JEDDAH – Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, named the world's leading tourism project at the World Travel Awards in November 2009, invites everybody from the region and beyond to celebrate with family and friends the Eid Al-Fitr. The Emirati themed waterpark opened its gates at the beginning of this year, and the new Yas Express connecting all attractions free of charge is now in operation. Moreover, Yas Island welcomes leading Arabic singers to formally kick-off the Eid celebrations. Yas Island is truly the right place to be for the holidays, with lots of attractions at stake like the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi shows on Aug. 9-18, featuring a series of spectacular live performances including ‘Khawater Al Dalam', ‘Lightwire Theatre', ‘Urban Grunge' and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi's very own ‘RED' – a Theatrical Spectacular of Speed and Passion. The Yas Central, on the other hand, is bringing the hottest deals and promotions at Yas Racing School that will make the summer fly by. Current summer promotions are available until August which include the Frequent Driver, two for one SST Yas Radical experiences; First Class Flying, buy an SLS AMG Driving Experience and receive an AMG Dynamic Experience free; Practice Makes Perfect, purchase one Learn to Drift Experience and receive 50 percent off the second; and Karting with Friends, purchase one Learn to Drift Experience and receive 50 ff the second. In addition, the Yas Links Abu Dhabi offers Eid Family Buffets at Hickory's during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of Eid. The buffet will be from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. The price will be AED99 per person and complimentary for children 6 years and younger. Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi has the Choices Restaurant which offers Eid Brunches featuring dishes from around the world and the Middle East from the first day of Ramadan until Saturday (Aug. 10) Buffet timings are from 12:30 p.m. – 16:00 p.m. What's more, Viceroy Abu Dhabi offers the Yas state-of the art Eid brunch and feast of culinary delights from around the world at Origins Buffet Restaurant on Friday 12:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Prices range from AED350-195 and only AED35 for the children's buffet. Yas Island offers extra hours of fun instead of long, exhaustive traveling times. For those, not too keen on adrenalin-looping rides, there's always the option of diving into the wonders and enchantments of the waterworld, accelerate in the thrills of motorsport, or chose from a vast range of classical heart-pumping activities including all kind of watersports, golf, tennis, fitness and yoga. And for those who need an ultimate break from all activities, the best place to do so, is in one of Yas Island's sought-after Spas or Yas Beach, the latest attraction and only beach on Yas Island. Simply be there when Yas Island gears up for Eid celebrations. Yas Island offers something to everyone, of all ages. Tourists and guests would experience the seafood spectacular on the first day of Eid, from smoked salmon and tuna tataki to poached shrimps, clams, lobster and sushi selections. There will be something to suit everyone's seafood desires. The second day of Eid Al-Fitr will showcase the Indian delight with pakora, samosa and bhajias. Favorite Indian dishes such as succulent butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, delicious prawn kali mirch and tasty biryani are available: The third day is for The Viceroy American Feast. Savor dishes such as BBQ spare ribs and succulent beef burgers, and the traditional wholesome desserts such as blueberry cheesecake and Mississippi Mud Pie. Price range from AED225–AED175 at 7p.m. to 11p.m. — SG
