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Yas Island and Miami Band Mark four years of partnership with ‘Ya Helwakom’

At the heart of the 2026 collab is a refreshed rendition of the iconic Kuwaiti group’s much-loved hit song, 'Ya Helwakom', brought to life through a vibrant music video filmed across Yas Island.

Some collaborations last for a season. Others become traditions. One of the GCC’s favourite summer brand partnerships is back, and this time, it’s come with a party bus. Miami Band has returned to Yas Island for a fourth consecutive year, cementing what has quietly become one of the region’s most beloved annual traditions. After all, some stories have a habit of finding one more chapter.

At the heart of this year’s collaboration is a refreshed rendition of the iconic Kuwaiti group’s much-loved hit song, ‘Ya Helwakom’, brought to life through a vibrant music video filmed across Yas Island’s attractions and experiences.

The campaign is now live across the brand’s social and digital channels.

The music video captures the genuine delight of fans encountering Miami Band on Yas Island.

The unfiltered excitement, the kind that belongs to summers people actually remember, is exactly the feeling this collaboration was built on. A warm reminder that some things just make people happy, year after year.

The vehicle isn’t just a fun visual choice; it’s a metaphor. Because that’s exactly what four years with Miami Band has felt like: one continuous, enjoyable ride across everything Yas Island has to offer.

Over the years, Yas Island and Miami Band have built something that extends far beyond a traditional celebrity partnership.

Together, they have transformed nostalgia into a cultural connection, creating campaigns that celebrate shared GCC memories, humour, and music.

What began as a creative collaboration has evolved into a regional phenomenon that resonates with audiences across generations.

As the only celebrity act to partner with Yas Island for four consecutive years, Miami Band has taken audiences on a journey through the destination’s ever-evolving mix of world-class attractions, entertainment and experiences, showcasing Yas Island to millions of viewers across the GCC while introducing timeless songs to younger audiences and inspiring long-time fans to rediscover the classics they grew up with.

So, is this really the final chapter?

Four years in, audiences know better than to answer that question too quickly.

The party bus doors are open. The music is playing. If the past four years have taught people anything, it’s never to underestimate the possibility of one more epic ride.

the authorAnup Oommen
Anup Oommen is the Editor of Campaign Middle East at Motivate Media Group, a well-reputed moderator, and a multiple award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience at some of the most reputable and credible global news organisations, including Reuters, CNN, and Motivate Media Group. As the Editor of Campaign Middle East, Anup heads market-leading coverage of advertising, media, marketing, PR, events and experiential, digital, the wider creative industries, and more, through the brand’s digital, print, events, directories, podcast and video verticals. As such he’s a key stakeholder in the Campaign Global brand, the world’s leading authority for the advertising, marketing and media industries, which was first published in the UK in 1968.