IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed that Yas World Resort, previously known as Yas Plaza Hotels, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, is now part of its Vignette Collection brand. Created by Aldar, the resort features six unique hotels within a single cohesive destination, making it the largest Vignette Collection property in the world.
The resort boasts over 1,400 rooms and suites spread across six hotels, providing visitors with a variety of lodging options along with shared access to a private beach, swimming pools, dining establishments, wellness centers, and recreational amenities. Visitors will also gain from being close to Yas Island’s top theme parks and entertainment venues.
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The addition signifies a major growth of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, the second largest worldwide, and underscores the group's ongoing expansion throughout the Middle East. Vignette Collection centers on the idea of uniqueness and connection, uniting hotels with unique personalities while upholding a common dedication to genuine hospitality. At Yas World Resort, every one of the six hotels showcases a unique facet of Yas Island.
Verde draws inspiration from the mangroves encircling the island, whereas Vista embodies the bay. Pulse honors motorsport and the Yas Marina Circuit, Horizon is influenced by the marina, Fairway takes inspiration from the island’s golf scenery, and Haven emphasizes comfort and longer visits.
The hotels collectively provide guests with various experiences in a unified resort, enabling visitors to choose lodging that suits their tastes while benefiting from communal amenities.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts says, “Welcoming Yas World Resort into Vignette Collection marks a significant addition to IHG’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio across the region, and a strong reflection of the ambition shaping tourism in Abu Dhabi. As the world’s largest Vignette Collection destination, the resort brings together six distinctive hotels in one integrated experience, offering greater choice for travellers while remaining deeply connected to the character and culture of Yas Island. This landmark milestone reinforces our commitment to strategic growth with our owners and partners, and to creating exceptional destinations that attract guests from across the region and around the world.”
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Aldar Hospitality CEO, Kapil Aggarwal, says, “Yas World Resort marks an important milestone in Aldar's hospitality transformation and reflects our long-term commitment to Yas Island as one of the world's leading leisure and entertainment destinations. By reimagining six hotels as one connected resort, opening private beach access at Cyan Beach and partnering with IHG to bring Vignette Collection to the island, we have created a destination that offers greater choice, richer experiences and lasting value for guests and for Abu Dhabi's tourism sector. It is a clear example of how we continue to invest in places that grow and evolve with the emirate's ambitions."
Visitors are also presented with a custom fragrance created in collaboration with House of Artisans, Abu Dhabi, which aids in the conservation of traditional Emirati artisanship. The scent is offered in a souvenir bottle for guests to bring home.
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As part of the brand's Means For Good initiative, the resort will feature artisanal Emirati products for guests to explore and buy. Funds will aid local artisans and help maintain traditional crafts, in line with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible business goals.
Situated on Yas Island, the resort offers proximity to key attractions such as Ferrari World Yas Island, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island, and Yas Waterworld Yas Island. Nearby attractions feature Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena, Etihad Park, Yas Links, Yas Mall, and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.