<span>Yas Island may best be known for the Formula One Circuit, yet, while </span><span>the area gets plenty busy during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there's still lots to discover all year round.</span> <span>There's no</span><span> shortage of restaurants to try on the island, including at </span><span>Yas Mall</span><span>. One of the biggest shopping centres </span><span>in the capital, it boasts plenty of international options, including Emirati restaurant Al Fanar, Chinese restaurant Yu Shan Fang, American favourites Texas Roadhouse and Cheesecake Factory, and Italian-Japanese eatery Camacho. For those who'd prefer to try something away from the mall, head over to Yas Marina for favourite local hot spots </span><span>Stars N</span><span> Bars</span><span> and </span><span>Mr Miyagi's</span><span>. For something a little less noisy, </span><span>The Scene</span><span> and </span><span>Cipriani</span><span> are great</span><span> options. </span> <span>Y</span><span>as Island has something for everyone</span><span>. At</span><span> </span><span>Yas Marina Circuit</span><span>, check out </span><span>free activities such as TrainYas on Sundays and Tuesdays, which sees the track turn into a place to run, cycle or stroll. Children are also spoilt for choice, with</span><span> three major amusements parks on-site. </span><span>Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi</span><span> is the newest theme park to open and offers five immersive lands to discover: Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Dynamite Gulch and Bedrock. </span> <span>Nearby is </span><span>Ferrari World Abu Dhabi</span><span>, </span><span>a good option for those interested in motoring. Plus, it is home to</span><span> Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster that hits a top speed of 240km/h</span><span>. During the</span><span> warmer months, head to </span><span>Yas Waterworld</span><span> </span><span>to cool down at its </span><span>rides, slides and attractions. </span> <span>For adults, </span><span>Mad Yas Island</span><span> is a popular nightclub to explore, which has hosted acts such as Usher and Ne-Yo in the past.</span><span> If you'd rather burn your calories during the day, </span><span>visit </span><span>Vogue Fitness</span><span> </span><span>, a gym that</span><span> offers classes for kids and adults. There's also the newly opened </span><span>Clymb</span><span>, which</span><span> features the world's tallest indoor climbing wall at 43 metres.</span> <span>Spanning more than 235,000 square metres, Yas Mall has many shopping options. It</span><span> houses</span><span> the only Apple Store in Abu Dhabi, as well as a two-storey Emax and Virgin Megastore. The mall has everything from an American Eagle and</span><span> H&M to</span><span> Lacoste and</span><span> Hugo Boss. Those looking for new furnishings can </span><span>head to </span><span>Ikea</span><span> or </span><span>Ace Hardware</span><span>, which are both </span><span>located right next to the mall.</span> <span>There are plenty of options to bed down for the night across all budgets. </span><span>W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island </span><span>offers a one-of-a-kind experience as it is located atop the Grand Prix racetrack. However, it's not the only hotel worth staying in. </span><span>Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island</span><span> is a favourite, offering impressive views of the Arabian Gulf and houses popular restaurant, </span><span>Stills. </span><span>Centro Yas Island</span><span> is a also great,</span><span> budget-friendly option on the island and only a few minutes' drive away from Clymb.</span> <span>There's always something happening at </span><span>du Arena</span><span> or </span><span>du Forum</span><span> – from</span><span> hosting concerts by artists, such as Eminem and Coldplay, to shows by comics including </span><span>Trevor Noah and</span><span> Kevin Hart. It's worth keeping an eye on the schedule to see which big-name act will perform next.</span>