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]
 Ferrari World (red building) on Yas Island | |
| Location | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°29′02″N 54°36′25″E / 24.4838°N 54.6070°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | November 4, 2010 |
| 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/ |
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 January 2023.[4]
Rides and attractions edit
Roller Coasters edit
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Activities edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
| 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 activities |
| Speed of Magic | 4D simulator ride |
| Benno's Great Race | Interactive ride |
Entertainment edit
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Cinema Maranello | Film featuring Enzo Ferrari |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set To Re-open Junior Training Camp And Nello's Adventureland". albawaba.com. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
External links edit
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