The Middle East has rapidly become the world’s premiere market for high-end supercars, so it should come as little surprise that Ferrari intends to open a performance-inspired theme park to showcase its automobiles in Abu Dhabi.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which is set to open next year, will contain 20 attractions, “each designed to bring to life a different part of the Ferrari story,” according to the automaker.
The facility will be the world’s largest indoor park and will be located on Yas Island about 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi’s airport.
The world’s fastest roller coaster emulating the feel of a Formula 1 car will be on hand, as will a G-force simulator and various racing simulators to give ordinary civilians the feel of a Formula 1 vehicle. A “flume ride” journey will take riders through the heart of a Ferrari 599 motor, as well.
10/30, 3:24 PM
posted by:
05Z88Path
Is there nothing Ferrari won’t paste their logo on just to make a few bucks?
10/30, 3:24 PM
posted by:
Fx NauGhtY
all I got to say is WOW!
10/30, 3:37 PM
posted by:
johngalt
“All things in moderation,” eh, Ferrari? Still, I’d be curious about the price of admission…
10/30, 3:38 PM
posted by:
scottns
The mohership has landed!
10/30, 3:38 PM
posted by:
Stix
Only in the Middle East would luxury be considered mandatory over there… Even in the face of economic instability.
10/30, 3:46 PM
posted by:
aesir
Brand is everything. Ferrari understands that very well.
10/30, 3:47 PM
posted by:
71fiveanddime
SOMEONE thinks very highly of themselves. that is absolutely atrocious. no modesty whatsoever, even in these tough times.
10/30, 3:51 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
Wow… you wonder where the extra 2 bucks a gallon is going to….
10/30, 4:04 PM
posted by:
zfenderguy
Yeah, as cool as it would be to visit there, the whole thing is wrong IMO. There’s 2 entities that love to throw their money in your face: Ferrari and the middle eastern OPEC nations. We can’t get to alternative fuel fast enough for mainstream transportation.
10/30, 4:05 PM
posted by:
JSi
exactly, our recession is not their recession …
10/30, 4:15 PM
posted by:
reedfast
there’s one problem with this park, most people aren’t allowed into the country except for work. there goes any chance any of us have of going to it.
10/30, 4:34 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Hell… I ain’t even been to Dollywood yet.
10/30, 4:38 PM
posted by:
Stix
@reedfast
What? Dubai is literally well known for its’ tourist industry. I’ve known a few people who went to Dubai for vacations or for family visits; they weren’t turned down at all.
If anything, this is just an over glorified amusement park. They’d be stupid to not let non-business customers into the park.
10/30, 4:42 PM
posted by:
Stix
Oh, crap. I meant Abu Dhabi, not Dubai. Still, I haven’t heard of any non-business traveller getting denied entry over there.
10/30, 4:44 PM
posted by:
reedfast
^woops, i was thinking about saudi arabia when i wrote that.
10/30, 4:44 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
i’m guessing the economic instability we’re experiencing doesn’t quite feel the same in the oil-rich countries…
10/30, 5:24 PM
posted by:
atoms
i wonder if it’ll have a two year waiting list, or shorter waiting list if you go to a used ferrari world first
10/30, 5:31 PM
posted by:
atoms
hmmm, also I never knew ferrari made cylon base stars
10/30, 7:00 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
atoms, don’t ever mention that wretched show again. Three years I wasted following that series only to have it end in an even dumber way than the Sopranos.
10/30, 11:22 PM
posted by:
cereal
awww i thought it was a space craft… how boring.
-cereal
10/31, 2:12 AM
posted by:
chevymanc6
They need to build one of these parks in the US. I’m not much of a Ferrari Fan but I’d have a blast at a park like that.
10/31, 7:43 AM
posted by:
AutoCritical
Paint is already fading!
I wish Ferrari had continued to put more effort into their Formula 1 pursuits this year. Their market in the region (Mid east) is so important, and yet they are bringing an undeveloped F1 car to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix…..
For the people in the Mid East, a Ferrari theme park is like us having a BMW theme park… lol
10/31, 3:09 PM
posted by:
reedfast
they wouldn’t make one in america because one of our fat rednecks would probably break the roller coaster trying to fit five people in one car. it would also probably not contribute much to their sales, do you buy a special 20 oz collector cup every time you go to six flags?
11/01, 9:40 AM
posted by:
carnut09
The economic crisis has hit the middle east as hard as any other region, it lost more than a trillion dollars from oil revenues, tourism,and most importantly real estate, which has almost collapsed.I’m not a big fan of theme parks, simply because they think its their duty to milk more money out one’s wallet.
11/02, 1:10 PM
posted by:
dirtybird
wonder how much tickets are…
11/02, 2:28 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
That building looks wicked. I know I’ll probably never go there, but I still think this is pretty cool.
11/02, 3:39 PM
posted by:
Z06ified
Faster than a 128 mph rollercoaster? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingda_Ka
I’m a little skeptical.
11/02, 8:44 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
Ferrari Segways, Ferrari Computer Mouses and even Ferrari YoYos.
Hell is red for a reason.
11/03, 12:19 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
One thing is for sure, Hell will be filled with some really cool music.