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 is the home of Formula Rossa, which held the record for the world’s fastest roller coaster from 2010 till the opening of Falcons Flight.
The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007. Developed by Aldar Properties and constructed by BESIX Group subsidiary Six Construct, it took three years to develop the park until it was officially opened to the public on 4 November 2010. Ferrari World is part of the larger Yas Island entertainment complex, which includes other attractions like Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and the Yas Marina Circuit.
The most recent roller coaster to open is Mission Ferrari, which opened to the public in January 2023.
Rides and attractions
Roller coasters
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorano GT Challenge | 2010 | Maurer Söhne | Launched, Dueling | R-Coaster prototype |
| Formula Rossa | 2010 | Intamin | Launched | Previously 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 |
Activities
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Tyre Change | Tyre changing challenge |
| Scuderia Challenge | Interactive motion simulator |
| Roof Walk | 90-min 600m walk on Ferrari World's roof |
| Zipline | 400m zip-line that travels through the Flying Aces rollercoaster |
Family rides
| 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
| 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 | Playground and attractions |
| Speed of Magic | 4D simulator ride |
| Benno's Great Race | Interactive ride |
Entertainment
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Cinema Maranello | Film featuring Enzo Ferrari |
Dining and shopping
A fine dining Italian restaurant that offers authentic cuisine with Ferrari-inspired décor. And Pit Stop Cafés and snack bars provide quick bites and refreshments. Where Ferrari World Souvenir Shops offer a variety of Ferrari merchandise, including clothing, model cars, and memorabilia.
Reception
The park has been awarded several accolades since its opening. It has been awarded the best theme park in the Middle East by the World Travel Awards for eight consecutive years.
