The Ferrari World Theme Park Abu Dhabi: Ostentatious yet Marvelous

Amusement parks. The essence of every summer vacation, the joie de vivre of childhood. All the memories of roller coasters and ensuing vomit bringing back a smile on your face? You think your life is as livid as it gets? Well, help is just a couple of hundred miles away. Presenting, the ultimate (claimed) amusement park christened, The Ferrari World.



If you thought that Ferrari had all its money secretly taped to a flush in a loo, you are quite off the mark. By the looks of it, selling some of the best road cars ever is good enough to make the world’s largest amusement park.

Sprawled across the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari World has already played host to a number of attractions before its formal launch on the 28th of October, 2010 such as the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the Yas Marina circuit, concerts by Jamiroquai, Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Aerosmith and the famous UFC 112 bout.

Although the views of the park from the top looks like an amoeba, it sure is imposing. I will not be surprised if this can be seen from space and is used to contact E.T. life. The massive prancing horse logo that adorns the amoeba (the covered bit of the park), is the largest Ferrari logo ever created at 65 m x 48.5 m in dimensions.

Thrill attractions at the park will include a giant drop tower, the GT Coaster – a dual launched coaster and Formula Rossa – a hydraulically-launched roller coaster manufactured by the Swiss coaster design firm Intamin AG. It will be the world’s fastest roller coaster reaching a top speed of 240 KPH! The attractions were dreamed up by Cincinnati based visitor experience design firm – Jack Rouse Associates.

The project is owned by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, management and investment company. Architects for this architectural marvel are multinationals Benoy Architects. The rides will be the responsibility of Farah Leisure Parks Management L.L.C, a joint venture between Aldar Properties PJSC and ProFun Management Group Inc. (international leisure facilities management and operating company).

Enough of who’s who of the theme park lets get down to business. Inspiration for the giant blob design? Apparently, Ferrari World iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body.

The whole theme park will span 200,000 square metres. The indoor enclosed space (area accessible to the general public) will be 86,000 square metres. This area will have arcades, car exhibits, food joints, amphitheatres and the whole shebang.

Another vulgar display of money and avarice, we think. But it will surely attract a large section of enthusiasts and owners alike. Let us know what you think.



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