Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (Arabic: عالم فيراري أبوظبي) is a mostly indoors theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's first Ferrari-themed park and is the home of Formula Rossa, which has held the record for the world’s fastest roller coaster since 2010. [1]

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World (red building) on Yas Island
LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°29′02″N 54°36′25″E / 24.4838°N 54.6070°E / 24.4838; 54.6070
StatusOperating
OpenedNovember 4, 2010 (2010-11-04)
OwnerMiral
Operated byFarah Experiences LLC
ThemeFerrari-inspired theme park
Area86,000 sq m
Attractions
Roller coasters6
Websitehttps://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/

The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007. Developed by Aldar Properties and constructed by BESIX Group subsidiary Six Construct,[2] it took three years to develop the park until it was officially opened to the public on 4 November 2010.[3] Ferrari World is part of the larger Yas Island entertainment complex, which includes other attractions like Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and the Yas Marina Circuit.

The most recent roller coaster to open is Mission Ferrari, which opened to the public in January 2023.[4]

Rides and attractions

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Formula Rossa
 
Entrance to Ferrari World

Roller coasters

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Name Opened Manufacturer Type Notes
Fiorano GT Challenge 2010 Maurer Söhne Launched, Dueling R-Coaster prototype
Formula Rossa 2010 Intamin Launched The world's fastest roller coaster. Has not operated since January 2024.
Flying Aces 2016 Intamin Wing Coaster Known for having the world's tallest non-inverting loop
Turbo Track 2017 Intamin Launched shuttle coaster
Formula Rossa Junior 2020 Zamperla Family roller coaster A junior variant of the original Formula Rossa roller coaster
Mission Ferrari 2023 Dynamic Attractions SFX Coaster

Activities

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Name Type
Tyre Change Tyre changing challenge
Scuderia Challenge Interactive motion simulator
Roof Walk[5] 90-min 600m walk on Ferrari World's roof
Zipline[5] 400m zip-line that travels through the Flying Aces rollercoaster

Family rides

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Name Type
Flying Wings Hang glider ride
Turbo Towers Drop tower
Speedway Race 2-seater family attraction
Karting Academy Electric powered go-karts
Tyre Twist Tea-cup style ride
Viaggio in Italia First Flying theater in the Eastern Hemisphere
Bell’Italia Car ride
Made in Maranello Tour of the historic Ferrari factory
Driving with the Champion F1 & GT virtual simulation

Children's rides

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Name Type
Junior GP Pilot a miniature Ferrari F1 racer
Driving with the Champion Interactive movie
Junior Training Camp Interactive play area
Nello's Adventureland[6] Playground and attractions
Speed of Magic 4D simulator ride
Benno's Great Race Interactive ride

Entertainment

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Name Type
Cinema Maranello Film featuring Enzo Ferrari

Dining and Shopping

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A fine dining Italian restaurant that offers authentic cuisine with Ferrari-inspired décor. And Pit Stop Cafés and snack bars provide quick bites and refreshments. Where Ferrari World Souvenir Shops offer a variety of Ferrari merchandise, including clothing, model cars, and memorabilia.

Reception

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The park has been awarded several accolades since its opening. It has been awarded the best theme park in the Middle East by the World Travel Awards for eight consecutive years.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. "About Ferrari World Abu Dhabi". Ferrari World. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Aldar and Besix form joint venture company". MEED. 2008-01-13. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  3. ^ "Formula Rossa | World's Fastest roller coaster". Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  4. ^ "Mission Ferrari at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is now open to public". Miral. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  5. ^ a b Colin Armstrong,"Everything you need to know about Ferrari World Abu Dhabi's zip-line and roof walk". Finance.yahoo.com. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set To Re-open Junior Training Camp And Nello's Adventureland". albawaba.com. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  7. ^ "List of Awards Won by Ferrari World Abu Dhabi". www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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