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Experience the ultimate thrill of watching your favorite Formula race cars move fantastically with a speed of 300 kilometers per hour across the twisted track of Yas Marina Circuit. If you are a car enthusiast, visiting the Yas Marina circuit is the first and foremost thing you should do when visiting Abu Dhabi.
You will not only get a peek of the cars but will also get the opportunity to visit the exclusive spaces of the circuit that are only accessed by professional drivers and staff members. The trip to the circuit will provide you the most amazing and unique experience.
One of the world’s most advanced tracks, the Yas Marina Circuit is the ultimate place for motorsports. The place hosts many fun activities and inspiring events, all intending to promote the sporting culture around the world.
The circuit was opened in 2009 with an initiative to upgrade the status of Abu Dhabi in the field of sports and make it a world-class destination for sports. The visitors love to visit the circuit and listen to the rip-roaring sound of the F1 cars. With so many features of the Yas Marina Circuit, it is one of the best circuits in the world for F1 racing.
Highlights
• The Yas Marina Circuit is spread over an area of 161.9 hectares. The length of the track is 5.55 kilometers including 1.14 kilometers of the longest straight track.
• The famous circuit designer and racing driver, Hermann Tilke, has designed the Yas Marina Circuit. He has also designed other famous circuits such as Bahrain, Korea, Sepang, Buddh, and Shanghai.
• The total expenditure on building the Yas Marina Circuit was around $1.3 billion. There were a total of 14,000 workers that worked to construct the circuit completely. The complete time taken to build the circuit was more than 35 million hours.
• The circuit can easily host an event with 50,000 spectators and can even protect them from the scorching sun.
• Abu Dhabi’s Formula One Grand Prix has hosted a twilight race and therefore, became the first one to do so in the history of Formula One.
How To Reach
You can easily find cab services from several location which will take you to the entrance of Yas Marina Circuit in around INR 500 only.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to plan a visit to the Yas Marina Circuit can be around the hours where races and competitions usually take place. For the same, you can visit here around early in the morning to stay away from the crowd.
Other Essential Information
Tips for Visiting Yas Marina Circuit
- If visiting during summers, you should visit in the 10 AM slot so that you experience all the outdoor activities before the sun appears right above your head.
- The public experiences are open for the visitors at the following timings:
StartYAS - Sunday, 6 PM to 10 PM
GoYAS - Wednesday, 6 PM to 9 PM
TrainYAS - Tuesday, 6 PM to 10 PM
- Even if you don't have your cycle, you can still enjoy cycling on the track on Tuesdays as you are allowed to use the complimentary bikes. If they aren’t available you can always rent one with your ID and enjoy the activity.
Drive a SuperCar yourself
The visitors can themselves experience the ultimate feeling of being a race car driver by opting for DriveYAS at Yas Marina Circuit. You can choose your favorite racing car from an array of F1 cars including Mercedes-AMG GTS, Ferrari 458 GT, and Aston Martin GT4. This 20 minutes experience will be among the best moments of your life.
Walk along the track at night
The Yas Marina Circuit is the only sports venue that allows its visitors to experience the breathtaking view of soothing sunsets and twinkling stars in the sky from the track. The circuit also looks fantastic at night as it lights up and spreads the brightness. You can visit the circuit during the days it remains open.
Watch Go-Kart Event
The YAS Kartzone allows you to arrive and watch karting regardless of your age. The karts and other related equipment are offered to everyone if you want to experience karting on the track. The karting lovers will have the best of their time watching karting on the ultimate Yas Marina Track.
Watch Formula 1 Race
The visitors can buy the tickets to watch the ultimate FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Race. You can experience one of the most explosive events in the Middle East and feel your pulse racing.
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Yas Marina Circuit FAQs
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Where can I buy souvenirs or merchandise?
There are numerous stories in the Yas Mall where you can buy souvenirs or merchandise. Some of the famous stores I love are UAE, Al Jaber Gallery, Mini so, etc. There is a wide range of souvenirs that you can choose from before returning to your home.
They are so beautiful and impressive that whenever you look at them, a wide smile will appear on your face, reminding you of all the beautiful time you have spent in the UAE.
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