Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi is the first Ferrari – branded theme park in the world, the park is a home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster. The park is the not only the largest indoor them park on the planet but also the first Ferrari – branded theme park in the world, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is completely dedicated to the famous sports car brand from the Italian village of Maranello.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is popular for many record – breaking achievements, it is also known for its striking red roof blazoned with Ferrari’s iconic prancing horse log. The amusement park is located just outside of Abu Dhabi in a short drive of 1.5 hours away from the center of Dubai, the park is located on the artificial Yas Marina Island and directly at the Yas Marina Circuit, it is this same place where every year Formula 1 is a guest for the great prize of Abu Dhabi.
For adrenaline junkie, the park has the world’s fastest rollercoaster – Formula Rossa running from 0 to 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds while soaring 52 meters in the air.
Ferrari World is home to more than 20 record – breaking attractions including the highest loop ride, all happening underneath the tallest space – frame structure on the planet, the amusement park is connected with the Yas Mall with over 350 stores – the largest shopping center in Abu Dhabi.
Attraction in Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi hosts many attractions found in the indoor amusement park from young and old, all these attractions have one thing in common that is Ferrari is central. Ferrari World has the fastest launched roller coaster in the world called Formula Rossa. There are other 20 small attractions aimed at fans of Ferrari from Italy. There is also plenty for children to do such as Junior pilotas where children can crawl behind the wheel of a pedal go-kart, shop at one of the souvenir shops or enjoy an Italian meal at one of the restaurants in the a amusement park.
Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa is the world’s fastest roller coaster in the world reaching a speed of 240 km/h and a maximum height of 52 meters within 4 seconds, during a ride in this roller you will be exposed to the G-forces that pilots of F16 aircraft experience. Because of this you get a free pair of glasses during the ride.
Flying Ace
Flying Ace is another roller coaster and can win a world record that of the steepest roller coaster in the world, the climb of the roller coaster will be as much as 51 percent. With this ride, the largest loop of the world which is 52 meters long, a ride on this roller coaster is the heroes who dare to experience this adventure.
How to get there
A bus is one the way to travel from Dubai to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, if you are using a bus, it is best to take the RTA bus to Abu Dhabi (E100/E102 – Abu Dhabi) which departs from the main bus station, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station. The disadvantage of this station is that it can sometimes be very busy because it is located in the working – class district of Dubai where many Indians and Pakistans work who often travel by public transport. This sometimes causes long queues for the buses most especially on Thursday, it can be quiet busy at this station.
There is also a bus (bus nr E101) direction Abu Dhabi from the bus station lbn Battuta, this bus station is near the shopping center lbn Battita which is the same name as metro station. This station is a lot quieter than the Al Garhoud station because it is located on the edge of Dubai far from the working – class districts of Dubai. The buses to Abu Dhabi leave every 20 to 30 minutes, the same money for the return journey.
Yas Express
It is also possible to travel with the Yas Express to and from Ferrari World, the Yas Express buses run daily from 9:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening.
Big Bus Abu Dhabi
If you have a ticket for the Big Bus Abu Dhabi tour, you can also get off at Ferrari World with this bus, The Purple route “Yas Island Drive” passes the Ferrari amusement park in Abu Dhabi.
Opening hours for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The Ferrari World is open every day of the week
Monday: open from 11 am to 8 pm
Tuesday: open from 11 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: open from 11 am to 8 pm
Thursday: open from 11 am to 10 pm
Friday: open from 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday: open from 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday: open from 11 am to 8 pm
For visitors who want to buy something in the Ferrari store can go to the park a little earlier, the store opens its doors 45 minutes before the park does. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the store closes at 20:00 while the park is open for another two hours.
