Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
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 features Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.[1]
Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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Status | Operating |
Opened | November 4, 2010 |
Theme | Ferrari-inspired theme park |
Area | 86,000 sq m |
Attractions | |
Roller coasters | 5 |
Website | https://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]
The most recent roller coaster to open is Mission Ferrari, which opened to the public in 2023.[4]
Rides and attractions
Operating
Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Notes |
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Fiorano GT Challenge | 2010 | Maurer Söhne | Launched, Dueling | R-Coaster prototype |
Formula Rossa | 2010 | Intamin | Launched | World's fastest rollercoaster |
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 | |
Mission Ferrari | 2023 | Dynamic Attractions | SFX Coaster |
Themed Experiences
Name | Type |
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Tyre Change | Tyre changing challenge |
Scuderia Challenge | Interactive motion simulator |
Roof Walk[6] | 90-min 600m walk on Ferrari World's roof |
Zipline[6] | 400m zip-line that travels through the Flying Aces rollercoaster |
Family rides
Name | Type |
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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
Name | Type |
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Junior GP | Pilot a miniature Ferrari F1 racer |
Driving with the Champion | Interactive movie |
Junior Training Camp | Interactive play area |
Nello's Adventureland[7] | Playground and activities |
Speed of Magic | 4D simulator ride |
Benno's Great Race | Interactive ride |
Entertainment
Name | Type |
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Cinema Maranello | Film featuring Enzo Ferrari |
References
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. "About Ferrari World Abu Dhabi". Ferrari World. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- "Aldar and Besix form joint venture company". MEED. 2008-01-13. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- "Formula Rossa | World's Fastest roller coaster". Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "Mission Ferrari at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is now open to public". Miral. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- Susan And Simon Veness,"Top 5 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi attractions that fill the need for speed". attractionsmagazine.com. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- 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.
- "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set To Re-open Junior Training Camp And Nello's Adventureland". albawaba.com. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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