Ferrari World
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Ferrari World is a Ferrari
themed amusement park
on Yas Island
in Abu Dhabi
. The park is situated under a 200000 square metres (239,198 sq yd) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world. Ferrari World officially opened on November 4, 2010. The theme park is home to Formula Rossa
, the world's fastest roller coaster.
signed an agreement to build the world's first Ferrari theme park in Abu Dhabi. At the time it was expected that the park was to open in 2008, however, delays saw it bumped back until 2010. Construction began in November 2008 and was completed in under two years. In mid 2010, it was announced that Ferrari World would open on October 28, 2010. This opening was delayed by a week due to the passing of Ras al-Khaimah
's leader the day prior. Ferrari World officially opened to the public on November 4, 2010.
Architects. It is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT. Ramboll provided the structural engineering, masterplanning and urban design, geotechnical engineering
and the facade engineering. The roof has a total surface area of 200000 square metres (239,198 sq yd) with a perimeter
of 2200 metres (7,217.8 ft). The theme park, measuring 86000 square metres (102,855.1 sq yd), is located under this 50 metres (164 ft) high roof. These factors make Ferrari World the largest indoor theme park in the world.
A Ferrari logo
adorns the roof of the building and measures 65 metres (213.3 ft) by 48.5 metres (159.1 ft) - the largest Ferrari logo ever created. 12,370 tonnes of steel has been used to support this roof. The centre of the roof is marked by a 100 metres (328.1 ft) glazed funnel. The structure was declared complete on 29 October 2009 with the park due to open one year later.
Ferrari
Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947...
themed amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
on Yas Island
Yas Island
Yas Island is an island in Abu Dhabi.The island is the site of a US$36 billion development project by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total land area of 2,500 hectares, of which 1,700 hectares will be claimed for development. The island contains the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Formula One...
in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
. The park is situated under a 200000 square metres (239,198 sq yd) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world. Ferrari World officially opened on November 4, 2010. The theme park is home to Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, Formula Rossa is the world's fastest roller coaster with a top speed of...
, the world's fastest roller coaster.
History
In late 2005, it was reported that Ferrari and Aldar PropertiesAldar Properties
Aldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
signed an agreement to build the world's first Ferrari theme park in Abu Dhabi. At the time it was expected that the park was to open in 2008, however, delays saw it bumped back until 2010. Construction began in November 2008 and was completed in under two years. In mid 2010, it was announced that Ferrari World would open on October 28, 2010. This opening was delayed by a week due to the passing of Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates , in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman's exclave. The capital city and home of most residents is also called Ras al-Khaimah. The city has a population of 263,217 as of 2008. The city...
's leader the day prior. Ferrari World officially opened to the public on November 4, 2010.
Overview
The iconic roof of Ferrari World was designed by BenoyBenoy
Benoy is an international firm of architects, masterplanners, retail auditors, visualisers, interior and graphic designers working from design studios in the United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore...
Architects. It is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT. Ramboll provided the structural engineering, masterplanning and urban design, geotechnical engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Geotechnical engineering is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. Geotechnical engineering is important in civil engineering, but is also used by military, mining, petroleum, or any other engineering concerned with construction on or in the ground...
and the facade engineering. The roof has a total surface area of 200000 square metres (239,198 sq yd) with a perimeter
Perimeter
A perimeter is a path that surrounds an area. The word comes from the Greek peri and meter . The term may be used either for the path or its length - it can be thought of as the length of the outline of a shape. The perimeter of a circular area is called circumference.- Practical uses :Calculating...
of 2200 metres (7,217.8 ft). The theme park, measuring 86000 square metres (102,855.1 sq yd), is located under this 50 metres (164 ft) high roof. These factors make Ferrari World the largest indoor theme park in the world.
A Ferrari logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
adorns the roof of the building and measures 65 metres (213.3 ft) by 48.5 metres (159.1 ft) - the largest Ferrari logo ever created. 12,370 tonnes of steel has been used to support this roof. The centre of the roof is marked by a 100 metres (328.1 ft) glazed funnel. The structure was declared complete on 29 October 2009 with the park due to open one year later.
Attractions
Jack Rouse Associates, a Cincinnati based visitor experience design firm, is responsible for the design of most of the park's 20 rides. On July 20, 2010 Ferrari World announced the names of all of the opening day attractions.- Bell'Italia (Beautiful Italy) - an exhibit showcasing recreations of famous Italian cityscapes, structures and racing venues. Guests can choose to drive a Ferrari 250 California Spyder throughout the exhibit or walk the 570 metres (1,870.1 ft) network of paths.
- Carousel - Ferrari’s version of the traditional carousel featuring prototype cars.
- Cinema Maranello - a theatre showcasing a film which takes guests back to the 1920s.
- Driving with Champions - is an interactive 3-D3-D filmA 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
show which follows the life of a Ferrari engineer - Fiorano GT ChallengeFiorano GT ChallengeFiorano GT Challenge is a steel dueling roller coaster at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The roller coaster features two, tracks, each of which has four LSM launches and four magnetic brake sections, immersing passengers into the twisting, head-to-head varying speeds and...
- a dual launched roller coaster manufactured by Maurer SöhneMaurer SöhneMaurer Söhne is a steel construction company and roller coaster manufacturer. Founded in Munich, Germany in 1876, the company has built many styles of steel buildings, ranging from bridges, industrial buildings, and even art structures. While known for building various wild mouse coasters, Maurer...
- Formula RossaFormula RossaFormula Rossa is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, Formula Rossa is the world's fastest roller coaster with a top speed of...
- a hydraulically-launched roller coaster manufactured by the Swiss coaster design firm Intamin AG. It is currently the world's fastest roller coaster reaching a top speed of 240 kilometres per hour (149.1 mph). - Galleria Ferrari - the world's largest Ferrari gallery outside MaranelloMaranelloMaranello is a town and comune in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, 18 km from Modena, with a population of 16,841 as of 2009. It is best known as the home of Ferrari S.p.A. and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team...
. - G-Force - a spaceshot tower which launches riders over 62 m (203.4 ft) up and out of the building.
- Junior Grand Prix - a racing school for budding Scuderia drivers who can drive child-sized Ferrari F1 racers
- Junior GT - a driving school for children. Guests receive a training session before jumping in their own child-sized F430 GT Spider to navigate a network of streets
- Junior Training Camp - a soft play area where children can paddle their own miniature Ferrari and play with a foam model of an F1 car.
- Made in Maranello - a virtual tour inside the Ferrari factory in Maranello giving guests a glimpse into the design, assembly and testing of a Ferrari GT.
- Paddock - a realistic recreation of the Ferrari team's set up at European F1 races.
- The Pit Wall - an interactive theatre which allows guests to call the shots on how a virtual driver is to race.
- Racing Legends - a journey showcasing significant moments in Ferrari racing history
- Scuderia Challenge - a set of state-of-the-art racing simulators featuring authentic Ferrari F1 steering wheels and seats
- Speed of Magic - A fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a boy as he travels through a kaleidoscope of natural and phenomenal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before
- V12 - a flume ride through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine
- Viaggio in Italia - a recreation of an aerial voyage over Italy