Yas Marina

What Yas Marina does

Yas Marina is a 227-berth superyacht marina and integrated waterfront destination located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, operated by Yas Asset Management (part of Miral). The venue combines premium wet berthing for vessels from 8m to 175m LOA, a recently added 93-spot dry berth facility, and nine licensed restaurants, bars, and lounges (Bla Bla, Boroughs, Diablito, Bar Du Port, Ishtar, Mika, Stars N Bars, and others) with a curated set of fitness, wellness, and water-sport amenities — Vogue Fitness (CrossFit), BounceBack Physiotherapy, Marina Padel, and water-sport operators Eywoa, Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy, Captain Tony's, and Serdal Pearl Diving. Yas Marina holds the region's only 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation from TYHA, plus Clean Marina, Blue Flag, and ISO 13687:2017 certifications, and is the only marina in the UAE designated as an official Port of Entry for foreign flag vessels, enabling on-site customs, immigration, and quarantine clearance.

Revenue is generated through berth rentals (casual, annual, and race-week F1 track-view packages), tenant rent and revenue-share from on-site restaurants and retail, event sponsorship and corporate hospitality fees (anchored around the annual F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and seasonal events such as Springtime Festival, Splash, and Let It Snow), and concession-style arrangements with third-party activity operators. Pricing is tiered by vessel size, berth type, and duration, with track-view F1 berths commanding the highest premiums and early-bird discounts of up to 15% for bookings paid before 31 August.

Yas Marina sells primarily through direct-to-consumer channels — walk-in visitors, website and phone berth reservations, the Yas Concierge contact centre for dining and leisure bookings, and social media and newsletter campaigns — while benefiting from cross-promotion within the Yas Island destination portfolio (Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World, W Hotel, Yas Viceroy) and from inbound access via car, taxi, helicopter, seaplane (Seawings), and water taxi (Jalboot). The core technology layer is operational (berth management systems, VHF Channel 8, GPS, CCTV, broadband Wi-Fi) rather than a proprietary product platform.

Name

Yas Marina

Legal name

Yas Marina & Yacht Club

Website

https://yasmarina.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yas Marina is a 227-berth superyacht marina and waterfront lifestyle destination on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering premium berthing, nine dining venues, fitness and water-sport amenities, and event hosting for yacht owners, residents, and international tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Waterfront Destination

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Luxury marina berthing
• Superyacht port services
• Waterfront dining venues
• Marine leisure experiences
• Maritime hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Berthing services: Yas Marina generates revenue from wet berth and dry berth rentals for yachts and boats, ranging from casual daily berthing to annual memberships. Revenue is driven by vessel size (8m–175m), duration of stay, and premium track-view locations during F1 race weekend.
2. Food & beverage: Nine licensed restaurants, bars, lounges, and a coffee shop operate at Yas Marina, generating rental income from tenant operators and/or revenue-sharing arrangements. Venues include Bla Bla Bar, Boroughs, Diablito Food and Music, Bar Du Port, Ishtar, Mika, Stars N Bars, and others.
3. Dry berth and trailer storage: A recently opened dry berth facility with 93 secure shaded spots for boats on trailers (7m–12m LOA), offering annual and short-term storage options, including an onsite ADNOC petrol station and maintenance yard.
4. Fitness and leisure activities: On-site fitness facilities (Vogue Fitness), physiotherapy (BounceBack Physiotherapy), water sports operators (Eywoa, Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy, Captain Tony's boat charters, Serdal Pearl Diving), and padel (Marina Padel) generate revenue through membership fees, class fees, and activity bookings.
5. Events and sponsorships: Yas Marina hosts seasonal events (Springtime Festival, Splash, Let It Snow, F1 race weekend) and sells sponsorship and event packages, attracting branded activations, corporate events, and private functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yas Marina operates a 227-berth luxury marina on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering wet berthing for yachts 8m–175m and dry berths for trailered boats 7m–12m, along with an integrated waterfront destination of licensed dining venues, fitness facilities, physiotherapy, water sports, padel, family leisure amenities, and seasonal events programming. The marina holds the region's only 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation and serves as an official UAE Port of Entry for foreign flag vessels with on-site customs clearance.

Product overview

Yas Marina is a 227-berth marina destination on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, offering wet and dry berthing services for yachts and superyachts, diverse dining experiences across 9 licensed restaurants and bars, fitness facilities including CrossFit and padel, water activities, and family leisure amenities. The destination integrates berthing services (wet berths up to 175m, dry berths for boats 7m-12m), dining venues (ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants and nightlife), and recreational activities (fitness, watersports, children's facilities) into a unified waterfront destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Berths 227 fully serviced wet berths for yachts from 8m to 90m LOA, with superyacht visitor berths up to 175m. Includes casual, annual, and race week berthing options. Berths offer electricity at 0.20 AED/kWh, freshwater at 7.84 AED/Cm, VHF Channel 8 communications, and concierge support. Targeted at luxury yacht and superyacht owners.
• Dry Berths 93 secure shaded single-stacked spots for boats on trailers (7m-12m LOA) with annual and short-term storage options. Includes onsite ADNOC petrol station with a 60-metre dock, full-service maintenance yard, and double slipway. Targeted at boat owners storing their vessels with their own trailers.
• Winter Berthing Seasonal berthing services for vessels during the winter months, leveraging year-round sunshine and state-of-the-art facilities. Targeted at seasonal yacht owners seeking berthing during cooler months.
• Berth Member Benefits Exclusive benefits program for berth members including discounts across Yas Island dining, leisure and entertainment venues, and access to Member Only Cruising Clubs. Targeted at annual berth members seeking integrated Yas Island privileges.
• Marina Concierge Dedicated concierge services for marina members, providing assistance with berthing, provisioning, fuel, and marina-related inquiries. Targeted at berth holders needing operational support during their stay.
• Bla Bla Bar High-energy nightlife destination at Yas Marina offering creative drinks, immersive entertainment, and late-night beats. Targeted at adults seeking nightlife on the waterfront.
• Boroughs Casual daytime venue at Yas Marina offering great coffee, healthy bites, and casual catch-ups throughout the day. Targeted at daytime visitors and families.
• Diablito Food and Music Lively Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina offering coastal flavors and relaxed waterfront dining. Targeted at diners seeking Mediterranean cuisine with marina views.
• Bar Du Port Elegant waterfront bar at Yas Marina offering handcrafted drinks and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere with Mediterranean flavors. Targeted at adults seeking upscale waterfront drinks.
• Ishtar Middle Eastern dining experience at Yas Marina with bold flavors, lively ambiance, and marina-side views. Targeted at diners seeking Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Mika Modern dining destination at Yas Marina blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors in a vibrant waterfront setting. Targeted at diners seeking contemporary fusion cuisine.
• Stars N' Bars Laid-back American sports bar at Yas Marina serving classic comfort food with live sports and marina views. Targeted at sports fans and families.
• Marina Padel Yas Island's premier padel centre offering courts and training for the growing racquet sport. Targeted at padel enthusiasts and players of all skill levels.
• Water Activities Watersports at Yas Marina including wake surfing, sailing, stand-up paddle, boat cruises, pearl diving expeditions, and fishing charters operated by partners including Eywoa, Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy, Captain Tony's, and Serdal Tours. Targeted at water sports and marine tourism enthusiasts.
• Vogue Fitness (CrossFit Yas) Multi-award winning CrossFit and fitness facility at Yas Marina operating since 2014, offering CrossFit programs, personal training, Olympic weightlifting, spinning, yoga, and ladies-only classes with over 1000 square meters of indoor and outdoor training space. Members get unlimited access to all Vogue Fitness branches across Abu Dhabi. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi.
• BounceBack Physiotherapy Fully comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation service at Yas Marina with qualified staff from the UK and Australia, offering McKenzie method, clinical Pilates, acupuncture, and Titleist Performance Institute golf injury treatment. Targeted at patients needing sports injury, neck pain, pre/postnatal care, and golf injury treatment.
• Yas Kids Camp Kids camp at Vogue Fitness (Yas Marina) offering sports, games, arts and crafts, and CrossFit sessions designed for children of all ages. Available as day passes (from AED 200) or weekly passes (AED 750). Targeted at families seeking children's activities at the marina.

Quantifiable outcome

• Foreign flag vessel clearance at Yas Marina saves an average of 8 hours of waiting time compared to commercial entry ports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SeawingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeawings operates regular scheduled seaplane services around Abu Dhabi and Dubai, landing at Yas Marina. This partnership enhances Yas Marina's accessibility for high-net-worth visitors arriving by seaplane, providing a unique arrival experience at the marina.
• JalbootminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJalboot ferry services connect major tourist areas in Abu Dhabi to Yas Marina, providing water transportation access to the marina for visitors. The service is part of Abu Dhabi's maritime transport network.
• ADNOCminorOthersAn ADNOC petrol station is located near Yas Marina (0.5 miles away per the English site; 4 miles per the Arabic site). The dry berth facility also features an onsite ADNOC station with a 60-metre dock, enabling boat owners to refuel conveniently.
• TransadminorOthersLocal taxi operator referenced on the Yas Marina website as a transportation option for arriving visitors. Taxis can be pre-booked by calling 600 53 53 53 or via the Transad website.
• Uber and CareemminorOthersPremium car services available to Yas Marina visitors via the Uber and Careem apps, providing convenient ground transportation options for marina guests.
• Miral Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYas Marina is owned and operated by Miral (trading as Yas Asset Management), the creator of immersive destinations in Abu Dhabi. Miral also owns and manages Yas Island's portfolio of theme parks, hotels, and attractions, making Yas Marina a core asset within a broader destination ecosystem.
• Yas Island ecosystem (Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Warner Bros World, W Hotel, Yas Viceroy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYas Marina is an integral part of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's flagship entertainment destination. The ecosystem includes Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, the W Abu Dhabi Hotel, and the Yas Viceroy (the hotel built over the F1 circuit). Cross-promotion and shared visitor flows between attractions benefit all entities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Porto Montenegro: Luxury superyacht marina and lifestyle destination in Tivat, Montenegro. Closest functional peer to Yas Marina: combined berthing (including superyacht capacity), waterfront dining, retail, and integrated leisure targeting international yacht owners in a destination resort setting.
• Port Hercule / Yacht Club de Monaco: Iconic Mediterranean superyacht marina and destination with adjacent dining, retail, and event venues (Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Show). Directly comparable to Yas Marina on superyacht berthing plus destination lifestyle model and F1-adjacent event economics.
• Porto Cervo (Marina di Porto Cervo): Mediterranean superyacht marina in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. Similar combination of high-end berthing, waterfront F&B, and seasonal superyacht events targeting the same international HNW yachting clientele as Yas Marina.
• Vieux Port de Cannes: Major Riviera superyacht marina hosting Cannes Yachting Festival and other high-profile maritime events. Comparable to Yas Marina as a destination marina combining superyacht berthing with waterfront dining, retail, and major annual events.

Emerging players

• Dubai Harbour Marinas: Meraas-developed superyacht marina in Dubai targeting the same Gulf HNW yachting segment as Yas Marina. A regional emerging competitor/peer with comparable berth specifications and a similar integrated lifestyle positioning, located within a 90-minute drive of Yas Marina.
• Sindalah (NEOM): Planned NEOM island marina in Saudi Arabia targeting the Red Sea luxury yacht market with berthing, F&B, and resort amenities. Emerging regional peer in concept phase; comparable aspirational positioning to Yas Marina's destination-luxury superyacht hub model.

Regional players

• Al Hamra Marina (Al Hamra Village, RAK): UAE marina in Ras Al Khaimah offering berthing, F&B, and leisure within an integrated resort. Regional peer operating a similar but lower-tier marina + lifestyle model; competes for the same UAE-based yacht owners but lacks Yas Marina's track-side positioning and Port-of-Entry status.
• Saadiyat Beach Club: Beachfront leisure and F&B destination on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, also developed within Miral's tourism portfolio. Sister destination asset with overlapping visitor demographic and event programming; comparable as a lifestyle destination rather than as a marina.
• Marassi Marina (Eagle Hills, Bahrain): Bahraini marina destination within the Marassi mixed-use development, offering berthing plus waterfront dining and leisure. Comparable to Yas Marina as a regional Gulf destination combining marina services with integrated F&B, retail, and resort amenities.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global superyacht marina operator with a portfolio of premium marinas across the Caribbean, Americas, and Europe. Broader incumbent comparable to Yas Marina's operational playbook (berth management, concierge, F&B leasing, member programs) and serves the same international superyacht customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YasMarina
• Instagraminstagram.com/yasmarina
• Xx.com/yasmarinaad

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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