Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
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Photo: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Tour ≈ AED 159 · TrainYAS free
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- Yas Kartzone daily 9:00–midnight; venue tour weekly, times shown when booking; TrainYAS two evenings a week, registration required
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Venue tour
- ≈ AED 159 adults, cheaper for ages 4–11 (unofficial)
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Private VIP tour
- AED 1,000 per group of up to 4
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Tour length
- About 2 hours; arrive 15 minutes early
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Meeting point
- Yas Central at the circuit
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Karting
- Daily 9:00–midnight; adult 15-min session AED 140, kids from AED 55
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - TrainYAS (walk, run, cycle)
- Free with one-time registration and a QR pass in the YMC app
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - TrainYAS days
- Two evenings a week; Tuesday is the most often quoted
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
- 4–6 December, race on Sunday 6 December
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Getting there
- Taxi from downtown, about 30 minutes
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Key facts
5.281 kmGrand Prix lap length since the 2021 redesign
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Formula 1 official websiteEnglish Wikipedia2009opened and hosted the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — the season finale ever since
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Formula 1 official websiteEnglish and Russian WikipediaW hotelthe track runs right underneath the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
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English and Russian WikipediaHermann Tilkethe German architect who designed the circuit
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English and Russian Wikipedia5.554 kmlength of the original 2009–2020 layout
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English and Russian WikipediaWikidata2021several corner sequences rebuilt to help overtaking
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English WikipediaArab News, 2021Tunnelthe pit-lane exit dives under the racing line
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English and Russian Wikipedia58 lapsFormula 1 race distance
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Formula 1 official website2015–2017final stage finish of the Abu Dhabi Tour cycle race
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English and Russian WikipediaOctober 2009opened with a GP2 Asia test a week before the first Grand Prix
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English WikipediaWikidataYas Marina Circuit tour: price and what you see
The public Yas Marina Circuit Venue Tour lasts about 2 hours and runs weekly; dates and times appear when you book. Meet at Yas Central 15 minutes early. The circuit does not publish the price; ticket sellers list about AED 159 for adults and roughly half that for children aged 4–11 (unofficial).
The route covers the North Grandstand, Turn 5, the drag racing centre, the F1 team villas, the podium, parc fermé and Race Control. If the track is free, the coach does a lap. The private VIP tour is officially AED 1,000 per group of up to four.
Want a private guide or a wider Yas Island day? YesGo partners run tours that include the circuit.
Can you walk or cycle the Yas Marina Circuit for free?
Yes. Under the TrainYAS programme the track closes to cars two evenings a week and opens to cyclists, runners and walkers, free of charge. Register once on the circuit’s website and your QR pass appears in the YMC app — you need it at the gate.
Sources disagree on the days. The circuit only says “twice a week” and puts TrainYAS Ladies on Tuesday evenings; Tuesday from 18:00 is the most often quoted slot (unofficial), so check before you go.
Cyclists must wear closed shoes and sportswear, and children under 13 must stay with an adult. The early-morning TrainAM session is bring-your-own-bike only; for evening sessions, loan bikes from Abu Dhabi Cycling Club are reported for ages 12 and up — confirm when you register.
Things to do at Yas Marina Circuit
- Podium and pit lane — the highlight of the venue tour and the best photo spot.
- The W hotel over the track — its lattice roof lights up after dark; watch from the marina promenade.
- Yas Kartzone — 9:00 to midnight: adult 15-minute session AED 140, micro karts for ages 3–6 AED 55.
- Driving and passenger experiences — sports and race cars with an instructor; prices on the circuit’s website.
- TrainYAS — a free evening lap of a real F1 circuit on foot or by bike.
- Simulator — the quick fix if the track is booked.
Is Yas Marina Circuit worth visiting outside race week?
For F1 fans, yes: the tour is the only way to stand on the podium and look into Race Control without a crowd. If you just want speed, karting or a ride with an instructor gives you more than a walk-through.
If motorsport leaves you cold, don’t make a special trip — glance at the track on your way to Ferrari World next door. The best value is TrainYAS: it costs nothing, and few circuits let you walk a Grand Prix lap.
How to get to Yas Marina Circuit
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Qasr Al Hosn downtown, take a taxi or book Uber or Careem — about 30 minutes to Yas Island. Abu Dhabi has no metro.
- Ask for Yas Marina Circuit and name your entrance: Yas Central for the tour, Yas Kartzone for karting. Some resellers give Kartzone as the tour meeting point — follow your ticket.
- City buses on a Hafilat card reach Yas Mall on Yas Island, but with changes the trip takes 1–2 hours (unofficial). Check the route in a journey-planner app first.
- For TrainYAS, arrive for the start of the session with your QR pass ready in the YMC app.
- Head back by taxi, or stay for the evening at Ferrari World and the marina nearby.
When is the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
4–6 December 2026: practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday 6 December — the last round of the Formula 1 season. Grand Prix tickets are sold only through the official Abu Dhabi GP website.
F1 cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds in March 2026 over the conflict around Iran, then confirmed Abu Dhabi in August; the organisers repeated it in October. Assume tours, karting and TrainYAS may be off during race week and plan them for other days.
Venue tour, karting or TrainYAS?
| Venue touryou are here | ≈ AED 159 (unofficial) | ≈ 2 hours | Weekly, book ahead | Podium, pit lane, Race Control | From 4 |
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| Karting | From AED 55 | 5–15 min per session | Daily 9:00–midnight | The Kartzone track | From 3 |
| TrainYAS | Free | An evening | Two evenings a week | The F1 lap itself | Under 13 with an adult |
F1 fans: take the tour. Families: karting. Want to walk a real Grand Prix lap for free: register for TrainYAS.
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| Yas Marina Circuityou are here | 38 | 1 h | Tour ≈ AED 159 · TrainYAS free | — |
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Saadiyat and Yas in one day
The Louvre in the morning, Ferrari World rides after lunch, the F1 track in the evening. Add it to your route — YesGo sets the timings and transfers.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi2 h 30 min · AED 70, under 18 free
- 375 min walk from the previous stopFerrari World Abu Dhabi4 h · AED 345 online, AED 360–380 at the gate
- 26 min walk from the previous stopYas Marina Circuityou are here1 h · Tour ≈ AED 159 · TrainYAS free
3 places · about 14 h 11 min with walks · 401 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Come for sunset: the grandstands bake by day, while after dark the track and the W hotel roof are lit.
- Bring water and a hat on the tour — part of it is outdoors.
- With kids, start at Kartzone: micro karts for ages 3–6, real sessions for everyone else.
- Pair the circuit with Ferrari World — they are neighbours on Yas Island.
- Register for TrainYAS before the day — no QR pass, no entry.
- Avoid tours from 19 November to 6 December if you want to see the venue without scaffolding.
Questions
How much is the Yas Marina Circuit tour?
The circuit doesn’t publish the price; ticket sellers list about AED 159 for adults, less for children aged 4–11. The private VIP tour is AED 1,000 per group of up to four.
Can you visit Yas Marina Circuit for free?
Yes, on TrainYAS evenings: twice a week the track opens to walkers, runners and cyclists. Register once on the circuit’s website and use the QR pass in the YMC app.
How long is the Yas Marina Circuit tour?
About 2 hours, starting from Yas Central. Arrive 15 minutes early.
How do I get to Yas Marina Circuit from Abu Dhabi city?
Taxi, Uber or Careem — about 30 minutes from downtown. Buses on a Hafilat card reach Yas Mall, but the trip takes 1–2 hours with changes.
When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
4–6 December 2026, with the race on Sunday 6 December. It is the Formula 1 season finale.
Can you drive on Yas Marina Circuit?
Yes, on paid driving and passenger experiences with an instructor. Acceleration runs at the wheel need you to be 18+ with a valid licence.
Is there karting for kids at Yas Marina Circuit?
Yes. Yas Kartzone has micro karts for ages 3–6 (5 minutes, AED 55), then kids and junior sessions. It is open daily from 9:00 to midnight.
Is Yas Marina Circuit worth it if I’m not an F1 fan?
Not as a special trip. Try free TrainYAS or karting instead, or simply see the track on the way to Ferrari World.
How long should I spend at Yas Marina Circuit?
Two hours for the tour, an hour for karting with waiting, an evening for TrainYAS — plus 30 minutes each way from downtown.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Yas Marina Circuit official website: venue tour, VIP tour, Yas Kartzone, TrainYAS and registration rules, 03.11.2026
- Formula 1 official website: 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule, lap length and laps
- English and Russian Wikipedia: Yas Marina Circuit; Wikidata Q172869
- Khaleej Times, 23.08.2026, and RacingNews365, October 2026 — Abu Dhabi Grand Prix confirmed
- The National, 17.03.2026 — Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix cancelled
- Platinumlist — venue tour listing (prices and inclusions, unofficial)
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