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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (Template:Lang-ar ) 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 largest indoor theme park in the world.[ 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
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
Childrens 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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