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If you find yourself in the United Arab Emirates on vacation, Yas Island is a crucial destination to visit. Just 30 minutes from the center of Abu Dhabi, this island is know for is superior entertainment and leisure venues, like its world-class gold course, Yas Links, and its enormous waterpark, Yas Waterworld. Still, perhaps the crown jewel of this little slice of paradise is the new Ferrari World.
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Opened in 2010, this shrine to the world-renowned sports car features more than 20 Ferrari-inspired attractions for adults and children alike. One of the most popular rides is the Made in Maranello Factory Tour, the motion-operated ride that explores the process of building a Ferrari, from the design floor to test driving on the racetrack.
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Other activates include three motion-simulator rides, the Karting Academy go-kart track, the Galleria Ferrari showroom and the Formula Rossa, the fastest rollercoaster in the world reaching speeds of 150 mph in just five seconds. For those looking for less fantasy and more real-world action, there is the Driving Experience, where guests can test drive the new Ferrari California with friends and family.
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