Keeping you entertained during race weekend
As a ticketholder for the 2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, you will receive unrivalled entertainment privileges over the race weekend, as well as discounts on some of the biggest concerts and sporting events that Abu Dhabi has to offer.
Buy a ticket now to receive immediate ‘Y1 Access’ benefits, as listed below. Alternatively, for even greater value, why not book one of our fantastic package deals? Four different options are available for the 2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, with each one including the entertainment privileges, together with race tickets, Etihad Airways flights, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and much more. For further information, visit our section on F1 packages.
What are this year’s entertainment privileges?
Y1 Access will provide all ticketholders with the following package of value-added benefits and discounts:
- Complimentary tickets to the Yasalam After Race Concerts: Free access will be provided to three after-race concerts at the du Arena include Kylie Minogue (Friday, 2 November), Nickelback (Saturday, 3 November), and Eminem (Sunday, 4 November). World-class acts such as Britney Spears, Paul McCartney, Aerosmith, Beyoncé and Prince have wowed the crowds in previous years. This year’s line-up will be revealed soon and expectations are sky high! (delete this line) Please note that ticketholders must collect a concert wristband each day for that evening’s concert at the circuit ticket entrance. No wristband, no concert access!
- Concert upgrades for early birds: Each day, 2,000 lucky F1TM ticketholders will receive a free upgrade to the Golden Circle at the Yasalam After Race concerts, with amazing close-up views of the performances.
- Invite your friends to a concert… for free! The first 15,000 UAE-based ticketholders will receive a pair of complimentary invitations to the Friday night concert in their packs, allowing you to kick-start the weekend in style with friends or family. Share the love!
- Generous discounts on other concerts: If that wasn’t enough, all F1TM ticketholders are entitled to a huge 20% off selected FLASH concerts until December 2012, including SkyBar. With the likes of Coldplay, Metallica, Shakira, David Guetta, Snoop Dogg and Sade performing in Abu Dhabi last year, the line-up for 2012 promises to be equally exciting. For more information, please visit the FLASH website.
The entertainment continues at Abu Dhabi Corniche
Various events will be taking place at Abu Dhabi Corniche during the race weekend as part of Yasalam 2012, including the F1TM FanZone brought to you by Aabar (the world’s only official F1TM FanZone, with two weeks of motorsport-flavoured entertainment, such as interactive simulators, remote control car racing, driver signings, and live outdoor screenings of the big F1 races), Beats on the Beach (free concerts for local and international artists to showcase their talent), and Cut&Paste Abu Dhabi (a unique 'Live Design Battle' event pitting some of the world’s most creative artists against each other).
In addition, movie buffs can look forward to Cinema by the Sea (screening cinema classics under the stars at Al Sahil Beach) and TROPFEST Arabia (the world’s biggest short film festival at Abu Dhabi Corniche). For up-to-date information on Yasalam 2012, you can download our free mobile web application or visit www.yasalam.ae
SKYBAR - The only official after parties for the after-race concerts
The world-famous SKYBAR from Beirut returns for a fourth year, the only official after parties for the after race concerts on Yas Island. Dance the night away to DJ beats, rub shoulders with an elite crowd, and see exclusive performances from a-list stars. This year’s lineup includes Missy Elliott, Melanie C (Thursday, 1 November), Cee Lo Green, Eve (Friday, 2 November), Outasight, Travie McCoy (Saturday, 3 November), Lupe Fiasco and Eva Simons (Sunday, 4 November). Previous line-ups have included the likes of Kelis, Sean Paul, J Cole, Wyclef Jean, Example and legendary DJ Fatboy Slim. You can book SKYBAR tickets at the FLASH website or call 800 (FLASH) (35274) for table reservations. Tickets on sale now