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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Mostly indoor Ferrari theme park on Yas Island, home of the Formula Rossa coaster (240 km/h), 31 km from Zayed Port.

Family & theme parksDifficulty: easyHalf dayBooking recommended

At a glance

31 km
From the port
by road (23 km as the crow flies)
35 min
Travel time
from the cruise terminal
Half day
Visit
not counting the journey
€€€
Price
AED 345 online; AED 360 to 380 at the gate depending on season. Under-3s free.

Formula Rossa reaches 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds and was the fastest roller coaster in the world from 2010 to 2025.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoor theme park on Yas Island, the first park themed on the Ferrari brand. It opened on 4 November 2010 and, according to its operator, has more than 40 rides and attractions, from roller coasters and driving simulators to family rides and shows, all under a climate-controlled roof that keeps the temperature steady all year.

Its best-known ride is Formula Rossa, a launched coaster that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about two seconds and reaches 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds. It held the record for the world's fastest roller coaster from its opening until Falcon's Flight opened in Saudi Arabia at the end of 2025. The newest coaster, Mission Ferrari, opened in January 2023.

For cruise passengers it is a half-day outing. The park is about 31 km by road from the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, around 35 minutes by taxi, and sits next to Yas Marina Circuit. Buying the ticket online is cheaper than at the gate, and opening hours vary by day, so check them before the call.

Official website

Getting there from the port

2 options
Taxi
Silver Abu Dhabi taxis from the cruise terminal. About 31 km by road to Yas Island; the meter starts at AED 5 by day plus AED 1.82 per km.
30-40 minabout AED 60-65
Ship excursion
Some cruise lines calling at Abu Dhabi offer transfers or excursions to Ferrari World; check your ship's shore excursion list.

Your day in port

Example: call from 08:00 to 18:00, all aboard at 17:30.

  1. 10:15
    Ashore and taxi
    Taxi from the cruise terminal to Yas Island, with your online ticket on your phone.
  2. 11:00
    At the gates
    Arrive for the day's opening time (check it on the official website) and head first for Formula Rossa before the queues build.
  3. 12:30
    Coasters and simulators
    Mission Ferrari, Flying Aces and the driving simulators.
  4. 13:30
    Lunch
    One of the park's Italian restaurants or snack bars.
  5. 14:30
    Family rides and shows
    Karts, family rides and a show before leaving.
  6. 15:45
    Back to the ship
    Taxi from the park to the terminal, to be on board by 16:30.

What to see

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: A Formula Rossa train on the track
A Formula Rossa train on the track
  1. 1
    Formula Rossa
    The launched coaster that reaches 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds on a 2 km track inspired by the Monza circuit; riders wear goggles.
  2. 2
    Mission Ferrari
    The park's newest roller coaster, opened in January 2023.
  3. 3
    Flying Aces
    One of the park's large roller coasters, on the official ride list alongside Formula Rossa.
  4. 4
    Karts and simulators
    Go-kart races for the family and racing simulators to test your lap times.
  5. 5
    Shows and Ferrari shops
    Live shows, Ferrari-themed restaurants and shops with model cars and team clothing.

Tips for cruise passengers

  • Buy online
    The online ticket costs AED 345, against AED 360 to 380 at the gate depending on the season.
  • Check the day's hours
    Opening hours are published on the official website (Park overview, Opening hours); check them for your date.
  • Height limits
    Formula Rossa is for riders between 140 and 195 cm; children under 1.1 m have a different ticket price and children under 3 enter free with their parents.
  • Dress code
    The park recommends shorts below the knee and covered shoulders, out of respect for local customs.
  • Lockers and strollers
    Lockers cost AED 35 and strollers AED 40; there are prayer rooms, a mothers' room and baby changing facilities.

Accessibility & families

Partly accessible Good for kids

The park publishes an accessibility guide for people of determination and rents wheelchairs and strollers; most of the park is indoors, but many rides have height or health restrictions. Children under 3 enter free.

In pictures

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: A classic Ferrari on display
A classic Ferrari on display
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: A driving simulator
A driving simulator
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: Yas Island from the air
Yas Island from the air

More plans in Abu Dhabi

Adventure & sport Yas Marina Circuit F1 33 km · Easy · 2-4 h
History & culture Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 21 km · Easy · 1-2 h

Video

Photos: Cover: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · A Formula Rossa train on the track: Stdragon04, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · A classic Ferrari on display: Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · A driving simulator: Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Yas Island from the air: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons