How to Get to Abu Dhabi Ferrari World from Dubai

120 kilometres from Dubai, in Abu Dhabi, is a place created by a famous Italian car brand: Ferrari World. This is the largest indoor theme park in the world, in addition to various automotive-related exhibits, it has rides and attractions where fun is guaranteed and is therefore one of the places to see in Dubai, especially if you are going to spend 5 days or more in Dubai, as you will then have time to make an excursion to Abu Dhabi from Dubai.

The best way to get to Ferrari World is on an organised excursion to Ferrari World from Dubai. The most outstanding are those that not only take you to the famous theme park, but also to other points of interest in the city, such as a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other buildings.

The excursions that I recommend the most are those that have a long duration, as these are the ones that take you to several places. The ideal way to get the most out of the tour is to have a guide who will tell you about the places you visit.

Day trip packages to Abu Dhabi with tickets to Ferrari World usually last approximately 10 hours of which 4 hours are dedicated to the park. During this time you have the opportunity to tour the site and enter some of the attractions.

To get to Ferrari World from Dubai by plane you need to fly into Abu Dhabi International Airport. The flights available have different characteristics, some have stopovers (one or two) and some are non-stop. A non-stop flight takes about 40 minutes to get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai airport. The price of a flight to Abu Dhabi from Dubai can be in the region of €340.

The most popular airlines for passengers needing to complete this route are as follows:

• Air Arabia.
• Fly Dubai.
• Etihad Airways.
• Gulf Air Bahrain.

Finding a flight to Abu Dhabi is not a problem as there are around 160 flights a week from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. In order to have a flight for the day you are planning to travel to Abu Dhabi to visit Ferrari World, I recommend buying your flight ticket in advance.

What I advise you to do is to fly to Abu Dhabi the day before you plan to go to Ferrari World. When planning this trip keep in mind that the flight time may increase due to weather conditions, including wind speed.

How to get to Ferrari World from Abu Dhabi airport?

At the airport there are several means of transport that you can use to get to any point in the city. To get to Yas Island you have the option of taking a bus from Terminal 1 or 3 (they are connected), where you board a bus to the Yas Island area. The bus ride costs about €10.

A quicker and more comfortable option is to take a taxi from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Ferrari World, the journey takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic. For this, the taxi driver may charge around €15 or a little more.

While it's fine to arrive at the airport and go straight to Ferrari World, it's best to rest in accommodation in the city. If you arrive a day early you can even walk around Abu Dhabi.

If you prefer the autonomy of a car even when you're on holiday in another country, opt for car hire in Dubai. The distance you have to travel is about 111 kilometres, so in just over an hour you'll be in Abu Dhabi. What I recommend is that you use the GPS in your car or, if it doesn't have one, your mobile phone.

There are many car rental agencies in Dubai, including several near Dubai International Airport. If you choose this option, there are several points to bear in mind. The first is to ask the agency if it is possible to take the car out of the city. Also consider the following when renting a car:

• Ask about what to do in case of an accident or damage to the vehicle, so you avoid being charged extra.
• Most rental agencies in the city ask that the person be over 21 years of age. In some cases, the minimum age is lowered to 20 and in others it is raised to 23.
• Because the insurance is in the renter's name, the renter is the only one who can drive the car.
• The options you have when renting a car in Dubai are: economy, mid-size, premium and luxury models.

More information about car rental in Dubai

• Price: depends on the type of car, a standard model is priced from 30 € per day and a luxury model from 80 € per day.
• Travel time by car from Dubai to Ferrari World: just over an hour. Although there are many vehicles, the infrastructure helps to ensure that the traffic is not excessive, on the contrary, it is fluid.

Want a cheaper option than the above? My advice is to use the bus, the Dubai service has two lines, the E100 and the E101, the first is at Al Ghubaiba station in the north of the city and the second at Ibn Battuta in the south. Buses on both lines take about 2 hours to get you to Abu Dhabi's main station.

The only difference between the two lines is that they are located in different areas of the city, but they travel the same route. They even have the same return fares. Ticket offices are located at the stations where you can buy tickets and accept cash, credit and debit cards.

Depending on the number of people at the stations, you may encounter long queues, but don't be discouraged. Buses in Dubai run constantly, so you'll be on your way to Abu Dhabi in less than 30 minutes. These vehicles have the following features:

How to get to Ferrari World from Abu Dhabi bus station?

The option you have is to take a taxi, which will take you to Yas Island to start enjoying your visit to the Ferrari theme park. This means of transport is economical when making this journey, the price is around €17.

The distance between the station and Ferrari World is around 38 kilometres, so a taxi will get you there in less than 30 minutes.

It is important to clarify this point, as being a theme park many people expect it to be similar to Disneyland or other similar places. However, here there are not many attractions of that kind, only a few, but fun is guaranteed.

Ferrari World is very well organised, divided into three areas: Family, Kids and Thrill (this is the one that is ideal for thrill seekers). The names of all the attractions are related to the Ferrari brand and its country of origin: Italy.

In addition to the Ferrari shop, there are several restaurants in the park that bring Italian dishes to Abu Dhabi. There are also international food outlets that cater to the tastes of the thousands of visitors to the park.

I don't recommend eating before you go on a roller coaster, as they reach high speeds. Another tip is that, although the park is covered, it is best to stay hydrated, as the temperature in Abu Dhabi is high, reaching up to 40°C in summer.

What to see inside the theme park?

At Ferrari World there are rides for all ages, the world's largest Ferrari gift shop and even restaurants. The tickets you are given on the tour include access to most of these places. There is plenty to enjoy.

Young and old can ride the Fiorano GT Challenge rollercoaster, inspired by the Ferrari F430 Spider. I also recommend going on the Formula Rossa, which reaches 240 kilometres/hour in just 4.5 seconds. Children also have a lot to do at Ferrari World.

If you go with your children I recommend you to go to one of the simulators, where they can experience the speed of a Ferrari car. Another option is to go to the gift shop, there are toy cars inspired by Ferrari models, many of the ones available are ideal for collecting.

The 4 hours that the tour stops at Ferrari World is enough time for you to enjoy the best attractions.

Additional information on excursions from Dubai to Ferrari World

• Price: approximately €200.
• Time: usually starts at 8:00 and finishes between 18:00 and 18:30.

Want to see this theme park already? Choose a means of transport to go to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi from Dubai and make the most of it.