AT A GLANCE
Why go?
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world's first Ferrari-branded theme park, housed beneath a sweeping red canopy emblazoned with the iconic Prancing Horse logo on Yas Island. Inside, the park channels decades of Italian automotive passion into high-speed roller coasters, cutting-edge racing simulators, interactive factory tours, and family-friendly attractions spread across themed zones.↗↗
Its crown jewel, Formula Rossa, is the fastest roller coaster on Earth — launching riders from 0 to 240 km/h in just 4.9 seconds with a peak force of 4.8 g. But the park goes well beyond that single record-breaker: it offers everything from hang-gliding simulators and karting academies for kids to an esports arena and a dining scene that brings the flavors of Ferrari's birthplace, the Emilia-Romagna region, to Abu Dhabi.↗↗
Good to know
- Theme park
- Open daily10 AM–7 PM
- 31 kmfrom Abu center
- Wheelchair accessentrance
- Parking
- Restroom
- Official site
- 4.5 / 561,461 reviews
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The Rides That Made It Famous
Formula Rossa is not just the park's signature attraction; it is a world record. The coaster's hydraulic launch system propels a train of riders from a standstill to 240 km/h in under five seconds, surging up to 52 meters above the track and pulling 4.8 g through its steepest climbs. At the end of the 1 minute and 32 second ride, most visitors emerge grinning, gasping, or both. Safety goggles are mandatory — flying debris at that speed is no metaphor.↗
Flying Aces offers a very different kind of thrill. This coaster delivers extreme gravity-defying acrobatics including a 52-meter non-inverted loop — one of the tallest of its kind — that makes riders feel they are dogfighting through the sky rather than sitting in a train. The Turbo Tower, meanwhile, packs a zero-gravity fall and bouncing drops into a compact 13.5-meter structure that delivers big thrills without a marathon queue.↗
The Roof Walk lets the adventurous climb atop the enormous red shell that covers the park. Walking where no one normally walks, visitors take in elevated views over the entire complex and surrounding Yas Island — a perspective that makes the sheer scale of Ferrari World's architecture impossible to miss.↗
Zones of the Park
The Racing Zone is where the most intense experiences live: Formula Rossa, Flying Aces, Turbo Track, the Fiorano GT Challenge (a side-by-side race in a virtual Ferrari F430 Spider), and the Galleria Ferrari exhibition tracing the marque's technological evolution from Maranello to Abu Dhabi. The Driving With the Champion simulator lets you take a cinematic lap of Ferrari's private Fiorano test track alongside a virtual F1 pro.↗
The Family Zone keeps younger champions busy with scaled-down racing: Junior GP puts kids behind the wheel of miniature F1 cars, Speed of Magic is a 4D fantasy journey, and the Tyre Change Experience challenges teams to beat the clock swapping a wheel like a pit crew. Benno's Great Race and Nello's Adventureland cater to even smaller visitors.↗
The Italian Zone pays homage to Ferrari's homeland. Made in Maranello walks you through the entire process of building a Ferrari GT — from initial design sketches to the final road test on the Fiorano circuit. Casa Ferrari recreates Enzo Ferrari's own office at the Maranello racetrack, complete with the doorbell you can ring for a photo. Bell'Italia is a gentle ride through a miniature Italian landscape in a scale-model Ferrari 250 California.↗
Dining and Shopping
Ferrari World's food scene leans Italian with confidence. Gran Tour Emilia is the newest destination, serving authentic flavors from the Emilia-Romagna region — the literal birthplace of Ferrari — with dishes that take diners on a road trip through Modena and the surrounding towns. Mamma Rossella is an award-winning trattoria offering fresh pasta and True Neapolitan Pizza Association-certified pies at live cooking stations. For something quicker, Espresso Rosso Cafe delivers authentic Italian coffees, gelato, and pastries, while Officers Foodquarters handles burgers, hot dogs, and salads between rides.↗
The Ferrari Store claims to be the world's largest Ferrari retail space, stocking branded fashion, jewelry, accessories, and exclusive Ferrari World merchandise. It is easy to lose an hour browsing the scale models and racing memorabilia if you are a fan of the marque.↗
Planning Your Visit
Ferrari World is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. The park is wheelchair accessible with ramps, accessible restrooms, and parking on Yas Island. Lockers are available at the entrance for AED 35, and strollers can be rented for AED 40. ATMs, baby-changing rooms, and prayer rooms are all located on the Plaza level.↗↗
Getting to the park is straightforward: Ferrari World sits on Yas Island, just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport by road. A free shuttle connects the park with nearby destinations on the island. The park also operates a FacePass entry system — setting this up before arrival can save time at the gate.↗
Check the official rides information page before your visit, as popular attractions like Formula Rossa and the Roof Walk periodically close for maintenance. A Quick Pass upgrade can help reduce wait times on peak days, and the park's indoor setting means a visit is comfortable even during the Abu Dhabi summer heat.↗↗
Beyond the Rides
Ferrari World is one of several anchor attractions on Yas Island, which has become Abu Dhabi's dedicated entertainment district. If a full day at Ferrari World leaves you wanting more, Yas Island also offers water parks, golf courses, beach clubs, and the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix at the nearby Yas Marina Circuit — making it easy to build a multi-day itinerary centered on speed, leisure, and spectacle.↗
What makes it special
Formula Rossa: the world's fastest roller coaster launch at 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds↗
Flying Aces: a 52-meter non-inverted loop, one of the tallest of its kind↗
The world's first Ferrari-branded esports arena with GT and F1 simulators↗
Made in Maranello: a full walkthrough of how a Ferrari GT is built, from design to road test↗
The world's largest Ferrari retail store, under one red roof↗
A little planning goes a long way
- Arrive at opening (10 AM) to ride Formula Rossa or Flying Aces before crowds build, as popular coasters see long queues later in the day.
- Wear closed-toe shoes for the Roof Walk and secure hair for high-speed coasters. Lockers at the entrance (AED 35) are handy for bags and souvenirs you gather during the day.
- Set up FacePass online before your visit to skip ticket-line friction at the gate.
- Check the rides information page the day before your trip; Formula Rossa and other headline coasters periodically close for maintenance, and you would hate to miss them.
- Because the entire park is air-conditioned under its red dome, Ferrari World is one of Abu Dhabi's most comfortable summer activities — ideal when outdoor temperatures peak.
About this guide
Compiled with AI assistance from the sources below; this is not a first-hand visit. Place details collected October 5, 2026. Hours, access and ratings can change; confirm with the venue before visiting.
