Abu Dhabi tourist destination, Yas Island, recreated in metaverse
Yas Island has been recreated in the metaverse as part of the first phase of replicating Abu Dhabi in the virtual world.
The initiative, involving the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Aldar, Miral, twofour54, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, Flash Entertainment and Yas Island, will give visitors virtual access to the many attractions on the island.
The Yas Island Metaverse will allow users to build and purchase digital homes, discover cultural attractions, enjoy theme park adventures, special events, premier golf courses, and the Yas Marina racing circuit.
The innovative, interactive platform is perfect for highlighting the exceptional lifestyle, cultural and entertainment experiences that Abu Dhabi presents to all visitors and will give both virtual residents and travellers the power to curate their own unique Abu Dhabi itinerary – within a whole new sphere of reality.
The project is currently in the development phase, DCT Abu Dhabi said.
It added that the island is being recreated using “multiple world-leading metaverse platforms, including The Sandbox and Roblox, and is powered by Super League Gaming”.
It will be operational and fully available to digital visitors once completed in the first quarter of 2023.
