Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Built 2009
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was built in 2009; no completed renovation is yet on record. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.5/10.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Timeline
2025
Franchise agreement to refurbish and convert Yas Plaza hotels (incl. Crowne Plaz
⚖️ Star classification · United Arab Emirates
re-classified every 1 yearIn Dubai, the hotel classification licence is valid 1 year (renewable; up to 4 years on request). Each emirate runs its own system.
System: Dubai Dept. of Economy & Tourism (Decree 17/2013)
“The term of the Licence will be one (1) year, renewable for the same period… and up to four (4) years.”
How this score is computed
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Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced2009
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
- ✓ Operating brand
- ○ Management / operator
- ○ Ownership
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“The franchise agreement involves the refurbishment and conversion of the current hotels into distinct properties within the newly named Straylight Yas, Vignette Collection. Set to open during Q4 2025, the new resort will feature an underground tunnel to facilitate direct beach access, a retail and F&B strip, and connections to the prestigious Yas Links Abu Dhabi golf course.”
“Year Built: 2009”
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When was Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island built?+
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) was built in 2009.
How old is Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island?+
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island is 17 years old — it was built in 2009. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Has Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island been renovated recently?+
We have not yet found a sourced completed renovation year for Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
What is the Chrono Score of Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.5/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.