FERRARI World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari theme park and the largest attraction of its kind, has announced that it will open its doors to the public on October 28, 2010, three weeks ahead of the second Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The park will pay tribute to the passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation Ferrari has established over the years and represents today. Its iconic sleek red roof (pictured) is directly inspired by the classic double-curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spanning 200,000 sq m and carrying the largest Ferrari logo ever created.
In celebration of the opening date announcement, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveiled one of its featured attractions. Officially named Formula Rossa, this attraction will offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience blasting away on the world’s fastest roller coaster reaching speeds of up to 240 km/h. The main element of this masterpiece was unveiled in the paddock area in front of Scuderia Ferrari’s garages at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be a key element in expanding the appeal of Abu Dhabi to travellers, both business and leisure. The park will have more than 20 rides and attractions which will bring to life the Ferrari brand in ways which appeal to a diverse international audience. In addition to Formula Rossa, visitors will also enjoy an aerial voyage through Italy following a Ferrari, a G-force experience taking passengers on an adrenaline-pumping ride up over 62 m, through the roof and back down again, and a flume ride journey through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine.
“Signature projects like this are an element of our commitment and contribution to Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, by delivering attractions that further enhance the emirate’s credentials as an inspiring place to live and visit,” said Mohammed Al Mubarak, chief commercial officer at Aldar.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is located on Yas Island, a 25-sq-km entertainment and recreation destination and venue for the first Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ahead of the inaugural race last November, Aldar delivered the Yas Marina Circuit, seven new hotels, Yas Marina and all the infrastructure and race-related facilities.
A number of new entertainment attractions will open to the public in the coming years, including the first links golf course in the region, opening in late 2010, and a super regional mall in 2012.