As the adrenaline of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix returns to Yas Island this December, Yas Plaza Hotels transforms into a vibrant hub of culinary excellence and live entertainment, setting the stage for an unforgettable race weekend celebration.
From Thursday, 4 December to Sunday, 7 guests are invited to embark on a four-day journey of flavour, music, and festivity. Across six signature dining destinations and the lively Central Plaza, Yas Plaza Hotels blends world-class gastronomy with spectacular live performances, creating an atmosphere that captures the spirit of the UAE’s most anticipated weekend of the year
Discover the Race Weekend Dining Line-Up at Yas Plaza Hotels
Ministry of Crab at Stills
Making its Abu Dhabi debut, the internationally acclaimed Ministry of Crab, featured on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list from 2015 to 2022, brings its legendary Sri Lankan seafood experience to Stills Bar and Restaurant. Guests can savour colossal lagoon crabs prepared tableside with signature pepper sauces and bold coastal aromas. The culinary theatre unfolds in full view, creating an indulgent and immersive dining ritual.
The experience is elevated with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and a Coastal Mixology Lab. With Sri Lankan drummers and a tropical jazz band setting the rhythm, Stills captures the spirit of Colombo’s culinary theatre right in the heart of Yas Island.
Carnistore at Y Bar
Returning for its highly anticipated second year, CarniStore, the UAE’s modern online butcher and smokehouse redefining how the region experiences meat, takes over Y Bar to deliver a bold, meat-driven spectacle blending artisanal craft with Yas Island’s high-energy vibe. Known for sourcing ethically raised, premium cuts and transforming them into flavour-forward dishes that celebrate fire, smoke, and creativity, CarniStore brings its signature approach to this year’s takeover.
Guests can indulge in wagyu burgers, smoked brisket tacos, loaded nachos, BBQ sliders, short ribs, signature Reuben sandwiches, and tomahawk platters, each dish cooked to perfection and rich with unmistakable CarniStore flavour.
At the bar, the Chivas Oak Aging Cocktail Lab brings innovation to mixology, showcasing at the bar, the Chivas Oak Aging Cocktail Lab brings innovation to mixology, showcasing Chivas 18- and 25-year-old expressions through elevated barrel-aged serves. Y Bar becomes a dynamic social pit stop where fire and flavour collide.
Chef Barbasso’s Artistry at the Filini Garden
The world’s most famous pizza acrobat, Chef Pasqualino Barbasso, a former two-time Pizza Acrobatics World Champion brings his Italian artistry to Filini Garden for a dazzling live dining showcase. Guests can witness high-flying dough performances while enjoying handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas, fresh antipasti, and premium Italian wines.
At the bar, Malfy Gin takes centre stage, offering refreshing Italian-inspired cocktails that complement the relaxed, al fresco ambience. Filini Garden captures the essence of la dolce vita, blending Italian elegance with the thrill of Formula 1.
Asado Steakhouse at Amerigos
Amerigos brings the fire of South America to Yas Island with Chef Enzo Neri’s Asado Steakhouse. Guests can savour empanadas, provoleta, and premium aged cuts grilled to perfection over open flame, complemented by South American wines from Concha y Toro.
The festive outdoor atmosphere is completed with live flamenco and percussion performances, turning Amerigos into a vibrant destination for meat lovers and Latin cuisine enthusiasts alike.
The Indian Duke at Rangoli
Step into Rangoli, where the spirit of royal India meets the vibrance of its streets in The Indian Duke dining journey. Inspired by a maverick Rajasthani duke who traded his palace for the spice-laden roads of India, this concept celebrates heritage through bold, authentic, and inventive flavours.
Guests can savour a regal menu featuring slow-cooked curries, kebabs kissed with charcoal, and street-style favourites infused with modern flair. Beverage highlights includea roaming beverage experience where guests can select their own spice infusions for bespoke drinks. The result is a sensory voyage through India – rich, colourful, and unapologetically flavorful.
Belgian Beer Café | The Race Weekend Beer Garden
At Belgian Beer Café, the charm of Europe meets the pulse of Yas Island. The venue invites guests to a hearty Belgian feast featuring Moules-frites, Beef Carbonnade, and sizzling Bratwursts off the grill perfectly paired with premium draughts and Trappist ales.
The bar features rotating taps and iconic Belgian labels such as Leffe, Chimay and Delirium Tremens.
Central Plaza | The Soulful Heart of the Weekend
Central Plaza serves as the soulful core of Yas Plaza Hotels celebrations, bringing guests together for four days of live music, flavour, and connection. Across the weekend, guests can enjoy an evolving entertainment line-up featuring soulful house, smooth jazz, and acoustic performances, setting the tone for relaxed yet uplifting evenings.
The space will also feature premium Chivas and Champagne activations, inviting guests to enjoy bespoke serves and signature tastings in an elegant open-air setting. With ambient lighting, curated bites, and laid-back lounge seating, Central Plaza offers a refined social experience that embodies the rhythm, warmth, and community spirit of Yas Plaza Hotels during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Ultimate Race Weekend Awaits!!
From indulgent crab feasts and royal Indian flavours to open-air grills and soulful live performances, Yas Plaza Hotels promises a one-of-a-kind celebration of taste, music, and togetherness this Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Weekend.
For Bookings: – Please email fb.reservations@yasplazahotels.com, call 02 656 2512 or visit www.yasplazahotels.com/race-weekend-2025
