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Ferrari World, Marina Circuit, Yas hotel in Q3 2010
and passing through some port areas
Yaz Island!
which means leaving the city...
long distance power lines
with the faint Abu Dhabi skyline in the distance
Passing by some mangrove areas
Ferrari world spotted!
Approaching Yas Island from the freeway
The Yas Gardens
Entrance to the circuit
The Yas Marina Circuit
and it is also home to...
the world's fastest hydraulically-launched roller coaster (Formula Rossa)
Built by Intamin AG, it reaches a top speed of 240kmph
And connects to the main building via it's station here
The front entrance to the theme park
Designed by Benoy Architects, major works are still ongoing
Once completed it will house 20 full rides, including 2 coasters and a log flume
The size of the structure is breathtaking
The building is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT
Ferrari world, world's largest indoor theme park
The nearby Yas island hotels
View of the circuit and Ferrari world from the hotels
The hotels area all centrally nucleated in a village-like setting
Now for a visit to the race track!
Overview inside the Marina Circuit Track
The spectator grandstand area
The track grounds and sunset from Yas Hotel
Yas hotel front fountain
The road serving Yas hotel
The fountains jumps at regular timed intervals
The race track and grandstand's a short walk away
Complete with it's own yacht marina
Turn 19 of the Marina circuit
Turn 9 and 10 in the distance with the background grandstand
The entrance to Yas Marina
Feel the speed!
Blazing towards Ferrari world again
The largest Ferrari logo in the world
The place will open in 2 month's time
Hitting the freeway out of Yas Island
Back to the city of Abu Dhabi! That's all folks!