Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is known for its grand mosques, luxurious hotels, and sandy beaches. But there’s one destination that is the heart of Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World. Opened to the public in November 2010, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi has been the most-visited destination. When people from across the globe plan a visit to Abu Dhabi, one destination that every traveller includes in their itinerary is the Ferrari World. There are numerous beautiful and fantastic places to visit in Abu Dhabi but only one of them is home to the fastest roller coaster in the world: Ferrari World. It’s an adventure park you will remember for your life. Here’s all that you need to know about the Ferrari World before you visit it.
To start with, the Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is an award-winning theme park. Its theme is self-explanatory in the name: Ferrari. Ferrari For the unawares, Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car brand. It’s known for its impressive sports that are out of this world. Living up to the name of Ferrari, you can experience thrilling rides and participate in adrenaline-filled activities. Everything in this park revolves around its theme of Ferrari. So if you have ever wondered what it would be like if an amusement park would be like if everything there was related to Ferrari, this park is the place that you must visit. It has several rides and activities that you will not find anywhere else in the world. Besides Formula Rossa, the fastest roller coaster in the world, the amusement park also has Khalil’s Car Wash and Tyre Change Experience for those who want to experience life on an F1 track. Now let’s take a look at what you can do at Ferrari World and the rides that you can enjoy:
Things to Do at Ferrari World
Formula Rossa
Roller coaster rides are fun because you get to experience sudden drops from great heights and stomach-churning swirls. These are the standard across most roller coaster rides across the world. But Ferrari Rossa breaks that barrier. Ferraro Rossa is the world’s fastest roller coaster. Ferrari cars are known for being the fastest in the world, they don’t need sudden turns to give you an adrenaline rush, just the speed and power alone will do the work. This is exactly what has been adapted to Ferrari Rossa as well: speed and power, nothing else.
Scuderia Challenge
This is for the ones who like virtual racing games. Scuderia is a racing simulator that will entirely pull you into the racing experience. It will practically feel like you’re on the track driving the car. The 180° screens and steering wheel will ensure that when you step out of the simulator, you will like you took part in an actual race. Hit the brake and you will feel the jerk, hit against something and you will feel you have come to a stop, press the accelerator and feel the speed. If you have always wanted to experience an F1 race, this is the chance for you.
Fiorano GT Challenge
Fiorano GT will challenge your reflexes several times. Race along with another F430 car running along on the parallel track. The thrill truly rises when the path of this twin roller coaster crosses with each other. Just when you feel that you will crash into another car, you will move swiftly by it as if you’re saved by the bell. We’ve all watched the races in the Fast and Furious movies. But if you want to truly experience that, Fiorano GT is the one for you.
V12
At some point, all of us have wondered how in the world do Ferrari cars run so fast? Now you can finally understand the mechanism behind Ferrari 599 engine and what makes it unique. V12 is a boat ride that takes you to the heart of the Ferrari 599 engine. It’s really like you’ve been shrunk and squeezed in an engine. Here is where you get to truly experience how the powerful Ferrari 599 engine works.
A Ferrari Ride
Ferrari World is not only a theme park based around Ferrari, it actually has a Ferrari. And you can experience a real Ferrari Ride here. You can even drive the car and experience the thrill yourself if you are above 21 years and are a licenced driver in the UAE. An expert will sit beside you as you race the car on the track. If you do not meet the driving criteria, you can still experience the ride as you sit next to the expert driver and he drives the car at a high speed. This might be your one and only chance to experience a real Ferrari ride. Don’t miss it while you are there.
Tickets of Ferrari World
You can purchase the tickets for the Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi from the official website at https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en/
The entry is free for children below the age of 3 years. For everyone else, the ticket price at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi is 295 AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham). If you are visiting the park with your family, you can purchase a family ticket for people at a 25% discount of 885 AED.
Timings
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is open all days except Sundays.
On Monday, it is open from 1 pm to 6 pm, but exclusively for Annual pass holders.
The timings for Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi for the general audience are 12 pm to 8 pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays. Make sure your Abu Dhabi tour package has it in the itinerary.
How to Reach Ferrari World
Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, is located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. There are several ways to visit it:
Taxi
The easiest and simplest way to reach Ferrari World is by hailing a cab. It will drop you directly at the gate of the Ferrari World.
Metro
If you want to reach directly from the airport, take a metro from Terminal 3. Drop at Ibn Battuta Mall and take a bus to the Shahama bus stop. Take the taxi from there to the Ferrari World.
Bus
At Abu Dhabi central bus station, head for Al Wadha Terminal and hop on a bus to Yas Island Ferrari World.
Yas Express
Yas Express is a daily shuttle bus service that runs on several routes, showing the various landmarks on Yas Island. One of them is the Ferrari World.
So while you are sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, make sure to pay a visit to the Ferrari World. It will sweep the ground from beneath your feet, literally, with its speed. You will have the time of your life here.
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