Opening of Yas Bay waterfront - in pictures

  • Yas Bay Waterfront has opened to the public. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Yas Bay Waterfront has opened to the public. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Pier 71 is home to a number of restaurants and lounges at Yas Bay Waterfront.
    Pier 71 is home to a number of restaurants and lounges at Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • Guests can enjoy views of Al Raha Beach skyline from Yas Bay Waterfront.
    Guests can enjoy views of Al Raha Beach skyline from Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • The boardwalk at Yas Bay Waterfront.
    The boardwalk at Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • Yas Bay Waterfront has a three-kilometre boardwalk that overlooks the Arabian Gulf.
    Yas Bay Waterfront has a three-kilometre boardwalk that overlooks the Arabian Gulf.
  • There are art installations around the waterfront area.
    There are art installations around the waterfront area.
  • A giant bronze sculpture emerges from the water at Yas Bay Waterfront.
    A giant bronze sculpture emerges from the water at Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • Paradiso, which is helmed by Nicole Rubi, the woman behind LPM Restaurant, and Michelin-lauded chef Pierre Gagnaire.
    Paradiso, which is helmed by Nicole Rubi, the woman behind LPM Restaurant, and Michelin-lauded chef Pierre Gagnaire.
  • Paradiso, a Mediterranean restaurant that originated in Cannes, France, is now open at Yas Bay Waterfront.
    Paradiso, a Mediterranean restaurant that originated in Cannes, France, is now open at Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • The rigatoni pasta dish at Paradiso.
    The rigatoni pasta dish at Paradiso.
  • Pizza with tomatoes and oregano at Paradiso.
    Pizza with tomatoes and oregano at Paradiso.
  • Etihad Arena is located within Yas Bay Waterfront.
    Etihad Arena is located within Yas Bay Waterfront.
  • More restaurants and concepts are set to open in the coming months.
    More restaurants and concepts are set to open in the coming months.
  • Cafe del Mar's cabanas come with their own Jacuzzi.
    Cafe del Mar's cabanas come with their own Jacuzzi.
  • An installation lights up at night at Yas Bay Waterfront.
    An installation lights up at night at Yas Bay Waterfront.