Ferrari World Theme Park Abu Dhabi

September 20th was the day Olga and I went to Ferrari World.  To get to this much acclaimed theme park, we would take the bus from Dubai bus station to Abu Dhabi, which is approximately just under a two hour drive.  The road between Dubai and Abu Dhabi was pretty much a desert.  Once in Abu Dhabi, we took a cab to Yas Island where Ferrari World and Abu Dhabi circuit.  When the cab dropped us off in the entrance of Ferrari World, it was immediately spectacular.  They couldn't have picked a better name.  Ferrari all over = Ferrari world.  The signs, the scarlet red colors, the Ferraris, souvenirs, wallpaper and formula one cars all made it feel like you truly in a world of Ferrari.

Taking the bus from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Entrance of Ferrari World

Olga in front of the Ferrari World entrance

We enjoyed the authentic Italian cuisine and of course the thrills and attractions of Ferrari World.  The only letdown was perhaps the temporary closure of the park's main attraction: Formula Rossa.  The coaster that is said to accelerate from 0-240kph in under 5 seconds.  I was anticipating this ride even before going like you couldn't imagine so coming up to the gates and seeing that the ride was closed was a bit of a disappointment

Instead, we got on this ride below. Check the POV video out of Fiorano GT Challenge:

As a Ferrari fan prior to this visit, I found it quite easy to admire and adore everything there was about Ferrari in this amusement park.  What I would also say is that if you weren't a fan entering, it would be guaranteed that you would leave the park a Ferrari fan.

No doubt for all visitors to Abu Dhabi or Dubai that part of your list of things to do ought to be to come to Ferrari World and experience what the company and its driving machines are all about.

The day I own a Ferrari - that day will be a dream come true.

Souvenir Shop