Before You Book Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: Every Cost, and What's Worth It
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Prices last checked 2 November · 3 min read
Ferrari World is home to Formula Rossa, one of the fastest roller coasters in the world, and it's part of the Yas Island theme park group, which means single tickets, multi-park passes, Quick Pass, extras like the Roof Walk and packages with shuttles from Dubai. Most of them sound like something you need. You don't need all of them. In this guide we walk through what each one costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one for your day, whether it's a quiet morning or a busy afternoon.
At a glance
1-day ticket (adult), online
From about AED 345
At the gate
About AED 400
Under 3
Free
2 parks in 1 day
From about AED 475
Parking
Free at Yas Mall
Indoors
Mostly, under the red roof
Busiest
About noon or 1 pm to closing, every day
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Ferrari World uses dated tickets that are cheapest when booked online in advance. The gate price is about AED 55 more. Children aged 3 and over pay a discounted rate, and under-3s are free.
Option
Price (adult)
What you get
Verdict
1-day ticket, online
From about AED 345
All rides, including Formula Rossa
The right choice for thrill-seekers
1-day ticket, at the gate
About AED 400
Same
Avoid
1 Day Any 2 Parks
From about AED 475
Ferrari World plus Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld or SeaWorld on the same day, with free transfers and parking
Best value with Warner Bros. World
3 or 4 parks
From about AED 575-675
More parks, over more days
Worth it for a longer stay
Ticket with Dubai shuttle
About AED 350
A ticket plus return transfer from Dubai
Good value from Dubai
Quick Pass
Extra
Skip the regular queue on selected rides
Only on busy afternoons
One park or two?
Ferrari World's big rides can be done in about four hours on a quiet weekday. That's why it pairs so well with Warner Bros. World, which is connected through Yas Mall: two single tickets cost about AED 690, while 1 Day Any 2 Parks starts from about AED 475. Our verdict: do Ferrari World from opening, while our data shows it's moderate, and move on in the early afternoon.
What visitors say
Thrill-seekers rave about Formula Rossa's launch and Flying Aces, and say the indoor park is a relief from the heat. Others find there's less for younger children and non-riders, and that queues build after midday, so the advice is to arrive at opening.
Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
Formula Rossa: launches to 240 km/h in seconds. Minimum height 140 cm.
Flying Aces: a 63 m climb into one of the world's tallest non-inverting loops. Minimum 130 cm.
Turbo Track: a launch coaster that shoots up a 64 m tower and reverses.
Mission Ferrari: a multi-sensory ride, with queues that build after midday.
Fiorano GT Challenge: two racing coasters side by side.
With half a day: Formula Rossa at opening, then Flying Aces and Turbo Track.
The crowd tax: why the afternoon costs more
Our crowd data shows Ferrari World moderate from opening until about noon or 1 pm, then busy until closing, every day. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday get busy from noon, other days from 1 pm. The first two hours are the cheapest queue skip there is.
When
Crowds (our data)
What to do
Opening to noon
Moderate
Formula Rossa, Flying Aces and Turbo Track
Noon or 1 pm to closing
Busy
Quick Pass, or move on to Warner Bros. World
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Least busy time
Sunday, 10 am-1 pm
Busiest time
Tuesday, 12-7 pm
Getting there
Ferrari World is on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from central Abu Dhabi and about 90 minutes' drive from Dubai, connected to Yas Mall.
Cost
Price (AED)
Type
How to cut it
Parking
Free
Unavoidable
Free at Yas Mall's car parks, with validation.
Ticket plus Dubai shuttle
About AED 350
≈ US$95
Optional
Barely more than the ticket alone, if you're staying in Dubai.
Taxi from Dubai
About AED 130-160 each way
≈ US$35-44
Avoidable
Book a ticket with a shuttle instead.
At the gate: what your ticket doesn't cover
Cost
Price (AED)
Type
How to cut it
Lockers
From about AED 35
≈ US$10
Optional
Needed for loose items on Formula Rossa. Travel light.
Quick Pass
Extra
Optional
Ride the big coasters before noon instead.
Roof Walk and other extras
Extra
Optional
Only if it's a bucket-list experience. Sunset slots fill fast.
Food
Varies
Optional
Eat at Yas Mall next door for more choice.
Coming with kids
Under-3s are free.
Children 11 and under must stay with an adult.
There are kids' rides for children under 120 cm, including Formula Rossa Junior and Bell'Italia.
Check heights: Formula Rossa needs 140 cm and Flying Aces 130 cm.
What can go wrong
You pay at the gate: about AED 55 more.
You arrive after lunch: our data shows it's busy from noon or 1 pm.
Formula Rossa closes: it stops in high winds and for maintenance. Ride it early.
You buy two single tickets: a 2-park ticket is cheaper.
You forget ID: multi-park tickets check your identity, unless you enrol in FacePass.
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
When
What to expect
Verdict
Weekdays, 10-11 am
A steady flow of visitors, short waits at the main spots. Before the main crowds arrive.
Best
Weekdays, 11 am-3 pm
Peak crowds, queues at the entrance and main sights. Peak sightseeing hours, when most visitors are on site.
Worst
Weekdays, 3-6 pm
Peak crowds, queues at the entrance and main sights. Stays busy into the afternoon.
Worst
Weekdays, 6-7 pm
Peak crowds, queues at the entrance and main sights. Evenings are a busy time here.
Worst
Saturday and Sunday
Peak crowds, queues at the entrance and main sights. Similar to weekdays.
Worst
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