Ferrari World
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi|
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi |
| Location |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Theme |
Ferrari |
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| Operated by |
Farah Experiences |
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| Area |
86,000 sq m |
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| Website |
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is an amusement park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the first and only 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]
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.
Rides and attractions
Operating
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. |
| Mission Ferrari | 2016 | Dynamic Attractions | SFX Coaster | SFX Coaster prototype. |
| Flying Aces | 2016 | Intamin | Wing Coaster | Known for having the world's tallest non-inverting loop. |
| Vortex | 2016 | Intamin | Shuttle | Will be the park's 5th coaster. |
Thrill rides
| Name |
Type |
| Karting Academy |
Go-karts |
| Scuderia Challenge |
Interactive motion simulator |
| V12 Enter the Engine |
Log Flume |
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 |
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 |
| RED |
Live performance with dancing, BMX biking, mega wheels and acrobatics |
| Tyre Change Show |
Two mechanics whose lifelong dream is to be pit crew members for Scuderia Ferrari |
| Viva Ferrari |
3D animations, performance arts and optical illusions |
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]
- Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2015, World Travel Awards, 2015.[15]
References
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