AED700m investment in Ferrari World to bring visitors to Abu Dhabi
POSTED 23 Jan 2017 . BY Tom Anstey
Turbo Track is currently under construction, with the top of the new rollercoaster extending out through the centre of the Ferrari World building
Yas Island’s Ferrari World is receiving investment of AED700m (US$190.6m, €178m, £153m) for developments of new rides and experiences, including its landmark “Turbo Track”, which will snake out from the heart of the iconic structure through its roof.
Yas Island owner Miral is making the investment as it targets more visitors for Abu Dhabi in the midst of a wider push for overseas tourism.
Turbo Track – which will reach speeds of 102kmph (63.3mph) and climb 62m (203.4ft) will open in March – with recently-released images showing the ride climbing up out from the middle of the Ferrari World building, entering the Yas Island skyline.
In addition to Turbo Track, a Ferrari car simulator will be added to the park, with a total of four new rides to be added by the end of this year and a further four in 2018, bringing the total up to 43.
In October Yas Island announced plans for a rebranding, with a new business strategy and brand identity to establish the development as “the world’s ultimate leisure destination.”
Yas Island’s development first started in 2006, initiated by Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties, with the aim of turning the island into a multi-purpose leisure, shopping and entertainment centre.
Turbo Track will be added to the park along with three other experiences in 2017
The ride will reach speeds of 102kmph (63.3mph) and climb 62m (203.4ft)
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Turbo Track is currently under construction, with the top of the new rollercoaster extending out through the centre of the Ferrari World building
Yas Island’s Ferrari World is receiving investment of AED700m (US$190.6m, €178m, £153m) for developments of new rides and experiences, including its landmark “Turbo Track”, which will snake out from the heart of the iconic structure through its roof.
Yas Island owner Miral is making the investment as it targets more visitors for Abu Dhabi in the midst of a wider push for overseas tourism.
Turbo Track – which will reach speeds of 102kmph (63.3mph) and climb 62m (203.4ft) will open in March – with recently-released images showing the ride climbing up out from the middle of the Ferrari World building, entering the Yas Island skyline.
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Yas Island’s development first started in 2006, initiated by Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties, with the aim of turning the island into a multi-purpose leisure, shopping and entertainment centre.
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