Kuwaiti band Miami in Yas Island’s summer campaign

Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer

Yas Island Abu Dhabi has once again won hearts with an upbeat summer hit featuring Kuwaiti band Miami and an all-new groovy twist to Arabic fan-favourite ‘Alhamdulillah wa Shefnakom’. The cheerful remix takes viewers on a joy ride across Yas Island’s world-class leisure and entertainment attractions and adds a special nuance to the original track to get everyone moving and grooving all summer long. The collaboration between Miami band and Yas Island Abu Dhabi builds on last year’s success ‘Yas Yas Baby’ and delivers a new jingle for fans to enjoy. The new edit also reminisces on the nostalgic tunes of the 90s - which continue to strike a chord in every generation across the Arab world.

Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, said: “We are pleased to be joining hands with Miami Band to curate a memorable Arabic song that fans have grown to love. As a leading tourism destination in Abu Dhabi, we understand what resonates with our audience in the GCC market.  “Our complementary leisure and entertainment offerings provide a multitude of best-in-class experiences, and we are pleased to continuously meet guest expectations with every new addition. With the summer holidays upon us, we look forward to welcoming guests and families from the GCC region and beyond to enjoy what the destination has to offer – all in one place.”

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Miral Destinations is a one-stop destination partner which delivers across leisure, entertainment, tourism attractions and landmarks in Abu Dhabi and beyond. Featuring leading theme park attractions Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and the recently opened SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, fans can tune in and listen to the song on repeat; it will bring back the golden age of Arabic melodies to every ear and household.

Miami are a Khaleeji band from Kuwait, known for their fast and frantic style. Its beginning dates back to 1986-1987, when it had not released any albums yet. Miami’s founders included Tariq Qassem Muhammad, Mishaal Saleh Lili, Adnan, Hussein and Ahmed with Lily Laila Mohamed joining a week after the band was founded. Later, three members withdrew for special reasons and circumstances that were not announced. Mishaal, Hussein and Khaled decided to join the band; however, they did not stay and also withdrew shortly after joining.

Finally, Khaled Al Randi joined them as the fourth and last member of the band. The members of the band have settled since that year to this day, and they are: Tariq Qassem Muhammed; Khaled Abdel Jalil Al Randi; Layili Layli Muḥammed and Mishaal Saleh Laily. It was Tariq who decided to name the band. His eyes fell on the name Miami (it was written in beautiful handwriting on his chalkboard in one of the summer club seasons); he gave this name to the band.

Miami’s numbers include Ghazaalah (1994); Assalaam Lillah (1995); Aasho (1996); Sheeloohaa Shaila (1997); Alhamdulillah wa Shefnakom (1999); Sukkar Ziyaadeh (2000); Hoonhaa (2001); Yaa Helookom (2003); and Black Toon (2005). Through 2017, they had released a total of 15 albums. Their repertoire includes pop, patriotic and sports songs, and also television theme songs.

Located on the shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai - Yas Island offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of leisure and entertainment experiences.

Yas Island Abu Dhabi also has attractions such as the record-breaking CLYMB Abu Dhabi, and the Yas Marina Circuit (home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix). Visitors can discover a world of entertainment options within the 25 square kilometre island! Yas Island boasts too of Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall, and the Yas Links golf course. It features indoor and outdoor concert venues including WHITE Abu Dhabi and Etihad Arena. With the recent opening of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park, Yas Island has added one more attraction to its roster.