Look Up Above! Aerial Daredevils Will Invade Abu Dhabi Skies This Coming Weekend

Whether it’s on land, air and water, one thing is certain – Abu Dhabi LOVES speed.

This weekend will be no different as the capital gets set to host the Red Bull Air Race World Championship from 8^th to 9^th February.

For two days, the (hopefully) bright Corniche skies will light up courtesy of sprightly aircrafts hovering above the ground.

But before all the high-flying action, here are some things worth knowing about the upcoming spectacle…

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• Abu Dhabi will be hosting the event for the 12^th consecutive year.

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@redbullairrace is back for its 12th season, and our pilots are going all out. Ready? ✈️ #AirRace

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• The planes can hit a top speed of up to 370km per hour!

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@redbullairrace is back and bigger than ever. You don’t want to miss this! 🛫 #AirRace

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• A total of 14 pilots will compete in the Master Class category.

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#Wings out, and eyes to the skies ✈️. Get ready for this year @redbullairrace championship.

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• There will be 26 pilots from 17 different countries competing.

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Get yourself some #wiiings to kick off the weekend! ✈️ #tb @redbullairrace #InAbuDhabi

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• 2018 winner and defending champion Martin Šonka is a former Czech fighter pilot.

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Short visual reminder what's ahead here in Abu Dhabi😉🇦🇪🛩️! . #martinsonka #airrace #givesyouwings #pilot #pilotseye #aviation #instaplane #aircraft #photooftheday #airplane #picoftheday #instaaviation #instapilot #flying #cockpit #plane #flight #instagramaviation #avgeek #avgeeks #avporn #aviationgeek #aviationdaily #aviation4u #flyingfeet @gopro @gohd.cz @gopropilots_

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• While fans and spectators can see the action from the ground up in the public viewing area on the Corniche, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche and The St. Regis Abu Dhabi are offering special packages including a superior view of the race action. For more info visit Redbull Air Race BBQ

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The Red Bull Air Race returns to Abu Dhabi on 8&9 February! Enjoy action-packed afternoons at Nation Riviera Beach Club – the prime location on the Corniche to feel the thrill of the world’s fastest motorsport series! Including front line views, beach BBQ and kids activities, 1 & 2 days packages available. Reservation required at [email protected] or +971 (0)2 694 4553. Photo 📸 by @redbull @redbullairrace ✈️ @alfursan_leader ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #LiveExquisite #stregisabudhabi #stregis #marriottintlmea #simplyabudhabi #redbullairrace #stregishotels #inabudhabi #simplyabudhabi #MILux #abudhabistyle #redbull #nationtowers #nationrivierabeachclub #airrace #raceday #alfursan

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For more information, visit: redbullairrace.com