5 Ways Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Has Made Headlines Around The World!

Parked on Yas Island is the first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world.

Opening its doors on 4^th November 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi occupies over 20 acres of land space well enough to accommodate an array of thrilling rides.

The park’s unique theme complements another nearby attraction, the Yas Marina Circuit or better known as the home of the annual Formula 1 race.

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Reach new heights and experience unforgettable adventures under the iconic red roof of Middle East's Leading Theme Park! 🎢 📸: @sayimullah انطلقوا إلى ارتفاعات جديدة وعيشوا تجارب فريدة تحت السقف الأيقوني الأحمر مع أفضل مدينة ترفيهية في الشرق الأوسط 🎢

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But there’s more to this attraction than its impressive red domed steel roof and iconic brand name. Here are some other facts worth knowing about one of the UAE’s popular modern amusement parks…

1. The Formula Rossa – known as the world’s fastest roller coaster with top speed of 240 km/h – is located here.

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   The Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster in the world. Not for the faint hearted, it is located at the Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, the ride goes from a speed of 0 to 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds (Even faster than an F1 car). _ Enjoy the Ferrari World experience when you book our Christmas package to Abu Dhabi. Call 017001280 to book. _ What's the fastest rollercoaster you've ever been on? #FerrariWorldAbuDhabi #wontratravels #TravelGram #TravelWithWontra #FormulaRossa #UAE #ChristmasDeals #RollerCoasters #Ferrari #ThemeParks #TravelWithKids #VisitAbuDhabi

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2. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi features over 37 rides and attractions including the Flying Aces (the world’s tallest non-inverting loop), Fiorano GT Challenge and Scuderia Challenge.

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   O Ferrari World em Abu Dhabi nos Emirados dos Árabes Unidos é um dos parques mais famosos do mundo 🔝 Sua fama vêm principalmente de duas das suas espetaculares montanhas russas 🎢 Primeira, a Formula Rossa que é simplesmente a mais rápida do mundo e imita um carro de Fórmula 1🏎️💨 A outra atende pelo nome Flying Aces e busca recriar a emoção de voar um biplano da Primeira Guerra Mundial pilotado pelo aviador italiano Francesco Baracca🛩 Aclamado como herói pelos italianos, Baracca tinha um cavalo empinado pintado em seu avião, imagem que anos depois se tornaria justamente o símbolo da Ferrari🐴 A Flying Aces tem 63 metros de altura, velocidade máxima de 120 km/h, um looping não invertido de 52 metros de altura, uma inversão, 10 momentos de gravidade zero e 1.500 metros de comprimento🤔 Em outras palavras, ela mais alta, rápida, longa e radical que a famosa e espetacular Mako no SeaWorld em Orlando😍 E aí, curtiu? Então, bora dar uma volta nela com a gente? Quem vem levanta a mão🙋 @parquespelomundo 👑 #parquespelomundo #ferrariworld #ferrariabudhabi #flyingaces #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #montanharussa #yasisland

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3. The park has garnered numerous awards and recognitions including the Middle East’s Leading Theme Park in 2017 and the region’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2016 by the World Travel Awards and the region’s Best Theme Park in 2018 by the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council or MENALAC.
4. Sophia, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, visited the park in October last year to try the Formula Rossa. She even posted her photo on Twitter and asked her followers to caption it.

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5. In August 2015, a feel-good story involving Ferrari World Abu Dhabi went viral after an Irish tourist named, Liam Murphy, treated taxi driver, Shakiha, to an experience of a lifetime by paying for his ticket so he could ride the Formula Rossa.