Find the best day to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Use my guide to avoid crowds, minimize queue times, and get the most from your day at the theme park.
Days to avoid at Ferrari World
Ferrari World, a vast indoor theme park, is one of the top attractions in Abu Dhabi. It is home to the Formula Rossa – the world’s fastest rollercoaster, plus plenty of other rides that are frankly nowhere near as good.
Most people going on holiday to Abu Dhabi are going to at least consider a trip to Ferrari World, but there are certain days you should avoid.
The longest queues at Ferrari World
Abu Dhabi isn’t just a tourist destination, of course. People live there, too, and logically locals have more leisure time at the weekend. Therefore, Ferrari World is busier at the weekend, and queues for the rides are longer.
The weekend in Abu Dhabi
However, before booking your Ferrari World tickets, it’s worth remembering which days are weekend days in Abu Dhabi. While in Europe and North America, Saturday and Sunday in the weekend, Abu Dhabi works to a different system.
In Abu Dhabi, the weekend is Friday and Saturday. So, if you go to Ferrari World, Fridays can be a lot busier than you may expect, and Sundays can be a lot quieter.
Given that Sunday is a day that a lot of leisure travellers will fly out, and that few people will go to a theme park before a flight, Sunday is a surprisingly good day to visit Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.
Five great Abu Dhabi experiences
- 🏜️ Go on an evening desert safari with BBQ and camel rides.
- 🕌 Get a guided visit of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque as part of a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
- 🏎️ Take a behind-the-scenes tour at Yas Marina Circuit.
- 🚤 Explore the Yas Island mangroves on a self-guided speedboat tour.
- 🏝️ Go on an island-hopping boat tour for beach time and dolphin spotting.
Things to do near Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World is located on Yas Island, an entertainment hub with several major attractions clustered close together. These nearby sights are easy to combine in a single day or spread across a longer stay.
Yas Waterworld
Right next door to Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld features a large collection of water rides and slides themed around Emirati heritage. It is a natural pairing, particularly in warmer months.
Yas Marina Circuit
A short walk away, this Formula One circuit hosts races, driving experiences and guided track tours. Even outside event days, the setting and facilities are closely linked to Abu Dhabi’s motorsport scene.
Yas Mall
Located beside Ferrari World, Yas Mall is one of the largest shopping centres in Abu Dhabi, with international brands, restaurants and indoor attractions, making it a convenient stop before or after visiting the park.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Also on Yas Island, this indoor theme park focuses on film and cartoon franchises, offering a different style of rides and attractions from Ferrari World.
Yas Marina
A short distance from the parks, Yas Marina offers waterfront restaurants and walking paths with views across the circuit and the surrounding waterways, providing a calmer contrast to the island’s theme parks.
Elsewhere in the city, highlights include the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital and the Emirates Park Zoo.
More UAE travel
Other UAE travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- What to expect at Aya Universe in Dubai.
- Guide to the View at the Palm observation deck.
- Aquaventure World in Dubai – visiting the world’s largest water park.
- Visitor guide for the Lost World aquarium in Dubai.
- Watching camels in training for races in Dubai.
