4 years ago
Formula Rossa, need I say more?! Ride at the front...
Formula Rossa, need I say more?! Ride at the front, your face gets distorted by air rush and g forces. Boy, this is a super fast ride, be warned. If you can cope with a ride like Stealth at Thorpe Park, U.K. for example, you will love this much improved blast off version of that ride.
Flying Aces (highest loop) is best if you sit in the centre seats (4 seats wide) I found the overhanging side seats really pulled my neck on the first turn, despite me trying to keep it on the small headrest, a totally different & better experience in the middle chair. It is difficult to get the middle seat by choice when you are a group of 2 or more..as all seats are filled on first come basis.
The test ride that goes forward, then upwards, before returning you backwards to the start, is a short, but, fun ride..quite tame compared to the above 2 rides.
Winterfest ice skating show was enjoyable to see. Plenty of activities for young children.
At 10am opening time, performers put on a show to welcome us, we even had a snow fall.
I tried a coffee shop (espresso?) cafe, the cakes are fresh, with good choices, good coffee and teas, but, I wish they had some dairy free cakes. You can get a salad..but.. who doesn't like cake?! You cannot take your own food/drinks in.
There are 4 restaurants, I think.
You can get an unlimited photo package on usb for not much more than 1 photo. (Package unlimited for the day cost 299aed)
Lockers are free to use, you can put bags in them near each of the big rides, you get a numbered wrist band, the assistant uses a card to lock the door. On the Ferrari Rossa coaster puts bags in a box and the desk looks after them.
You can wear prescription glasses on Flying Aces, as you get a pair of clear spectacle cover to hold them place.
You wear protective perspex glasses on Formula Rossa.You need them! No loose items, no phones, etc..you would lose them. I wish they could have a DVD for this ride, it would be great to see one's expressions on the way round.
Get there early, you hardly queue at 10am, this on Friday 4th Jan, it got busier after 1pm, but, a fast pass is useful if you go during peak hours.
If you want a turn on the Ferrari simulator (incl in ticket cost) you need to obtain a timed ticket. You can upgrade for 20aed or 80aed for the tip simulator experience.
The go karts are fun.
A taxi from Dubai (Am Rigga area) to Ferrari World costs 230aed for 2 passengers, not too pricey if you can share. It takes approx 1hour 15 minutes to drive there.
You can easily hail a Abu Dhabi taxi outside, for your return trip. Note, if you return late afternoon, your taxi fare might be higher, due to traffic jams in Dubai. Both taxis were happy to drive us each way. You can pay by card or cash usually (ask about card payment before you set off)
Took 7 hours to do everything we wanted, arriving at 10am, but, I suggest allowing 8-9 hours to do everything.
Glad I went.