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19 March 2024

One Indian man's F1 dreams come true in Abu Dhabi

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By Staff

A 43-year-old Indian resident, Aditya Agrawal of Indore, was recently surprised with the trip of a lifetime, to the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, thanks to a post on Yas Island’s facebook page outlining that his dream was to visit the annual sporting event.

The post, spotted by senior officials at Yas Island prompted a call to the full-time carer of his elderly parents on the eve of destination’s recent brand launch, at which point he was told that Yas Island was making his dream come true.

During the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, Mr Agrawal was able to take in the sights and sounds of Yas Island, including visits to Yas Mall, Ferarri World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld. 

He even managed to score an invite into the Team Garage of Sahara Force India, one of this favourite teams where he met the team and drivers.

“Thank you to Yas Island for making my dreams come true. Words cannot express how happy I am. This was an unbelievable dream come true,” commented Mr Argawal.

“Yas Island is about making special memories for people of all interests and ages,” commented Gerardo Llanes, Executive Director, Yas Island Destination Management.

“During what was a momentous year for Yas Island and during the launch of our new brand, which is centered on dreams, we were delighted to make Aditya’s dream come true.”

Launched in late September, the new identity for the Yas Island destination is designed to reflect the destination’s ethos, the new brand identity is a vibrant representation of an Emirati-bred, world-class destination that is home to a multitude of leisure, cultural, social, and business attractions suited for all audiences.

The brand reveal marks the launch of the ‘Yas Dream’ campaign which invites visitors – past, present and potential – to share their Yas Dream.

Being a destination that combines both fast paced excitement for those seeking a thrill, as well as an ideal getaway location for those seeking ultimate relaxation, the Yas Dream is open for interpretation as to what each visitor loves most about the Island.

With the hashtag Yas Dream, the Yas community can share their favourite moments, say more about their experience, and recommend those experiences.