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.

Opening of Yas Bay waterfront - in pictures