Feel the rush of adrenaline at the Yas Marina

Imagine twenty four Formula One cars speeding along the tack, the loud engines, the smell of burning rubber and the energy of thousands of screaming motorsport fans at the heart of the Arabian Gulf in the in the plush new Yas Marina Circuit.

The Yas Marina is the latest addition to the Formula One calendar, however its motorsport commitments do not stop there it also plays host to the Australian V8 Supercars Championship, the GP2 Asia Series and a host of other regional sports car series. The circuit was designed by the renowned Herman Tilke who has also designed the Istanbul and Korea Grand Prix circuits. The circuit is actually located thirty minutes away from the capital of UAE – Abu Dhabi.

Yas Island not only comprises of this exciting new circuit but also the Yas Marina Hotel, Ferrari World Theme Park and a host of other tourist attractions such as beaches, restaurants and cafes. With the Middle East being the hub of commerce in recent years, the Yas Marina Grand Prix is one of the most glamorous races of the season, competing with the historical Monaco circuit.

The circuit itself comprises of 21 corners, and a number of straights. Among them is the longest straight path on the Formula One calendar. The circuit has been designed with many overtaking possibilities for the drivers making it a favorite among spectators. In addition it is run as a night race which adds that extra dimension of excitement.

Last year’s race saw Sebastian Vettel snatching victory for the Red Bull Racing Team and with it the Driver’s World Championship. The pre-race favorites for the title; Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso were left in the wake of the young German’s dominance as their challenge was easily overcome.


With a seating capacity of over 40,000, this race promises to be a spectacle that every visitor to Abu Dhabi should witness. It is located within easy reach of many Abu Dhabi resorts such as Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. With the Middle East being well known for its hospitality guests will be find their stay at Luxury Abu Dhabi Hotels nothing but blissful.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – An Exciting Day of Races

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. For a desert nation, the landscape can be quite diverse, with pristine beaches and rugged mountain ranges located close to the city. An ongoing re-greening programme is also making rapid changes. The city is blessed with beautiful sunny skies all year round, making it a vacation spot for all seasons. The thriving cosmopolitan city offers glorious shopping opportunities, exciting desert adventures and a plethora of tourist attractions.


Abu Dhabi also hosts a Formula One Grand Prix, having won the right to do so until 2016. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, is one of the most highly anticipated events in the racing calendar. The races are held at the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosted the worlds first Formula One Festival in 2007. The first Grand Prix held there occurred two years later in 2009, where it served as the final venue for the 2009 Formula One season. This year the penultimate race will take place between on the13th of November, although the date may be changed. Tickets already on sale.


The Yas Marina Circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke. It is about 5 kilometres in length and features 21 exciting turns. The circuit is located on the beautiful Yas Island, and is the perfect setting for the high octane thrills of the F1 races. There are four main grandstands, and the circuit has a capacity of over 40,000 people. The Yas Marina Circuit is known among racing enthusiasts as an innovative venue, with a completely covered grandstand and underground pit lane exits. A theme park and a water park, both attached to the racing, course provide off season entertainment.


The right Abu Dhabi Resort offers more than accommodation, it offers an experience to remember. Those looking for Abu Dhabi Beach Hotels can try the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, which is located on the surprisingly green island of Sir Bani Yas. Providing a multitude of luxury services, travellers will find it the ideal place to relax and be pampered. It is also conveniently located, with the best of Abu Dhabi within easy reach.

Dubai Sports City – Sporting Revitalized

Looking at the perfectly designed Dubai Sports City, known as one of the world’s largest integrated sports complexes constructed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a haven tailor made for sporting enthusiasts the world over.

Dubai being the city of development brings out another giant feature dedicated to taking international sport to the next level. You will be amazed at the facilities it offers and a visit over to one of the most anticipated sporting facilities is yours to experience.

This sporting city is known as a city inside the city due to its extravagant amenities that take you on a rollercoaster ride of entertainment offering the highest quality and excitement.

This facility not only offers a sportsman with first class treatment, you too are spoiled for choice with the facilities provided & put together and some of which are; live international sporting events such as rugby, football, cricket, tennis, golf etc. live musical concerts, shopping malls, restaurants, community centres and ice rinks that ensemble this magnificent creation.

This efficiently constructed sporting venue is where you need to be, with a giant fleet of retail stores to provide you with everything you need at every turn the choices are endless. Satisfy your lifestyle, enhance your experiences and brace yourself to be blown away.

The Dubai Sports City is a creation to enhance one’s lifestyle stitched with leisure, sports and every possible facility ever required by you to work, shop, play and watch live sport. It is a traveler’s paradise left to unravel.

Adding to your ever-increasing holiday experience is a hotel in Dubai that provides you with the perfect accommodation. Dubai luxury hotels, is pleasure and state of the art personified to make your stay memorable and exclusive. The Grand Millennium Dubai boasting elegant amenities provides you with a comprehensive stay.

Golf holiday in Dubai – where Tiger Woods plays

For a country that belongs to the United Arab Emirates, Dubai isn’t what you first expect it to be. Your first entry in to the country from the airport will take you through streets that are lined with skyscrapers and the roads dotted with the latest models of luxury cars from Ferraris to Lamborghinis. This country has made its money from oil, and made a good job of sustaining the healthy and wealthy lifestyle that it still enjoys today. Citizens of Dubai are not solely Arabs anymore, as with most countries, this metropolis is home to a melting pot of cultures from Asian countries as well as a generous sprinkling of westerners. The old mixes with the new here, you can find the latest trends in fashion one day and the next watch traditional camel races. Possibly one of the most famous aspects of Dubai is the advent of the shopping festival; this city gives you a good reason to spend your money. The gold souks of Dubai are yet another sight worth seeing; the unimaginable display of gold jewellery spread over a vast expanse will leave you breathless.

Of the many things to do in Dubai, one that will attract the business executive is the exceptional golfing facilities that can be found in the city. Two of the most prominent and reputed establishments in the country are the Emirates Golf Club and the Dubai Creek Club. One must remember that playing golf is not the sole purpose of these establishments, as they are used as networking points and these clubs also provide some great places to dine along with state of the art fitness facilities.

Emirates Golf Club was voted as the number one golf course out of a hundred by US Golf Digest in May 2009. Hosting the PGA European Tour, Dubai Dessert Classic and Dubai Ladies Masters, one can expect to tee off from the same place that the famous Tiger Woods did! The Dubai Creek Gold & Yacht Club is yet another establishment that reigns in much repute for its 18 hole championship course, 9 hole Par 3 course. With six restaurants, golfing academy, berth marina, this lifestyle resort is par above excellence.

When visiting Dubai, it is advisable to make a careful choice with the vast array of hotel accommodation available in the city. Grand Millennium Dubai is an elegantly furnished luxury hotel Dubai that provides exceptional service and warm hospitality. Grand Millennium Dubai provides an ideal base in the city for both the business traveller to commute to his or her meetings, or for the wanderlust traveller yearning to explore the mesmerizing metropolis they call Dubai.