flavours at Asia Asia. Satisfying meat-lovers, Hunter and Barrel will make its first appearance in Abu Dhabi.

For visitors looking for an electric night out,the Trio-Buddha Bar lounges,Siddartha,Bushra and Zeera open in Pier71 and Lock,Stock & Barrel (LSB) located at the boardwalk. Finally,making the first appearance outside its home country is the Ibiza-import beach club,Café del Mar,featuring a summer-fresh menu and infinity pool.

Additionally,homegrown concepts from Dubai,The Lighthouse and Drop Coffee,willoffer menus of seasonal foods in addition to specialty coffee. The waterfront will soon welcome a wider group of F&B outlets soon that will include La Carnita,Emmy Squared Pizza,Daikan Izakaya,Pop City and more!

Yas Bay Waterfront is five minutes away from Yas Island's award-winning attractions and experiences,including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,Yas Waterworld,Warner Bros. World™Abu Dhabi,and CLYMB™Abu Dhabi.

Visitors enjoyed a thrilling line-up of entertainment

Yas Bay Waterfront welcomed visitors to the capital’s newest hotspot