A guide for motorsport fans, with tips on booking tickets, hotels and organising your trip.

How to Travel to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Tips for Tourists

A visit to Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi is a unique experience for all motorsport fans. The Grand Prix takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit, one of the most modern and technologically advanced in the world. This is often the final round of the season, which makes it especially exciting, as it is here that the champions are determined. Tickets for the race sell out quickly, so it is best to buy them in advance. Various categories are available: from regular grandstands with a good view of the track to premium boxes with exclusive service, food and access to the paddock. VIP packages, such as the Paddock Club, are expensive, but provide access to the best areas, as well as the chance to meet the drivers and teams.

For accommodation, the best choice would be hotels on Yas Island, such as the Yas Viceroy or the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, which are close to the circuit and offer stunning views. However, due to high demand, their prices increase significantly during the Grand Prix. A budget option would be accommodation in the center of Abu Dhabi, from where the circuit is a 30-40 minute drive away. Some tourists choose Dubai, which is a two-hour drive away but offers more accommodation and entertainment options.

You can get to the track by taxi, bus or rented car. On race days, shuttles are organized that run between the main points of the city and the track. Many tourists prefer taxis or Uber/Careem services, but it is important to take into account possible traffic jams, especially before the start of the race and after its completion.

To make sure your trip to the Grand Prix goes perfectly, it’s worth thinking through the details in advance. It’s best to buy tickets a few months before the event to choose the best seats and save money. It’s worth arriving at the track in advance, as there are autograph sessions for the drivers, fan zones with interactive entertainment, and supercar test drives. It’s best to choose comfortable and light clothes, as it’s warm in Abu Dhabi in November, but it can get cooler in the evening. If you don’t want to worry about parking, it’s better to use official transport. After the race, spectators will enjoy a grand concert featuring world-famous stars — Eminem, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Guns N’ Roses, and others have performed here in different years.

The event itself is not just a race, but a festival of speed and luxury. The Yas Marina Circuit is one of the few in the world where the race starts in daylight and ends in darkness, creating a unique atmosphere. It is also one of the most expensive Formula 1 tracks, costing $1.3 billion to build. In 2021, it hosted one of the most dramatic races in history, when Max Verstappen became champion on the last lap. Next to the track is Ferrari World, the largest indoor theme park dedicated to Formula 1, where you can ride the fastest rollercoaster in the world.

Visiting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is ​​an opportunity to see the world's best drivers compete, enjoy the atmosphere of speed and adrenaline, and spend time in one of the most modern cities in the Middle East.