Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Park is located in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. It is an indoor theme park dedicated to Ferrari cars. It opened in November 2010. The park building is covered by a red roof with the world`s largest Ferrari logo. The Ferrari World Park is interesting for families with children, motorsport fans, and anyone interested in unusual entertainment. There are both extreme roller coasters and quiet relaxation areas.
The area of Ferrari World Park is 86 thousand square meters. A comfortable temperature is maintained inside all year round, which is important for the hot climate of the UAE. The Ferrari World Park has 44 attractions, most of which are in one way or another connected with racing cars and speed.
Four Main Attractions of Ferrari World Park
Formula Rossa
The main legend of Ferrari World Park and the absolute record holder among roller coasters in the world. Formula Rossa accelerates to 240 kilometers per hour in just 4.9 seconds, simulating the acceleration of a real Formula 1 car. This is the G-force that pilots experience at the start of a race. The attraction is so fast that all guests are given protective goggles before boarding: the wind at such speed feels like sandpaper on unprotected eyes. The route, about two kilometers long, is laid outside the main building, but the park`s design allows you to see the train roar out and come back in. This is a must-do item on the program for every visitor.
Flying Aces
If Formula Rossa takes with speed, then Flying Aces attacks with height and geometry. This attraction is famous for its loop — one of the highest in the world among non-inverting loops, its height reaches 63 meters. The plane, stylized as a biplane, climbs a 51-degree incline and then throws passengers into a dizzying sequence of flips and spins. Flying Aces gives not so much a feeling of speed as a feeling of complete loss of orientation in space. This is a choice for those who love thrills and want to test their vestibular system.
Turbo Track
The newest of the flagship attractions at Ferrari World Park. Turbo Track is a vertical launch and free fall from a height of 64 meters. The main feature of the attraction is that the train breaks through the park`s roof: in a matter of seconds you are thrown outside, offering a panoramic view of Yas Island, and then dropped down in a state of weightlessness. Designers specially equipped the train with LED lighting that runs along the track with the train, turning the ride into a light show for observers below. This is an ideal symbiosis of engineering and visual art.
Mission Ferrari
The most high-tech attraction at Ferrari World Park, often called a 5D journey. Mission Ferrari combines classic roller coasters with simulator elements and special effects. Visitors enter a secret spy-themed storyline where sharp turns, drops, explosions, and laser beams await them right during the ride. This is not just shaking in a cart, but a full-fledged movie with an immersive effect that will appeal to both teenagers and adults. Unlike the extreme Formula Rossa, Mission Ferrari is a more balanced attraction where the story softens the physical G-forces.
What Else to Try in the Park
For those who want to take a break from record speeds, Ferrari World Park offers many other entertainments. On the Bell`Italia attraction, you can take a leisurely ride in a miniature Ferrari through scaled-down replicas of famous Italian landmarks — the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the canals of Venice.
The Ferrari World Karting Academy allows you to feel like a real racer on an actual 290-meter-long track. For the youngest guests, there are Junior GT driving schools where children can independently drive miniature Ferrari electric cars.
The G-Force attraction will lift you to a height of 62 meters straight through the park`s roof, only to then sharply drop you down, giving you a second of free fall. Virtual reality enthusiasts should check out the Scuderia Challenge zone — simulators as close as possible to the trainers used by real Formula 1 pilots.
Practical Information
Ferrari World Park is located on Yas Island and is connected by a covered walkway to the giant Yas Mall shopping center, allowing you to combine thrills with shopping. The park`s opening hours are daily from 10 am to 7 pm, but times may vary depending on the season, so it`s better to check the current schedule before your visit.
The cost of an adult ticket starts from 295 to 345 dirhams (80 to 95 USD) when purchased online. A child ticket for children from 3 years old costs from 230 to 250 dirhams (63 to 68 USD). Children under 3 years old enter for free. Tickets purchased online in advance are usually cheaper than at the park`s ticket offices.
An important nuance for tourists — shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. This requirement applies in all parks in Abu Dhabi. Most extreme attractions at Ferrari World allow guests from 110 to 195 centimeters in height. Bringing your own food into the park is prohibited; only water in small bottles is allowed.
It is best to arrive at Ferrari World at opening time to get on the most popular attractions without queues. By lunchtime, Formula Rossa can have long lines. To save time, you can purchase a Quick Pass, which gives the right to skip the line. Don`t forget to bring spare shoes without laces — you will have to constantly take them off when boarding attractions.
