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Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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The ultimate food-meets-fun family destination in the heart of Yas Bay

Inspired by the excitement, buzz and bustle of Downtown New York, Central promises to transport you to the urban underground of the Big Apple.

Kick back in the state-of-the-art arcade, unwind over bowling and get loud over some live music and a mouthwatering menu. The OG of new-age hangouts, this bad boy’s the ultimate birthday host for kids of all ages, with a buzzing family brunch, every Saturday.

Wondering what’s on the menu? There’s a massive list of options from big burgers, monster shakes plus an epic lineup of family entertainment, this one’s the ultimate food-meets-fun family destination in the heart of Yas Bay.

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FESTIVE & NYE

New Year’s Eve at Central

Enjoy front-row seats to the Yas Bay Waterfront fireworks, an NYC-inspired sharing set menu, free-flow drinks and AED 100 arcade credits to keep the little ones busy.

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Festive Roast

We’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree with our festive roast, served on every Sunday in December!  Big kids, little kids, and everyone in between – this is the perfect way to get in the festive spirit!

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Christmas Day Brunch

Naughty or nice, this is your ultimate Christmas Day Brunch spot! Gather the family for an afternoon of festive fun for big and little elves. Enjoy a sleigh-licious brunch menu with unlimited themed drinks and AED 100 gaming credits.

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NYE

New Year’s Eve at Central

Enjoy front-row seats to the Yas Bay Waterfront fireworks, an NYC-inspired sharing set menu, free-flow drinks and AED 100 arcade credits to keep the little ones busy.

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Wednesday
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Wing It Wednesday

The ultimate mid-week treat, offering two hours of unlimited chicken wings, and you can add on two hours of unlimited drinks to keep the good times rolling.

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Friday

Friday Fun Zone

End your week with the ultimate Friday afternoon fun zone, where kids can run wild and parents can unwind. Enjoy a dish, milkshake and spin the wheel to unlock your arcade credits.

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Christmas Friday

Boxing Day: Friday Fun Zone

The Christmas magic doesn’t stop here – Fridays are for the fun kids this Boxing Day! Kids can enjoy a dish, milkshake and spin the wheel to unlock your arcade credits, up to AED 1000, for the day!

 

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Friday

F1 Weekend

The track isn’t the only place bringing the heat this F1 weekend… Come down to Central and enjoy our Friday Funzone package, Saturday Brunch and Sunday Roast this F1 Weekend.

 

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Saturday

Brunch It On

The biggest NYC-inspired family brunch on Yas Bay! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of arcades, live entertainment, and a side quest for the little ones covering a selection of activities from Pancake Art to Dance Battles.

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Christmas Saturday

Christmas Day Brunch

Naughty or nice, this is your ultimate Christmas Day Brunch spot! Gather the family for an afternoon of festive fun for big and little elves. Enjoy a sleigh-licious brunch menu with unlimited themed drinks and AED 100 gaming credits.

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Christmas Sunday

Festive Roast

We’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree with our festive roast, served on every Sunday in December!  Big kids, little kids, and everyone in between – this is the perfect way to get in the festive spirit!

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Indulge in our menu filled with mouthwatering family favourites like big burgers and monster shakes. Get ready for an epic lineup of family entertainment that will keep everyone entertained and create lasting memories. Discover the ultimate food-meets-fun destination for the whole family.

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Heading to Etihad Arena?

Etihad Arena is the heart of Yas Island, hosting mega concerts, sold-out shows, and live performances almost daily! Just a short walk away, you’ll find unmissable spots for the best pre- and post-event food and drinks.

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Venue Deals

Half Price Arcades

Half The Price, Double The Fun. Weekdays just got a whole lot more exciting! From Monday to Thursday, 4PM – 7PM, enjoy half-price arcade games and double the action.

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Happy Hour

Ready to turn up the fun? We’re all about good vibes, great drinks, and the happiest hours of the day! Get in on the action with our buy 1, get 1 on selected beverages during Happy Hour.

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Let’s Roll Bowling

Bowl with the big boys with Yas Bay’s favourite bowling lanes. Games from 1-6 players, for just AED 50 per person, per game. A little healthy competition didn’t hurt nobody.

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Player’s Lounge

Our arcades are bigger and better than ever, and we’re not playin’ with our Players Lounge. Only the cool kids buy our gaming credit bundles and double up on their arcade credits.

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Kid’s Birthday Parties

We’re always ready to celebrate, and our parents’ favourite kids’ party packages are not to be missed – there’s no party like a Central party! Parties start from AED 150 per child.

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The Central Bundle

We’re on a roll with our summer offers, and this is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy an hour on the bowling alleys, followed by AED200 worth of arcades.

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Corporate Thursdays

Join us every Thursday for a day of dining with a 25% corporate discount off your total à la carte bill on bookings for up to 12 guests.* Simply book with your corporate email address to redeem.

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Family Dining at Central

The ultimate family spot in Abu Dhabi.  Located at the heart of the action, Central offers bowling, arcades, live music, and a menu inspired by the flavours of NYC.

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