Things to Do in Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Overview

What Is Ferrari World Abu Dhabi?

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world's first Ferrari-branded theme park, built on Yas Island under an unmistakable red roof shaped like a double-curved Ferrari GT wing — home to the world's largest Ferrari logo and, at one point, the world's fastest roller coaster.

Opened in November 2010, the park is mostly indoors and fully air-conditioned, spread across roughly 86,000 square metres and packed with more than 40 rides and attractions, split across zones for adrenaline-seekers, families, motorsport fans, and anyone who just wants a taste of Italy without leaving the UAE. It's part of the wider Yas Island entertainment district, alongside Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and the Yas Marina Circuit.

If you're planning your visit around a wider trip to the capital, Ferrari World is also one of the headline stops on our Abu Dhabi City Tour with Ferrari World, which pairs a morning of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the city's cultural landmarks with an afternoon here — worth a look if you'd rather not plan the logistics yourself.

The park is generally organised into distinct zones: an Adventure Zone for the big-name coasters like Formula Rossa and Flying Aces, an F1-focused Racing Zone with simulators and driving experiences, an Italian Zone (Bell'Italia) built around a slower, scenic ride and Italian dining, and a Family Zone with gentler attractions for younger visitors. Knowing this rough layout in advance makes it much easier to plan a route through the park rather than doubling back across the floor between rides.

Location & Access

Getting to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World sits on Yas Island, entered through Yas Mall, roughly 20 to 30 minutes from central Abu Dhabi and around 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. From Dubai, the drive is typically 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and your starting point, making it a realistic day-trip distance rather than requiring an overnight stay.

Free parking is available at Yas Mall's car parks, with the Ferrari World car park being the closest option, though any of the mall's parking areas connect through to the park entrance via clear signage. Shuttle services also run between Dubai and Yas Island for visitors without their own transport, though timings are approximate and subject to traffic. If you'd rather not deal with parking, navigation, or shuttle timetables at all, a private driver-guide handles all of that as part of a guided day tour.

Budgeting

How Much Does Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Cost?

Single-day general admission typically starts in the low hundreds of dirhams, with combined passes available that also cover neighbouring Yas Island parks like Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi at a discount versus buying separately. Premium add-ons — the Ferrari Driving Experience, Quick Pass upgrades, and certain simulator or VIP packages — are priced and booked separately from general admission.

Because pricing shifts with season, promotions, and ticket type, treat any specific figure you see online as a starting point rather than a guarantee, and check the official Ferrari World website for current rates before you commit to a date. Seasonal offers around UAE holidays and school breaks are common, so it's worth a quick look at current promotions if your travel dates are flexible.

Rides & Attractions

Best Rides and Attractions at Ferrari World

With 40-plus attractions on offer, it helps to know which ones are actually worth prioritising. Here's what stands out.

For anyone who wants more than a ride, the Ferrari Driving Experience lets you get behind the wheel of an actual Ferrari on the nearby Yas Marina Circuit with a certified instructor — a premium add-on booked separately from general admission, and one of the more memorable ways to spend an afternoon on Yas Island.

Family Time

Things to Do for Kids and Families

Ferrari World isn't only built for thrill-seekers. A dedicated family zone keeps younger visitors entertained with gentler, purpose-built attractions: Junior GT lets kids drive scaled-down Ferraris around their own track, Flying Wings and the Family Zone Tower offer softer versions of the bigger rides, and interactive playgrounds give tired legs somewhere to rest between attractions.

It's worth checking height and weight restrictions before you go if you're travelling with children — the headline coasters like Formula Rossa and Flying Aces have minimum height requirements, while most of the family zone attractions are designed with no restrictions at all. Strollers and wheelchairs are available to hire inside the park, which makes a full day noticeably easier with younger kids or family members with mobility needs in your group.

Beyond the rides themselves, character appearances and lighter entertainment run throughout the day in the family zone, giving parents a natural excuse to slow the pace down between the bigger attractions. If your group has a mix of ages — thrill-seeking teenagers and younger children who'd rather not go near Formula Rossa — Ferrari World handles that split better than most theme parks, since the family zone and the adventure zone sit close enough together that splitting up and regrouping is straightforward.

Food & Drink

Where to Eat at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Italian food unsurprisingly dominates the menu here, from casual pizza-and-pasta counters to a more formal sit-down restaurant with Ferrari-inspired décor, alongside quick-service cafés for a coffee or a snack between rides. International options are available too, so the choice isn't limited to Italian cuisine if that's not what your group is after.

The exact restaurant line-up shifts periodically as the park refreshes its offering, so rather than naming a specific spot as "the one to visit," it's worth checking the park map on arrival and picking based on what you're in the mood for — most visitors end up eating somewhere central near Bell'Italia, simply because it sits at a natural midpoint in the park.

Shopping

Shopping & Ferrari Merchandise

For anyone who wants a souvenir with a bit more weight to it than a fridge magnet, Ferrari World's shops carry official Ferrari-branded merchandise — clothing, model cars, accessories, and racing memorabilia — alongside more affordable park-branded gifts. It's a genuine draw for car enthusiasts in your group even if they skip every ride in the park.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions