Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoors amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Ferrari-branded theme park and has the record for the largest space frame structure ever built.[1] Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster, is also located here.[2]
 Ferrari World (red building) on Yas Island | |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°29′1″N 54°36′25″E |
| Theme | Ferrari |
| Owner | Ahmed El Baz |
| Operated by | Farah Experiences |
| Opened | November 4, 2010 |
| Area | 86,000 sq m |
| Website | Official website |
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. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was named the "Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction" at the World Travel Awards 2015 & 2016. In 2017 and 2018, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was named as the "Middle East's Leading Theme Park" at the World Travel Awards, as well as the Middle East's Best Theme Park by the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council (MENALAC) for 2018, in addition to receiving the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2017.
Rides and attractions
Formula Rossa as seen from a ride in Ferrari World
Entrance to Ferrari World
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 |
| Formula Rossa Junior | 2020 | Zamperla | Junior Coaster | The only junior roller coaster of the park. |
| 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 | TBD | 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.[3]
- Best International Leisure Development, International Property Award and Bloomberg, 2010.[4]
- CIAT Open Award for Technical Excellence in Architectural Technology, The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), 2010.[5]
- Overall GCC Project of the Year 2010, MEP Middle East Awards, 2010.[6]
- 2011 Brass Ring (Best new product, show production and entertainment displays and sets), IAAPA, 2011.[7]
- Excellence in Live Design Award (ShowTex Middle East for Ferrari World Grand Opening), Live Design Magazine, 2011.[8]
- Gold Winner designation for Best Permanent Exhibition, Event Design Award by Event Design Magazine, 2011.[9]
- Hospitality & Leisure Project of the Year, Middle East Architect Awards 2011, 2011.[10]
- Most Innovative Retail & Leisure Concept of the Year Award, Global Retail and Leisure International Awards, 2011.[11]
- PALME award - Best A/V solution in a commercial development, PALME Middle East, 2011.[12]
- PALME award - Best 3D projection of the year (Speed of magic), PALME Middle East, 2011.[12]
- Project Excellence Award, IPMA – NL, 2011.[13]
- Best Theme Park in the UAE, Hospitality India, 2013.[14]
- Best Sports Show Performance Act, Brass Ring Live Entertainment Excellence, Mission Ferrari Show, IAAPA, 2015.[15]
- Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2015, World Travel Awards, 2015.[16]
- Favourite Italian Restaurant Under 400 Dhs, Mamma Rossella, What's On Awards Abu Dhabi, 2015.[17]
- Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2016, World Travel Awards, 2016.[18]
- Favourite Italian Restaurant Under 400 Dhs, Mamma Rossella, What's On Awards Abu Dhabi, 2016.[19]
- Middle East's Leading Theme Park 2017, World Travel Awards, 2017.[20]
- 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)
- World’s Leading Theme Park, World Travel Awards, 2019.[21]
References
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. "About Ferrari World Abu Dhabi". Ferrari World. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- "Formula Rossa | World's Fastest roller coaster". Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "THE HOME OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT - 2010 Awards Winners". Cityscapeabudhabi.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "The International Property Awards – The Property Industry's most prestigious awards programme". Propertyawards.net. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "Ferrari World races ahead to win CIAT's Award for Technical Excellence - News". Ciat.org.uk. 2010-11-01. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- Gerhard Hope (2010-12-13). "MEP Awards: Ferrari World is Project of the Year". ConstructionWeekOnline.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions". IAAPA. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "Jack Rouse Associates: Blog - JRA Wins International Design Award for Ferrari World". Jackrouse.com. 2011-07-07. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "Awards". Benoy. Archived from the original on 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "Palme - Home". Palme-middleeast.com. 2012-05-03. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "2011 Project Excellence Awards" (JPG). Gielissen.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "India Hospitality Awards". Indiahospitalityawards.in. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "IAAPA Awards". The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "What's On Awards Abu Dhabi". What's On. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- "What's On Awards Abu Dhabi". What's On. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Wins World's Leading Theme Park for 2019". Gulf Takeout. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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