Oooh .. what a treat, a preview invite to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi!
Located: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
GPS: 24.483673°N 54.606857°E
There were a number of Italian eateries which were yet to be opened
I found this ride rather sedate ... a very slow drive through the landscape of Italy :-) Nope, I didn't go on this either, queues were loooong!
The end of my evening, a nice preview to what is destined to be one of Abu Dhabi's main attractions!
The official opening will be on 27th October, and there were still many last minute touches left un-finished! Guess Andy Keeling and all his team have a lot of sleepless nights ahead!
The Fiorano GT Challenge is a dual-launch roller coaster, I wasn't sure if it was open on the preview day. And, there were long queues for the Speed of Magic, described as a fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a boy as he travels through a kaleidoscape of natural and phenominal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before.
Made in Maranello - A virtual tour inside the Ferrari factory in Maranello giving guests a glimpse into the design, assembly and testing of a Ferrari GT.
There were a number of Italian eateries which were yet to be opened
I found this ride rather sedate ... a very slow drive through the landscape of Italy :-) Nope, I didn't go on this either, queues were loooong!
Bell'Italia … an exhibit showcasing recreations of famous Italian cityscapes, structures and racing venues. Guests can choose to drive a Ferrari 250 California Spyder throughout the exhibit or walk the 570-metre (1,870 ft) network of paths.
Oooh ... G Force! When it opens in a week's time, it will launch riders 62m up in the air, out of the building!
V12, which takes you through a plume-ride journey in the engine of a Ferrari 599 wasn't opened during the preview night.
I did go for Driving with the Champion. Fernando Alonso takes you through a ride in his Ferrari, strap on ... and let him take you!
Everyone was taking photos with the prancing horse in the background ... and there were many such horses!
Ferrari Store ... To be opened, soon!
The end of my evening, a nice preview to what is destined to be one of Abu Dhabi's main attractions!
Wikipedia - Ferrari World is a Ferrari themed amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The park is situated under a 200,000 square metres (2,200,000 sq ft) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world.
The iconic roof of Ferrari World was designed by Benoy Architects. It is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT. The roof has a total surface area of 200,000 square metres (2,200,000 sq ft) with a perimeter of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). The theme park, measuring 86,000 square metres (930,000 sq ft), is located under this 50 metres (160 ft) high roof. These factors make Ferrari World the largest indoor theme park in the world.
A Ferrari logo adorns the roof of the building and measures 65 metres (213 ft) by 48.5 metres (159 ft) - the largest Ferrari logo ever created. 12,370 tonnes of steel has been used to support this roof. The centre of the roof is marked by a 100-metre (330 ft) glazed funnel. The structure was declared complete on the 29 October 2009 with the park due to open one year later.
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what a cool place! I wanna go!
Hi Jsi
Nice blog on the ferrari experience...might as well mention that it also has the famous Gyproc Dry Walls!!!!!!!!
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