8 TOP SPOTS TO FUEL UP FOR F1 RACE WEEKEND FUN THIS NOVEMBER
PIT STOP 1 – THE FIRST TURN AT AMERIGOS
PARK INN BY RADISSON BLU | YAS ISLAND
An F1 fiesta is set to unfold at Amerigos, and we just know the atmosphere will be charged and ready to go! The drinks will be flowing - along with your favourites, look out for the Jose Cuervo pop-up - and the food promises to keep you going. Signature creations from Chef Mario (did someone say barbecue lamb chops with chimichurri?) and their live pork station are sure to be highlights. With live Latin performances and a DJ daily, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were on vacation.
Join in on the Mercadito Evening Brunch on Friday from 7-11pm, or save yourself for the Acapulco Day Brunch on Saturday from 12:30-4:30pm – AED325 each, including house bevs and cocktails!
When: 23rd - 26th November
Price: Brunch packages AED325
Bookings: +971 2 656 2000 | WhatsApp: +971 55 594 2695
PIT STOP 2 – THE ORANGE ZONE AT BELGIAN BEER CAFE
RADISSON BLU | YAS ISLAND
Claiming bragging rights as the only Dutch fan zone on Yas Island, the Orange Zone is the place to be! Chef Christoff will be serving up a special edition menu, and special it certainly is: think aged Wagyu burgers finished off with fresh truffles, foie gras, and gold. Could we ask for anything more Abu Dhabi? Alongside a 265-day-aged premium meat selection, they will also have two pop-ups: Leffe for the beer lovers, and a cheese connoisseur’s dream in the form of a selection of specialty cheeses from Mons Cheesemongers. Known for their excellent service and smiling staff, head in for daily race coverage and live DJs. We know this one will be a winner!
When: 23rd - 26th November | 12.30PM-3AM
Bookings: + 971 2 656 2000 | WhatsApp: +971 55 258 9573
PIT STOP 3 – THE BEST OF ITALIA AT FILINI GARDEN
RADISSON BLU | YAS ISLAND
Worth visiting purely for stunning sunset views across the water and a gorgeous terrace, that’s just the tip of the iceberg for this aesthetic Italian favourite over race weekend. Pulling out all the stops, Michelin-starred chef Nicola Fossaceca is at the helm for Filini Garden's seasonal celebrations, and his wealth of expertise in seafood will be reflected in an exclusive menu. We can’t wait to sample the ravioli di ricotta in brodetto di crostace (ricotta ravioli in a crustacean fish stew), and triglia in skapece espresso. Bring your friends: these dishes are designed to be shared, and you can sit back and enjoy a drink from the Peroni Nastro Azzurro activation while soaking up daily live entertainment.
Kicking off daily, Filini's Sunset Breeze Bash runs from 5-7PM (AED200 | house beverages), or treat yourself to their Michelin Supper on Friday night (November 24, 7-11PM | AED400 | house beverages and cocktails).
When: 23rd - 26th November | 12.30PM-3AM
Price: Friday night Michelin Supper AED400 (house beverages and cocktails) | daily Sunset Breeze Bash AED200 (house beverages) | A la carte various
Bookings: +971 2 656 2000 | WhatsApp: +971 54 709 1310
PIT STOP 4 – LIVE ACTION AT STILLS
CROWNE PLAZA | YAS ISLAND
Ask us to list our favourite things about winter in Abu Dhabi and you will find them all at Stills: excellent food, a fab brunch, live entertainment and a terrace perfect for making the most of the great weather. Shift things up a gear and join in on Saturday’s Race Weekend Fun Brunch or make the most of the daily Party Pack from 5PM. Add real-time F1 coverage and a dedicated Stella Artois pop-up and we might just have found a spot to ride out the whole weekend!
When: 23rd-26th November | 12PM – 3AM; Fun Brunch Saturday 25th November | 12:30-4:30PM; Party Pack package 23rd-26th November | 5-7PM
Pricing: Fun Brunch AED325 (house bevs & cocktails) | Party Pack package | AED 200 (house bevs)
Bookings: +971 2 656 3000 | WhatsApp: +971 50 667 5815
PIT STOP 5 – GRILL THE GRID AT BLUE GRILL
YAS ISLAND ROTANA
What could be more fitting than a Ferrari Trento pop-up for race weekend? Sip a glass of sparkling on the terrace of this iconic venue and you tell us! Keep yourself fueled up and ready for action all weekend with a curated à la carte menu featuring classic gourmet meat cuts, poultry and seafood. For us? It’s a close call, but the surf and turf is the pick of the bunch! Charge those glasses, turn your attention to the live entertainment and feel the atmosphere of race weekend in the air.
When: 23rd-26th November | 5.30PM – 1AM
Bookings: +971 2 656 4000 | 4155
PIT STOP 6 – DIRTY DRIFT AT Y BAR
YAS ISLAND ROTANA
Freshly reopened for the season and just in time for Yas Island’s F1 race weekend, we’re looking forward to the innovative South American and Asian influences that make this menu pop! With specialty dishes designed to share and live entertainment daily, this one will be buzzing from day to night. Along with a crafted menu, the beer garden will become home to a Hoegaarden experience: what says welcome to race weekend more than a drink on the terrace with your mates? Promising big energy and vibrant ambiance, we’ll raise a glass to that!
When: 23rd-26th November | 12PM – 3AM
Bookings: +971 2 656 4000 | 4155 WhatsApp: +971 58 901 2893
PIT STOP 7 – CURRY PIT LANE AT RANGOLI
YAS ISLAND ROTANA
All aboard the flavour train: Chef Qureshi is taking diners on an Indian culinary journey, and we’re buying tickets for first class! Boasting a menu filled with authentic Indian curries, traditional street food and thoughtfully picked side dishes from different parts of India, it’s an Indian offering with a western twist. Designed to share, the sumptuous food is complemented by colourful cocktails in a vibrant setting. Kick back with shisha from 4PM daily, the perfect accompaniment to the exclusive Laurent Perrier Bar pop-up for an evening that will be in no rush to end!
When: 23rd-26th November | 5.30PM – 1AM
Bookings: +971 2 656 4000 | 4155
PIT STOP 8 – THE IRISH VICKER’S AT CENTRAL PLAZA
YAS ISLAND
If you want to bottle the famed F1 race weekend energy in Abu Dhabi, this might be a top spot to try! They are ticking all the boxes: contagious Irish pub energy, authentic bar bites to keep you going, massive screens for live race coverage and plenty of seating so you can gather your crew. It’s just the tip of the Irish iceberg though, as the list of live performances is a feat to behold. Look out for:
- Local DJs: Saif&Sound, Nuff Said, DJ Joe, DJ Teddy, Rob Forest, SK and Bambino
- International DJs (Ireland): Garron Music and Dane Bowers
- Bands: International Playboys and ToneDeaf
- Solo Artists: Clodagh Bradley and Joe Girvin
- Entertainment: Katrina Sax and dancers
This one isn’t crowned the final pit stop in an action packed weekend at Yas Plaza hotels for nothing!
Danika Star
11/1/2023
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