![]() Ferrari World (red building) on Yas Island. Next to it is theYas Marina Circuit, which hosts theAbu Dhabi Grand Prix. | |
Location | Yas Island,Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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Coordinates | 24°29′02″N54°36′25″E / 24.4838°N 54.6070°E /24.4838; 54.6070 |
Status | Operating |
Opened | November 4, 2010 (2010-11-04) |
Owner | Miral |
Operated by | Farah Experiences LLC |
Theme | Ferrari-inspired theme park |
Area | 86,000 sq m |
Attractions | |
Roller coasters | 6 |
Website | https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/ |
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (Arabic:عالم فيراري أبوظبي) is a mostly indoorstheme park located onYas Island inAbu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates. It is the world's first Ferrari-themed park and is the home ofFormula Rossa, which has held the record for the world’s fastest roller coaster since 2010.[1]
The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007. Developed byAldar Properties and constructed byBESIX Group subsidiarySix 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 largerYas Island entertainment complex, which includes other attractions likeYas Waterworld,Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and theYas Marina Circuit.
The most recent roller coaster to open isMission Ferrari, which opened to the public in January 2023.[4]
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 | The world's fastest roller coaster. |
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 |
Name | Type |
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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 |
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 | FirstFlying 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 |
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[6] | Playground and attractions |
Speed of Magic | 4D simulator ride |
Benno's Great Race | Interactive ride |
Name | Type |
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Cinema Maranello | Film featuring Enzo Ferrari |
A fine dining Italian restaurant that offers authentic cuisine with Ferrari-inspired décor. AndPit Stop Cafés and snack bars provide quick bites and refreshments. WhereFerrari World Souvenir Shops offer a variety of Ferrari merchandise, including clothing, model cars, and memorabilia.
The park has been awarded several accolades since its opening. It has been awarded the best theme park in theMiddle East by the World Travel Awards for eight consecutive years.[7]