Yas Island to Open “Stranger Things: The Experience” The Countdown Is On: Fans Can Experience the Upside Down on Yas Island Beginning November 14

Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni

October 27, 2025: A global entertainment phenomenon is about to descend upon Yas Island, and it’s bringing the Upside Down with it. The Island will host the debut of “Stranger Things: The Experience,” bringing the immersive world of Hawkins, Indiana, to life in the Middle East for the very first time.

Opening November 14, “Stranger Things: The Experience” will transport fans straight into Hawkins, Indiana, where they’ll become part of the storyline in the “Stranger Things” universe. Much like its sold-out runs in New York, London, and Paris, “Stranger Things: The Experience” at Yas Island will feature immersive sets, live actors, and jaw-dropping special effects that blur the lines between fiction and reality. Guests will move through iconic scenes from the series; from Hawkins Lab to the dark tunnels of the Upside Down, before ending their journey in a vibrant ‘Mix-Tape’ area celebrating 80s nostalgia, complete with themed food, photo ops, exclusive merchandise, and surprises inspired by the show’s most memorable moments.

Coinciding with the global anticipation for the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things”, Yas Island invites fans to a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the supernatural adventure at the very same moment the series captivates audiences worldwide.

Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, said: “This partnership is yet another example of Yas Island collaborating with some of the world’s strongest entertainment brands to bring unforgettable experiences to our guests. ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’ is a superb addition to our destination, it is not just entertainment, it’s an invitation to step into one of the most defining universes of our time. We can’t wait to welcome fans into Hawkins right here in Yas Island”

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering Hawkins for the first time, expect a fully immersive, action-packed, cinematic journey filled with interactive moments, mind-blowing audiovisual effects, and an atmosphere that turns Yas Island into the ultimate “Stranger Things” experience.

Visit www.yasisland.com for more information or join the waitlist at https://strangerthings-experience.com/abu-dhabi/.

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About Yas Island:

Located on the golden shores, Yas Island, offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of leisure and entertainment experiences. From award-winning theme parks such as Ferrari World Yas Island, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, and SeaWorld® Yas Island, to incredible attractions such as the record-breaking CLYMB™ Yas Island, and the thrilling Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX™), visitors are bound to discover a world of entertainment options all within the 25 sq. km island.

Yas Island boasts world-class shopping at Yas Mall, eclectic dining at Yas Marina and Yas Bay Waterfront, the vibrant day to night attraction and award-winning golf at Yas Links golf course. The island offers a year-round line-up of spectacular musical, entertainment and family events at Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest indoor entertainment venue and houses ten incredible hotels, including W – Yas Island, Hilton Yas Island, and The WB™, the world’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel. The destination also features WHITE, a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory indoor venue and more than 165 dining experiences dotting the island – complementing these attractions is a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

About Stranger Things:

Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release later this year in three volumes at 5PM PT: four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas and The Finale on New Year’s Eve. The beloved franchise offers fans various ways to engage with the cultural phenomenon year-round, including: the Olivier and Tony-award winning stage play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow; a collection of books takes fans deeper into the story; the touring Stranger Things: The Experience which recently expanded to Brazil and Australia; Stranger Things: Escape the Dark; a brand new immersive experience set to open at Netflix House later this year; Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, an animated series that will take fans back to Hawkins; fans celebrate November 6 — the day Will Byers went missing — as ‘Stranger Things Day;’ and they can follow @StrangerThings.Things for fun ways to bring the world into their everyday lives.