19 Sep 2016, 05:55 am

The entire experience will be televised on YouTube channel of Marinating Films. Each celebrity will be seen exploring the destination according to the various experiences that are on assigned to them which will vary from - Foodie and gourmet, Shopaholic, Party Freak, Nature Lover, Travel Freak, etc.
“As our profile continues to grow globally, and in key markets such as India, we’re thrilled to host this group of influential Indian celebrities and tastemakers here on YAS Island, as they embark on what we know will be a trip not soon forgotten. Through hosting the Desi Explorers, we know that the Yas Island story will be shared far and wide with Indian travellers and we look forward to welcoming more Indian travellers long into the future,” says Karim El Guanaini, Senior Vice President, Miral.
This season 7 explorers Karan Wahi, Tina Dutta, Surbhi Jyoti, Tanya Sharma, Pooja Gor, Srishty Rode and Jay Soni are handpicked on the basis of their popularity, area of interest, engaging power and entertainment factor.
This bunch of nomads will explore this beautiful place to get lost in its enigmatic exquisiteness in the month of September on a 5 nights and 6 days voyage.
Sunny Arora, Director, Marinating Films commented, “With ‘Desi Explorers’ we promise the audience a fun-filled experience of various unexplored destinations through the eyes of their favourite telly-stars. Each trip is planned to be a landmark trip in itself. Yas Island is a prime leisure, entertainment and business destination located in UAE, promising an ultimate experience to the viewers.”
Yas Island is a playground for fun, adventure, entertainment and thrill-seeking action. World-class attractions and events on Yas Island included Ferrari World theme park, year-round performances by award-winning international artists and the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Along with seven hotels, a mall, waterpark, concert arena, marina, beach, links golf course and more than 100 café and restaurant options, Yas Island offers shopping, dining, entertainment and more.
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