In Brief: IHG Hotels & Resorts has added the six-hotel Yas Island Resort in Abu Dhabi to its Vignette Collection, marking a significant expansion of its luxury and lifestyle presence in the UAE.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has added Yas World Resort, formerly Yas Plaza Hotels, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to its Vignette Collection portfolio.
IHG Hotels & Resorts added Yas World Resort to Vignette Collection on Nov. 2, 2026. Developed by Aldar, the resort combines six hotels into one integrated property with more than 1,400 rooms and suites, 21 restaurants and bars, and shared access to a private beach, pools, wellness and leisure facilities.
The property is the world’s largest Vignette Collection hotel. The six hotels are Verde, Vista, Pulse, Horizon, Fairway and Haven. Verde is based on the surrounding mangroves; Vista on the bay; Pulse on the circuit and motorsport; Horizon on the marina; Fairway on the island’s golf landscape; and Haven on longer stays.
The resort is on Yas Island, which includes Ferrari World Yas Island, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island and Yas Waterworld Yas Island. Other Yas Island venues and facilities include Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena, Etihad Park, Yas Links, Yas Mall and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.
Cyan Beach provides private beach access and food and beverage offerings. The resort also has six swimming pools, three spas, three kids’ clubs, gyms, and padel, tennis and squash courts.
The 21 food and beverage options, located across the six hotels and shared resort areas, include breakfast and café venues, family dining and evening dining.


