IIFA ANNOUNCES ABU DHABI’S YAS ISLAND AS HOST DESTINATION
IIFA ANNOUNCES ABU DHABI’S YAS ISLAND AS HOST DESTINATION
FOR
THE 22nd EDITION OF IIFA WEEKEND & AWARDS - WORLD’S BIGGEST
CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA
INTERNATIONAL
INDIAN FILM ACADEMY (IIFA) WEEKEND & AWARDS WILL BE STAGED IN UAE CAPITAL
AS IIFA UNITES THE WORLD TO SHOWCASE CINEMATIC EXCELLENCE
- Bollywood Megastar Salman Khan to Host IIFA 2022 at Yas Island’s new state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue Etihad Arena on 18th and 19th March 2022
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#YasIsland #InAbuDhabi
14th December
2021, Mumbai: Bringing
together the very best of the Indian cinema and film fraternity, the 22nd
edition of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema - the International
Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards - is all set to be held on Yas
Island, Abu Dhabi, on March 18th and 19th, 2022, in collaboration with the
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu
Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences.
India
and Abu Dhabi have enjoyed excellent relations through culture and trade for
many decades. Uniting the world through cinema and celebration, the 2022 IIFA
Weekend & Awards will be one of togetherness and positivity as it heads to
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, further enhancing, strengthening and building even
greater bonds between India, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and
millions of movie fans around the world. Commemorating the 75th year of India’s
independence and the UAE’s year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking its
50th anniversary, the highly anticipated 22nd Edition of
IIFA will showcase a grand celebration of Indian cinema’s finest talent, bringing
together global dignitaries, international media, fans and film enthusiasts
from across the world.
Hosted
by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the event will take place at
the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad
Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi and
the UAE have successfully managed to safely resume events and tourism
activities in recent months. One of the world’s fastest-growing tourism
destinations, Abu Dhabi is home to incredible beaches with year-round sunshine, vibrant culture and world-class entertainment and leisure infrastructure
offering a vast array of enriching offerings.
Continuing
their partnership for the seventh consecutive edition of IIFA, NEXA will be
collaborating with Miral and DCT Abu Dhabi for this star-studded event. Through
this association, Maruti Suzuki aims to blend premium-ness and inspirational
designs offered by NEXA with glitz, glamour, and star-studded Indian cinema.
His Excellency, Saood Abdulaziz Al
Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said:
“India has long been one of Abu Dhabi’s top inbound source markets for tourists
building on strong historic ties. Hosting the IIFA Awards underlines the key
strategic position the Indian market occupies for the emirate. In addition, we
have enjoyed a great bond with India’s movie industry, which has for many years
been attracted to the UAE capital by our high-quality infrastructure, so the
addition of the IIFA to Abu Dhabi’s calendar of events aligns perfectly with
our 5-year strategy to develop the cultural and creative industries. Hosting an
event such as this also demonstrates the UAE capital’s appeal for attracting
internationally-renowned entertainment, and the confidence organizers have in
the emirate’s superior facilities, expertise and stringent health and safety
protocols. We look forward to welcoming visitors from India and beyond to
experience this event, and also to explore Abu Dhabi’s diverse tourist
attractions and cultural offerings during their stay.”
Home to magical adventures and
awe-inspiring entertainment, as well as three globally renowned theme parks,
outstanding motorsports, an award-winning golf venue and world-class
hospitality services, Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is a destination like nowhere
else.
Mohamed Abdalla Al
Zaabi, CEO of Miral said, “It
is an honour for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA
Weekend and Awards at Etihad Arena on Yas Bay in Yas Island. As the Middle
East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment venue, Etihad Arena presents
an ideal setting for world-class events that attract international stars and
audiences. Hosting this much-anticipated event
reinforces Yas Island’s position as a top global destination for leisure,
entertainment and business and Abu Dhabi’s place on the world tourism
and entertainment map.”
Speaking
on the occasion, Salman Khan said, “I
have always enjoyed being a part of the IIFA Family and travelling to some
great destinations but this year I am super happy that we are headed to one of
my personal favorites, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. IIFA is always a memorable time
and this year it will be an even bigger celebration as we celebrate the 75th
year of India’s independence and UAE’s 50th Anniversary-Golden Jubilee
celebration. Over the last 21 years, IIFA has not only given Indian Cinema an
international platform, but it has created a wonderful opportunity to take us
to our fans and connect millions of people globally. I am proud and excited to
get ready to host the 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards Yas Island, Abu Dhabi as
we unite the world through cinema & celebration.”
Mr.
Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Maruti
Suzuki India said, “NEXA has always celebrated
the relentless spirit of creators who continuously explore, innovate, and
experiment to inspire the world. It is for this very reason that NEXA has
collaborated with IIFA, which is a platform to recognize India’s top creative
talent in the world of cinema and celebrate the best in cinema arts. The
association is in its 6th year and both NEXA and IIFA are symbolic
of challenging the status quo to create experiences that are new and inspiring.
NEXA helps create premium experiences through its global design, sophisticated
style and innovative technology, just like IIFA, which builds lifetime
experiences and felicitates excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage. We
look forward to IIFA 2022 which will be held at Yas Islands in Abu
Dhabi to inspire our new-age consumers who seek global experiences in
their everyday lives.”
Alongside the
arena and Yas Bay, guests visiting Yas Island will also be able to enjoy a
variety of experiences. From award-winning theme parks, the record-breaking
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the capital’s largest mall, 160 dining options, a scenic
beach and mangroves, luxurious hospitality stays and so much more, there’s a
lot to explore!
Pre-registration for Tickets’
sales for 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, at IIFA.com.
Fans and media are welcome to keep
abreast of the latest news and details on IIFA and Hindi cinema by logging on
to www.iifa.com or checking out the social media handles:
FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT
● IIFA Website www.iifa.com
● IIFA social media handles:
● Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iifa
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/iifa
● Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IIFA/
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For
further queries, please contact: Wizspk Communications |PR iifa@wizspk.com
About IIFA
(International Indian Film Academy)
IIFA
is dedicated to building bridges across cinemas, businesses, communities and
nations, creating everyone’s dream: “One People. One World”. IIFA is the most
appreciated South Asian film academy and a global platform that gives the
Indian film fraternity an opportunity to reach audiences in international
territories. The alliances made via the platform of IIFA provide huge benefits
and gain to India and an equally important objective is to create similar
benefits in the host country. The aim is to establish a system of mutual
benefit to both India as well as the host destinations by boosting tourism,
economic development, trade, culture, cross-border investments and film
co-productions. The
IIFA Weekend & Awards each year and travels to new, exciting and beautiful
destinations, taking the film fraternity to unite and celebrate the best of
Indian film and culture, thereby taking Indian Cinema and India to a wider
audience. www.iifa.com
About Miral
Miral is Abu Dhabi's
creator of destinations, uniting people and places through unique, immersive
and exciting experiences. Responsible for the development and management of Yas
Island, Miral's assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport,
dining, retail, and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu
Dhabi, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit,
Yas Marina and eight hotels, including Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island located on
Yas Bay, the soon to be Abu Dhabi’s premier waterfront destination.
For more information,
visit http://www.miral.ae
About Yas Island
Yas Island is one of the
world’s fastest-growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the
golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50
minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of
award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme
parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting
water and motorsports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and family
events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the
award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros.
World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit
(home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, the
award-winning Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas
Mall. With hotels, including W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi
Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island
by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island, plus more than 165 dining experiences, the
destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including MAD and
Etihad Arena - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services
that connect all attractions to one another.