If you’re planning a trip to Abu Dhabi this winter and fancy an adrenaline rush, then Yas Island is the place to be. Spread over 25 km, Yas Island Abu Dhabi is a dream come true for adventure junkies. Whether your craving the intense G-force of world-class rollercoasters, want to feel the adrenaline rush just like a racer or enjoy a day in a water playground, Yas Island has it all to get your heart pumping.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
When the champions of Italian motoring get involved, you can be sure to experience nothing but the best. The world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi boasts over 39 incredible rides and attractions.
The theme park is also home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster- Formula Rossa. The ride scales a height of 52 metres and accelerates from 0km/h to 240km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Clearly, this one’s not for the faint-hearted.
For more record-breaking thrills, board the military bi-plane and get set to hit speeds of up to 120km/h. The Flying Aces is the world’s highest rollercoaster loop, scaling heights of 63 metres, inclined at 51-degrees. Need more? Strap in and get ready to race friends on twisting parallel tracks in a Ferrari F430 Spider. The Fiorano GT Challenge is based on real GT courses, with furious turns, exhilarating straights, and speeds up to 95km/h.
Thrill-seekers can also join Nello (the racer) for the Speed of Magic- a majestic 4D fantasy ride that takes you into oceans, over cliffs and into ice caves or help Benno overcome a world of interactive challenges.
Up for a little more adrenaline rush? Try the Tyre Changing experience. Race against the clock and change the tyre of an F1TM car and show you’ve got what it takes to be a member of the Ferrari pit crew.
And if you’d rather be on the steering wheel than changing tyres, head to the Marina Circuit!
Yas Marina Circuit
Ever wondered what it’s like to race around an F1 track? Yas Marina Circuit is the only place in the world where you can get a first-hand F1 experience, and feel the adrenaline rush just like a racer. The track spans 1.2km and has 21 twisting turns, encircling the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island hotel before heading back to the finish line.
This one’s literally a dream come true and you will actually want to pinch yourself to be sure you’re not dreaming. But the fun does not end here! If you wish to hone your skills, enroll yourself at the school and learn what it takes to become a race car driver.
And lastly, cool down your heart rate with a splash at the Yas Waterworld!
Yas Waterworld
You haven’t been to a waterpark until you’ve been to Yas Waterworld! From free-fall waterslides, to surfing, and over 40 exhilarating rides, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi boasts a massive water playground, offering a little something for all age groups.
Brave your way through the swift turns on the Slither slide before you finally drop into a tunnel illuminated by tiny lights. Also try the Bandit Bomber, a 550–metre coaster, that offers onboard water and laser effects. Riders can shoot jets of water at targets, drop water bombs and trigger special effects, while people below can spray them with water as they pass. If you’re not up for thrill, and wish to laze around, surrender to the gentle ebb and flow of Amwaj – the wave pool.
So, if your soul is always seeking for some adventure, make your way to Yas Island Abu Dhabi and satisfy those thrill-seeking desires.