Yas Plaza Hotels, Abu Dhabi, is turning every stay into a full Yas Island adventure, with access to Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks now included for guests across its entire portfolio. The collection offers a relaxed base for family getaways and leisure-led escapes, with direct access to Yas Island’s most popular attractions now included as part of the overall stay experience.

Effective 27th January 2026, guests booking with Yas Plaza Hotels will enjoy included access to Yas Island’s theme parks, available across all room types and stays. Whether guests are chasing action-packed thrills at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, making a splash at Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, planning a fun-filled family day at Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, or exploring the wonders of SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, it is all included as part of the stay.

The Yas Plaza Hotels portfolio includes Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Staybridge Suites Yas Island, Yas Plaza Marina by IHG, Yas Plaza Circuit by IHG, Yas Plaza Mangroves by IHG, and Yas Plaza Bay by IHG.

The update comes at an exciting transitional phase for Yas Plaza Hotels, as the collection  continues to evolve as a connected resort destination, bringing together six hotels that each offer a distinct way to stay on Yas Island. From spacious apartment-style suites designed for longer, more comfortable stays, to contemporary spaces and bayside suites created for easy time together, the portfolio is designed to suit different travel styles while remaining part of one seamless experience.

Collectively offering more than 1,400 rooms, the collection also continues to enhance the guest experience through refreshed interiors and upgraded outdoor areas across the hotels. Families can opt for more spacious room categories and suite-style set-ups, including family rooms and suites available at Yas Plaza Circuit and Yas Plaza Bay, alongside a wider selection of room types across the portfolio. Shared amenities include private access to Cyan Beach, multiple swimming pools and wellness facilities, complimentary shuttle services across Yas Island, and more than 21 dining outlets spread across the hotels.

“Our focus is on delivering a seamless guest experience, whether visitors are joining us for a short break or an extended holiday,” said Fabien Chesnais, General Manager of Yas Plaza Hotels. “Introducing theme park access across the collection reinforces our commitment to added value and convenience, and supports the way families and leisure travelers choose to experience Yas Island.”

Liam Findlay, Chief Executive Officer, Miral Destinations stated “On Yas Island, we are constantly looking for ways to elevate guest journey and deliver greater value at every touchpoint. Making the theme park access a permanent part of the Yas Plaza Hotels experience reflects our commitment to creating effortless, rewarding stays, where guests can enjoy the very best of Yas Island as part of one connected destination.”

Centrally located on Yas Island, the six-hotel collection offers a comfortable, well-connected base with accommodation styles to suit every kind of trip. Whether you are planning a quick weekend escape, a family holiday packed with theme park days, or a longer stay with room to unwind, there is an option to match, with easy access to Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena, and the Yas Island theme parks.

Constance Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Juneau as General Manager of Constance Le Chaland, its new luxury address on the south-east coast of Mauritius. This appointment marks an important milestone in the hotel’s transition under the Constance Hotels & Resorts brand, effective 5 February 2026. In this new phase, Gabriel will work closely with the teams to embed Constance Hotels & Resorts standards and service culture, while preserving the hotel’s unique identity.

With over 15 years of international experience across Canada, China, the UAE, Madagascar and the Seychelles, Gabriel Juneau brings a strong combination of operational discipline, people leadership and guest-experience excellence. Prior to his appointment at Constance Le Chaland, he served as Hotel Manager at Constance Lemuria Seychelles, overseeing the operational division of one of the brand’s flagship resorts. He previously held the role of Resort Manager at Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar, where he successfully led a remote island resort, achieving outstanding guest satisfaction scores, and strong employee engagement.

As the hotel enters this new chapter, Constance Hospitality will progressively bring to life its distinctive ConstanceDNA – an Art de Vivre defined by warm, natural luxury, genuine service, attention to detail and a strong sense of place.

Conceived as a natural sanctuary, Constance Le Chaland blends gently into its surroundings and invites guests to reconnect through nature, refined gastronomy, wine culture and holistic wellbeing, in a beautiful setting. The integration of Constance’s DNA will support the hotel’s ambition to position itself among the new benchmarks of luxury hospitality in Mauritius.

“Constance Le Chaland is a rare place, a sanctuary shaped by nature. My priority will be to work closely with the teams throughout this transition, to protect the essence of the site and bring to life Constance’s Art de Vivre through service that feels natural, attentive and experiences centered on authentic immersion, art of food & wine, and wellbeing,” says Gabriel Juneau.

Constance Hotels & Resorts, an Indian Ocean expert

Constance Hotels & Resorts is a Mauritian hospitality brand with ten eco-chic resorts across Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Madagascar & Rodrigues, and three championship golf courses (one in Seychelles and two in Mauritius). With Mauritian roots, warmth and smiles are in the brand’s DNA. A sense of place and nature is the inspiration behind selecting properties that preserve their environment’s natural beauty. Highflying gastronomy and fine wine are integral to the brand’s proposition, with around 100 sommeliers working across different properties. Guests’ wellbeing is the focus with a Constance Spa in each resort combining treatments, fitness and nutrition. Constance Hotels & Resorts is an Indian Ocean expert offering guests unique experiences in each location. Today, its diverse offerings unfold under the “Constance Hospitality” brand, which encompasses a range of properties, including Leading Hotels (members of The Leading Hotels of the World), Luxury Resorts, Lodges, and Boutique Hotels. Enhancing its collection, the sister brand C Resorts caters to those in search of unique experiences.

This Ramadan, Yas Plaza Hotels welcomes guests to Al Noor, an outdoor Iftar dining experience on Yas Island, designed for easy evenings and shared moments at sunset. Set within Central Plaza, Al Noor offers a relaxed yet atmospheric setting where familiar Ramadan flavours meet live cooking and warm hospitality under the night sky.

Begin with traditional Ramadan juices, dates, and seasonal fruits, then settle into a spread of Arabic mezze, crisp salads, and comforting soups designed for the table. The atmosphere builds as live stations take centre stage, featuring slow cooked lamb ouzi and freshly prepared chicken shawarma, alongside a barbecue selection of grilled meats and seafood served straight from the flame.

Across the buffet, a rotating mix of Arabic, Indian, and international mains keeps things exciting, with options for every appetite, from rich Ramadan classics to lighter bites. Dessert rounds out the evening with favourites such as kunafa, luqaimat, Umm Ali, and mahalabiya, complemented by a selection of Arabic and international sweets for a final indulgent plate.

Light live entertainment runs through the evening as an easygoing backdrop, adding atmosphere as guests move between the buffet, the grill, and dessert. With plenty to choose from across the spread, it suits family tables especially well, letting everyone find their favourites at their own pace.