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The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2022 on Yas Island

Once a year in November (this year is November 17, 2022), the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 circuit hosts the city's major event. Its official name is the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The occasion of a festive weekend where the international jet set is found in palaces and luxury yachts moored in the circuit marina. Large concerts accessible to the greatest number are organized throughout the city to mark the event.

History of the F1 circuit

Opened in October 2009, just in time to host the first Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi, it took little more than two years to achieve the architectural ensemble designed by Hermann Tilke. The Formula 1 circuit is one of the emirate's initiatives to place Abu Dhabi on the map of the world. And we can say today after a decade that the goal is achieved. The Abu Dhabi brand has been touring the world, thanks to television broadcasts reaching hundreds of millions of viewers, who hopefully will want to come to Abu Dhabi to spend their holidays, or fly on the lines of the airline Etihad Airways, big sponsor of the event. Abu Dhabi is the second largest city in the Gulf after Bahrain to have a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The circuit is built on an artificial island and 25 million hours of work were needed by the 47,000 workers to build the Abu Dhabi circuit in record time. It's almost as much as the number of spectators it can hold (50,000). It includes two circuits in one: the largest is 5.5 kilometers, and the smallest 4.7 kilometers. Inside the circuit, a marina for luxury yachts, and in the middle of the circuit, spanning the runway, the five-star Yas Hotel, which changes colors during the night.

The 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1

What are the dates of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix in 2022? This year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on November 17th, 18th,19th and 20th, 2022. Tickets are available online. It gives access to the days of preparation and the race of November 20th, 2022. Different types of tickets exist, depending on the location, and packages include access to concerts.

This page will be updated regularly with the latest news and tips as the event approaches. To pre-register, visit the official website of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

Tour of the circuit

Apart from the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Yas Circuit hosts other car races and is also a high-capacity conference center.

The Yas Hotel, the emblem of the circuit, offers views of the famous circuit from the rooms and bars on the upper floors.

For 120AED it is possible, outside the Grand Prix period, to visit the backstage of the circuit in an air-conditioned vehicle, and to discover the magical places of the race, normally reserved for VIPs and members of the stables. Mandatory reservation. All information on the website of the Circuit Yas Marina heading Tour Venue

Running, walking or cycling on the Yas Abu Dhabi circuit

Almost every Sunday and Tuesday night from 5 pm until 8 pm, the circuit opens its doors for free to cyclists, joggers and pedestrians. A unique experience to discover the circuit other than on television. A ride is 5.5 kilometers, with a possibility to cut halfway. The opportunity to see the yachts of the marina, pass under the arch of the yas Hotel, to walk along the stands and sprint on the last straight before arrival.

Learn about the Yas Marina Yas Train website site to find out if the day you want to come to the event takes place. Admission is free but you must register. To avoid queues at registration, register online and collect your badge at dedicated counters.

On the circuit it is possible to run, walk or ride a bike. On foot you must have sports shoes (unauthorized street shoes). Strollers with children admitted. You can bring your bike, or rent one at the entrance (high demand and long waiting queue). Rollers, skateboards and other propulsion means of the same kind can not enter the circuit of Yas.

Circuit driving experience

Circuit driving experiences start at 300AED if you come with your own vehicle, and go up to 1750AED at the controls of an Aston Martin G14 or Formula Yas 3000. For a passenger experience, prices are more modest and start at 100AED with a Chevrolet Camaro, and up to 750AED on Aston Martin.

All the practical information, schedules and fares are available on as Marina Circuit's official website - Driving Experiences section.

Hotels near the circuit

Definitely, the best hotel to stay at for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix is Yas Abu Dhabi (formely Viceroy Hotel). If you want to stay on Yas Island, the best alternative are the Yas Plaza hotels which are, in order of quality: the Crowne Plaza, the Radisson Blue, the the Stay bridge (apartments), the the Rotana, the the Centro, the Park Inn.

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Centro Yas Island-by Rotana

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Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island

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Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

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Access map and practical information

The Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Circuit is located on Yas Island, a 30-minute drive from central Abu Dhabi, and less than an hour from Dubai.

At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there are a lot of people and an important logistics is implemented to guarantee the fluidity of the traffic. Without a ticket, it's a waste of time to venture into the area. If you have a ticket, just follow the signs that will take you to the entrance dedicated to your place, then to the car park and then the corresponding stand.

The map below shows the main entrance, which is usually the only entry for all other events held on the circuit.

Location of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed map of access to the Formula 1 circuit of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions & Answers

What is the closest hotel to the Abu Dhabi Formula One circuit?

The closest hotel to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prid on Yas Island is the Yas Hotel

Visit also

Warner Bros World
Ferrari World
Yas Mall
Yas WaterWorld
Yas Island Top

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