Formula One drivers get ready to begin the race at Yas Marina Circuit.
Yas Island in May 2007 was but four roads. All photos: Yas Marina Circuit
In May 2007, Yas Island is barren but for a bridge leading to it.
Construction begins on Yas Marina Circuit in 2007.
An outline of the track begins to appear in August 2007.
In August 2007, tractors dig up sand to make way for what will become the marina.
In February 2008, buildings slowly begin to emerge around what will become the race track.
As the track is laid down in 2009, the marina slowly begins to take shape. Next, the remaining sand will be dug up and the area flooded with sea water.
Canopies begin to be hung up over the start and finish line as the outer shell of Yas Viceroy Hotel is built in 2009. Construction for a complex of hotels to the left of the Viceroy is also under way.
Seating stands rise out of the sand in 2009 at what will become turn seven of the Yas Marina Circuit.
Formula One drivers race around turn seven at Yas Marina Circuit.
The start and finish line: now ready to welcome tens of thousands of Formula One fans.
Yas Viceroy Hotel, which began operating as a W Hotel in 2018, is hugged by the marina - where luxury yachts park for the race weekend.
Yas Marina Circuit in all its glory at dusk, complete with new coastline.
The sandy island is transformed with grassy hills where Formula One fans can watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula One drivers get ready to begin the race at Yas Marina Circuit.
Yas Island in May 2007 was but four roads. All photos: Yas Marina Circuit
In May 2007, Yas Island is barren but for a bridge leading to it.
Construction begins on Yas Marina Circuit in 2007.
An outline of the track begins to appear in August 2007.
In August 2007, tractors dig up sand to make way for what will become the marina.
In February 2008, buildings slowly begin to emerge around what will become the race track.
As the track is laid down in 2009, the marina slowly begins to take shape. Next, the remaining sand will be dug up and the area flooded with sea water.
Canopies begin to be hung up over the start and finish line as the outer shell of Yas Viceroy Hotel is built in 2009. Construction for a complex of hotels to the left of the Viceroy is also under way.
Seating stands rise out of the sand in 2009 at what will become turn seven of the Yas Marina Circuit.
Formula One drivers race around turn seven at Yas Marina Circuit.
The start and finish line: now ready to welcome tens of thousands of Formula One fans.
Yas Viceroy Hotel, which began operating as a W Hotel in 2018, is hugged by the marina - where luxury yachts park for the race weekend.
Yas Marina Circuit in all its glory at dusk, complete with new coastline.
The sandy island is transformed with grassy hills where Formula One fans can watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula One drivers get ready to begin the race at Yas Marina Circuit.
