Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World is an indoor theme park under a giant red roof on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, about an hour's drive from Dubai. Inside are the world's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, coasters that climb above the roof, racing simulators and a whole zone of rides for small children. The air conditioning makes it a good choice even in summer.
I book open-dated tickets below the box-office price and, if you need it, a return transfer from Dubai. Prices for both are in the table on the theme parks page.
The big rides
- Formula Rossa: a single launch to 240 km/h, 52 metres high and 4.8 g. Minimum height 140 cm.
- Flying Aces: climbs 63 metres at a 51-degree angle and reaches 120 km/h; the park's site calls its loop the world's tallest non-inverted loop.
- Turbo Track: shoots you 64 metres up through the roof at 102 km/h, then drops you back.
- Mission Ferrari: a "5D" coaster with launches, backward loops and sideways drops.
- Fiorano GT Challenge: two racing Ferrari F430 Spider coasters side by side.
With children
Most children's rides go by height, not age. From the park's own list:
| Ride | Height |
|---|---|
| Formula Rossa Junior | from 90 cm |
| Speedway Race | 90-120 cm |
| Speed of Magic | 100-120 cm |
| Flying Wings, Turbo Tower | from 105 cm |
| Driving with the Champion, Tyre Twist | from 107 cm |
| Junior Grand Prix (children's driving school) | 110-140 cm |
Children shorter than 120 cm ride most of these with an adult. A child's ticket applies under 1.3 m, and children under three enter free.
For those who don't like speed
Viaggio in Italia is a flying-theatre ride over Italy, Made in Maranello takes you through the Ferrari factory, and Bell' Italia is a small-scale drive through the country's landmarks. There are also Ferrari exhibits and the racing simulators.
Tips
- Formula Rossa has the longest queue: go first thing after opening, or buy a fast pass inside the park.
- Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld are next door. A combo ticket for 2-4 parks over up to 6 days is better value than separate tickets.
- Yas Island combines well with an Abu Dhabi tour: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the Corniche.
Ferrari World one-day ticket
Open-dated. Children under 3 enter free.
Book with me
330 AED
child: 250 AED
At the ticket office
345 AED
child: 265 AED
Child ticket: under 1.3 m
What is the height limit for Formula Rossa?
140 cm. For children from 90 cm there is Formula Rossa Junior.
How much is a Ferrari World ticket?
With me an adult ticket is 330 AED (box office 345 AED); a child ticket, under 1.3 m, is 250 AED (box office 265 AED). Children under three enter free.
How do I get to Ferrari World from Dubai?
The park is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, about an hour's drive from Dubai, longer in traffic. I can arrange a return transfer; it is not included in the ticket.
Can I combine Ferrari World with other parks?
Yes. Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld are next door. Six-day combo tickets: 2 parks 460 AED, 3 parks 560 AED, 4 parks 660 AED.
