7 Hacks to a Better-Value Yas Theme Park Trip: A Deal Hunter’s Guide
Considered one of the best entertainment hubs in the Middle Eastern region, Yas Island is home to three major amusement parks that attract most of the guests to this side of Abu Dhabi:
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Despite the crowds and high-value destinations, planning a trip to one or more of these theme parks is easy.
Whether you’re a seasoned deal hunter or just beginning to learn the ropes of saving money while getting more value out of your trip, the following seven hacks can help add more value to your excursion to Yas Theme Parks:
1. Arrive early
The easiest way to get better value for your theme park visit is to maximize access. And that starts with arriving early, long before the gates to the park swing open.
Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled opening time to make sure you’re one of the first to enter and queue for the rides. This way, you’ll be able to zip through the most popular attractions first.
You can reduce your wait time even more by heading straight to the back of the park, where the crowds are thinnest.
To help plan your trip, check out the following operating times for the major amusement parks in Yas Island:
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: 12 midnight to 8 p.m. (opening hours are subject to change anytime)
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: 12 midnight to 8 p.m. (Wednesday to Sunday)
Note that Yas Waterworld is closed until February 11, 2022, for routine maintenance and enhancements. You can always go to their website for new updates and opening schedules.
The same goes for Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World, as the schedules may change without prior notice.
To be sure, always check their respective official websites for up-to-date information.
2. Book online
Although theme park tickets are available at the park gate, you can save more money by booking your visit to Warner Bros. World or any of its neighboring parks online.
For example, a single-day ticket for the amusement park costs AED 295 (or about USD 80) when booked online. This is relatively lower than what you’ll have to pay for when buying one at the gates, especially during peak periods.
Some third-party ticket sellers also have lower prices you can take advantage of if you want to save even more. Just remember to check for the park’s official written approval that authorizes these merchants to sell discounted tickets.
Following the Warner Bros. World example, some ticket sellers offer a single-day ticket to the park at AED 249 (or USD 68). Some prices are also exclusive to certain third-party websites, so you might want to look at all your options before spending your hard-earned cash.
Take note these prices may change without prior notice.
3. Follow theme park social media pages
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms have made communication easier for everyone — including companies.
Taking advantage of this, travel and tourism companies, including theme park management, are quite active in promoting their offerings on these platforms. Some even initiate flash sales and discounts and announce exclusive events through these channels.
Because of this, following your favorite theme park on social media counts as an efficient way to learn about the best deals and dates for your upcoming Yas Theme Park excursion.
4. Look for hotel and theme park bundles
Did you know that you can save money and access more Yas Theme Parks at the same time? With 3 Days All 3 Parks Passes, you can enter all three major amusement parks while paying less than you would have with tickets bought separately.
Besides this, you also have the choice to take advantage of the best value offers on three major travel expenses: transportation, accommodation, and the destination.
To get the most value, try to look for bundles of two or more of these things.
For Yas Theme Parks, you can get all three with their Stay and Play theme park bundles. Choose between one-day, two-day, or three-day tickets that give you access to a Yas Theme Park for every day of your hotel stay. Your theme park selections include the “Big 3” theme parks – a park for a day.
As a bonus, you can also use the Yas Express, the free shuttle service they provide to bring guests in and take them around Yas Island.
5. Plan your trip outside of the peak season
Because school is out and many adults are on vacation, summertime and the holiday season are two of the most popular periods to go to Yas Island. However, this is also considered the peak season where prices are higher than they would be on off-season dates.
By planning your trip outside the peak season, you increase your chances of avoiding crowds and making the most of your trip.
As a value-added bonus, you can also save a bigger amount of money on plane tickets, park passes, and hotel accommodation.
Take note that not all ticket prices are better during off-peak season, but you can always find better travel deals during this time of year.
6. Look out for group passes
You can also check out deals for Yas Theme Parks group bookings. This applies to families, schools, and even companies who plan to hold their events in the park premises.
Travelers who are planning to go to Yas Island as a group can save more by buying their tickets all at the same time instead of individually.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has a Family and Friends Offer that gives a 25 percent discount for four or more Single Day entry tickets bought online. This brings the rate from AED 295 down to AED 221.25 per head.
Just remember to double check whether the younger members of your group still need to pay for a ticket, so you won’t have to spend money unnecessarily.
7. Consider getting annual passes
If you favor a specific theme park or plan to visit frequently, you also have the choice to purchase annual passes to save on ticket costs. As a bonus, you can enjoy exclusive perks and discounts that regular park-goers don’t have access to.
Yas Theme Parks annual passes can get you access to all three major parks. Annual passes here come in three options with varying perks:
Silver: For AED 995, this annual pass grants you access to Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi for 12 months. However, it comes with blackout dates and cannot be used during public holidays or Ladies Only events.
Gold: This annual pass costs AED 1,095 for 12 months of unhindered access to Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi without blackout dates.
Diamond: For AED 2,895, this ultimate annual pass offers unlimited quick-pass access to all three Yas Theme Parks without any blackout dates.
Spot Those Great Deals
Spotting a great deal on theme park trips isn’t as complicated as you think.
By following these simple hacks, you can easily get the most out of your money when visiting any (or all) of the Yas Theme Parks in Abu Dhabi.
