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Chief Island Officer Kevin Hart "Hartifys" Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

Globally acclaimed comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, has been officially appointed as the first 'Chief Island Officer' of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, in a trailer video published on the destination’s social media platforms. 

Globally acclaimed comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, has been officially appointed as the first ‘Chief Island Officer’ of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, in a trailer video published on the destination’s social media platforms. 

In the trailer, the destination’s newly appointed Chief Island Officer is seen cruising around Yas Island in a white Ferrari and keeps his fans guessing as to how he plans to “Hartify” the island.

He suggests something big is coming and asks the viewers to keep a lookout.

Fans of the Hollywood superstar are encouraged to stay tuned on social media platforms as Kevin goes ‘Hart’ on Yas Island while visiting the destination’s award-winning landmarks and attractions, including:

  • The world’s first Ferrari-inspired theme park- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  • The Middle East’s leading waterpark – Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
  • Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi  – the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park 
  • CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi – home to the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall
  • Yas Links – the first true links golf course in the Middle East
  • Yas Mall and Yas Marina Circuit – home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™
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Yas Marina Circuit

“We are delighted to see Kevin Hart take on the role of Chief Island officer for Yas Island Abu Dhabi, said Liam Findlay, CEO of Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island and a subsidiary of Miral.

“As one of the most multifaceted and entertaining comics in the world, fans will get to watch Kevin Hart ‘Hartify’ everything on the island, and we encourage everyone to stay tuned and watch why Yas Island Abu Dhabi is ‘Hart’ to beat!”

Kevin first kept his fans guessing suggesting he might be up for a job on the island and expressed enthusiasm for his collaboration with Yas Island on his social media platforms in August of last year.

He will now be sharing his first-hand experience as the Chief Island Officer with fans and holidaymakers alike.

For more information, visit yasisland.com