Hopping between Gulf countries could soon be as easy as traveling through Europe's Schengen Area: just flash your passport at the entry point and seamlessly travel from one country to the next—no extra paper work required.
30.04.2024 - 01:51 / breakingtravelnews.com / Jason Momoa / Kevin Hart / Yas Island
Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island Abu Dhabi’s new chief island officer.
The Deadpool actor assumes the role after Jason Momoa, who took up the position last year from comedian Kevin Hart.
Responsible for promoting the destination to an international audience, Reynolds is the mystery skydiving celebrity who has appeared in a new teaser campaign from the destination.
The Canadian actor, director and Wrexham Football Club co-owner appears to skydive onto the Abu Dhabi island in a new promotional video released on Instagram.
“Welcome Ryan” read lights on the W Abu Dhabi Hotel, the star’s intended landing spot, but in what seems to be classic Reynolds comedy, the actor misses his landing point, and lands directly on top of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit.
“I’ve been an actor, a producer, a Welsh football club owner and I could go on. So I will …” says Reynolds.
The rest of his speech is drowned out by the roar of F1 cars as they zoom around Abu Dhabi’s Grand Prix Circuit, including a part where he says it’s his “mission to create the first-ever Yas Island …” which is bound to leave viewers wondering what’s to come at the destination.
The action-packed reel shows the actor whizzing down water slides at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, enjoying a drink at Cafe Del Mar Beach Club at Yas Bay and spinning around on rollercoasters at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi. He also found time to play some golf on the island’s pristine greens.
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As part of the Yas Island role, Reynolds can expect some epic adventures. Previous campaigns saw Kevin Hart zoom around the island in a Ferrari while Jason Momoa took to the water, paddle boarding on the Arabian Gulf.
Reynolds is already been impressed by the island destination and its offerings.
“I was excited to see Ferrari World, which didn’t disappoint,” said Reynolds in an interview with DCT Abu Dhabi, shared exclusively with The National.
“Like most people, I’ve never driven a Ferrari. But the world they’ve built is so immersive. It’s impossible to not be awed by these cars. Which are works of art. And the rides will leave you absolutely breathless. I’ve never seen rides that fast. Incredible.”
“With the appointment of Ryan Reynolds as our latest chief island officer of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, we continue the tradition of excellence established by Kevin Hart and Jason Momoa. Reynolds brings his own unique blend of charisma, energy, and enthusiasm to the role, promising to elevate the Yas Island experience to even greater heights. We’re thrilled to embark on this exhilarating journey with him, inviting fans worldwide to be part of the legacy,” said Liam Findlay, chief executive of Miral Destinations.
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Hopping between Gulf countries could soon be as easy as traveling through Europe's Schengen Area: just flash your passport at the entry point and seamlessly travel from one country to the next—no extra paper work required.
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