Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
This item appears on page 68 of the December 2010 issue.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opened on Oct. 28 on Yas Island (10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport).
With a roof covering 200,000 square meters and an indoor enclosed space of 86,000 square meters, it is the world’s largest inside theme park. The Ferrari theme is carried out with Italian-countryside landscaping, Italian-theme eateries and 20 racecar-related rides, including “Formula Rossa,” the world’s fastest roller coaster (149 mph).
Open noon-10 p.m. Tues., Wed., Sun. and 12-12 Thurs.-Sat. General admission, AED225 (near $61) for visitors 1.5 meters tall (five feet) or over or AED165 if shorter than 1.5 meters. Premium admission, with priority on rides and lounge access, is AED375 ($102) or AED270.