In 2006, plans were announced to develop Yas Island, located just to the east of Abu Dhabi, into a new tourist destination, with a major part of the plans centring around a 5.5km race track. Seven hotels, Ferrariâs indoor theme park, a mall, a water park, a golf course, a beach, a concert arena and a nightclub, all framed by perfect Emirati weather. The circuit was constructed with a permanent lighting system provided by The surface of the track is made of Graywacke aggregate, shipped to Abu Dhabi from Bayston Hill quarry in On 7 October 2009, the circuit was granted final approval to hold Formula One races by the FIA. The diggers rolled into what would become the Yas Marina Circuit in May 2007, with the project completed by October 2009.In 2009. Yas Marina was designed as an Arabian version of Monaco. The circuit has four grandstand areas (Main Grandstand, West Grandstand, North Grandstand and South Grandstand). What more could you want?Assuming you canât get a room with a trackside view in the spectacular whale-shaped Yas Hotel â or a berth in a boatâs cabin in the marina â opt for a spot in the West Grandstand, a great place to watch all the overtaking action into Turn 8.