The 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is taking place at the end of November. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Race to the capital —
The 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is taking place at the end of November. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Hosted in the slick Yas Marina Circuit, the city's annual Grand Prix is expecting around 60,000 visitors. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
At the races —
Hosted in the slick Yas Marina Circuit, the city's annual Grand Prix is expecting around 60,000 visitors. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Beyond fast cars and the usual food and drinks stalls are child friendly areas, nearby theme parks and restaurants offering boozy brunches. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Beyond the races —
Beyond fast cars and the usual food and drinks stalls are child friendly areas, nearby theme parks and restaurants offering boozy brunches. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Adrenaline junkies can learn (some of) the skills of a race car driver while sat behind the wheel of an Aston Martin, Jaguar or Chevrolet with <a href="https://ticketsyasmarinacircuit.com/3086-abu-dhabi-ymc/en/experiences/products/13251-Driving-experiences/" target="_blank" target="_blank">Yas Racing School</a> (from $176). Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Adrenaline rush —
Adrenaline junkies can learn (some of) the skills of a race car driver while sat behind the wheel of an Aston Martin, Jaguar or Chevrolet with Yas Racing School (from $176). Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Those looking to shake off the festivities of the previous night can take a fitness class at the circuit. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
F1 fitness —
Those looking to shake off the festivities of the previous night can take a fitness class at the circuit. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
The Abu Dhabi circuit, inaugurated in 2009, is the only motorsports venue in the world with covered and shaded grandstands. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
In the shade —
The Abu Dhabi circuit, inaugurated in 2009, is the only motorsports venue in the world with covered and shaded grandstands. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Hundreds of yachts book into the marina, which hosts laser shows and is lined by celebrity bars, for the races. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
On the waterfront —
Hundreds of yachts book into the marina, which hosts laser shows and is lined by celebrity bars, for the races. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Standing tickets for the Grand Prix have the most modest price tags, starting at $108. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Cheap(er) seats —
Standing tickets for the Grand Prix have the most modest price tags, starting at $108. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
The best views, however, are from the air-conditioned VIP suites that overlook the start and finish line and come with unlimited food and drinks -- from $4,601 for a two-day package. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
View from the top —
The best views, however, are from the air-conditioned VIP suites that overlook the start and finish line and come with unlimited food and drinks -- from $4,601 for a two-day package. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Friday and Saturday are used as practice and qualifying rounds, while Sunday is the 55-lap Grand Prix. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Fast cars —
Friday and Saturday are used as practice and qualifying rounds, while Sunday is the 55-lap Grand Prix. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Previous winners include Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel's the current race record holder at 1:40.279. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Hall of fame —
Previous winners include Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel's the current race record holder at 1:40.279. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit.
Several hotel restaurants have trackside views. At Amici, pictured, refined Italian dishes are whipped up by a two-Michelin starred chef.
Michelin-starred food —
Several hotel restaurants have trackside views. At Amici, pictured, refined Italian dishes are whipped up by a two-Michelin starred chef.
Courtesy Viceroy Hotel Group
The race track on Yas Island is surrounded by lavish luxury hotels like Yas Viceroy Hotel Abu Dhabi, pictured, which has package deals during the races starting from around $4,870 for the weekend.
Luxury stays —
The race track on Yas Island is surrounded by lavish luxury hotels like Yas Viceroy Hotel Abu Dhabi, pictured, which has package deals during the races starting from around $4,870 for the weekend.
Courtesy Viceroy Hotel Group
Among other high-end hotels near the track are a creekside Crowne Plaza and a Radisson Blu.
Trackside sleeps —
Among other high-end hotels near the track are a creekside Crowne Plaza and a Radisson Blu.
Courtesy Viceroy Hotel Group
For $32,671, guests can watch the races from their very own wraparound balcony while sipping bubbly.
Wraparound balconies —
For $32,671, guests can watch the races from their very own wraparound balcony while sipping bubbly.
Courtesy Viceroy Hotel Group
In between races, guests at Yas Viceroy can cool off in one of the hotel's pools.
Cool in the pool —
In between races, guests at Yas Viceroy can cool off in one of the hotel's pools.
Courtesy Viceroy Hotel Group