Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoors amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the first Ferrari-branded theme park and has the record for the largest space frame structure ever built.Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, is also located here
The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007. It took three years to develop the park and it officially opened to the public on 4 November 2010. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi covers an area of 86,000 square metres
Rides and attractions
Formula Rossa as seen from a ride in Ferrari World
Entrance to Ferrari World
Operating
Roller coasters
Name
Opened
Manufacturer
Type
Notes
Fiorano GT Challenge
2010
Maurer Söhne
Launched, Dueling
R-Coaster prototype
Formula Rossa
2010
Intamin
Launched
It is the fastest roller coaster since 2010
Flying Aces
2016
Intamin
Wing Coaster
Known for having the world’s tallest non-inverting loop
Turbo Track
2017
Intamin
Reverse Free Fall
Fourth roller coaster at the park
Mission Ferrari
2019
Dynamic Structures
Launched
Thrill rides
Name
Type
Karting Academy
Go-karts
Scuderia Challenge
Interactive motion simulator
Family rides
Name
Type
Driving Experience
Drive a Ferrari
Tyre Twist
Teacup ride
Viaggio in Italia
Flight simulator
Speed of Magic
4-D ride
Made in Maranello
Tour of the historic Ferrari factory
Galleria Ferrari
Interactive historical gallery
Driving with the Champion
F1™ & GT virtual simulation
Fast Lane
Interactive game show
Bell’Italia
Tour of miniature Italy
Benno’s Great Race
Interactive Dark Ride
V12 Enter the Engine
(Permanently Closed for its replacement – Mission Ferrari)
Log flume dark ride
Children’s rides
Name
Type
Junior GT
Junior Pilota’s driving school
Junior GP
Junior Pilota’s racing school
Khalil’s Car Wash
Children’s interactive play area
Junior Training Camp
Climbing area
Benno’s Great Race
Interactive dark ride
Shows
Name
Type
Cinema Maranello
Film featuring Enzo Ferrari
Tyre Change Show
Two mechanics whose lifelong dream is to be pit crew members for Scuderia Ferrari
Awards and nominations
Best Commercial, Office, Retail Future Development, Cityscape Abu Dhabi, 2010
Best International Leisure Development, International Property Award and Bloomberg, 2010
CIAT Open Award for Technical Excellence in Architectural Technology, The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), 2010
Overall GCC Project of the Year 2010, MEP Middle East Awards, 2010
2011 Brass Ring (Best new product, show production and entertainment displays and sets), IAAPA, 2011
Excellence in Live Design Award (ShowTex Middle East for Ferrari World Grand Opening), Live Design Magazine, 2011
Gold Winner designation for Best Permanent Exhibition, Event Design Award by Event Design Magazine, 2011
Hospitality & Leisure Project of the Year, Middle East Architect Awards 2011, 2011
Most Innovative Retail & Leisure Concept of the Year Award, Global Retail and Leisure International Awards, 2011
PALME award – Best A/V solution in a commercial development, PALME Middle East, 2011
PALME award – Best 3D projection of the year (Speed of magic), PALME Middle East, 2011
Project Excellence Award, IPMA – NL, 2011
Best Theme Park in the UAE, Hospitality India, 2013
Best Sports Show Performance Act, Brass Ring Live Entertainment Excellence, Mission Ferrari Show, IAAPA, 2015
Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2015, World Travel Awards, 2015
Favourite Italian Restaurant Under 400 Dhs, Mamma Rossella, What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi, 2015
Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2016, World Travel Awards, 2016
Favourite Italian Restaurant Under 400 Dhs, Mamma Rossella, What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi, 2016
Middle East’s Leading Theme Park 2017, World Travel Awards, 2017
Middle East’s Leading Theme Park 2018, World Travel Awards, 2018.
2018 Middle East’s Best Theme Park, Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council (MENALAC)
