Abu Dhabi GP advice
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We went two years ago. Flew BA to Abu Dhabi and stayed on the Corniche (Seafront). Trip to the Yas Island circuit takes about 20-30 minutes dependent where you stay in Abu Dhabi. We stayed at the Millenium Hotel along with the Renault team. The Hilton by the emirates palace is another good hotel. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, especially when leaving the circuit. We were back in our hotel having a beer half hour after the race finished, it's very well organised. Two car parks full of taxis, lots of buses to various points in town.
We had a full day trip to Dubai but I preferred Abu Dhabi. If you stay in Dubai you'll have more choice of flights and hotels but you've got a 1.0-1.5 hour taxi ride each way to the circuit depending where you stay. You can hire a car but driving standards are variable and taxi prices mean it's not really worthwhile. Some airlines operate a free shuttle service between AD and Dubai but the bus times aren't ideal. Again, taxis are plentiful both ways, expect to pay around £40 or so each way. Buses run regularly between the two emirates and are dirt cheap. Taxis in AD are slightly cheaper than those in Dubai. There's more to do and see in Dubai but if your only going for the GP I'd recommend AD over Dubai. There's plenty to do and see in Abu Dhabi including Ferrari world if you plan to stay a bit longer as we did.
We had a full day trip to Dubai but I preferred Abu Dhabi. If you stay in Dubai you'll have more choice of flights and hotels but you've got a 1.0-1.5 hour taxi ride each way to the circuit depending where you stay. You can hire a car but driving standards are variable and taxi prices mean it's not really worthwhile. Some airlines operate a free shuttle service between AD and Dubai but the bus times aren't ideal. Again, taxis are plentiful both ways, expect to pay around £40 or so each way. Buses run regularly between the two emirates and are dirt cheap. Taxis in AD are slightly cheaper than those in Dubai. There's more to do and see in Dubai but if your only going for the GP I'd recommend AD over Dubai. There's plenty to do and see in Abu Dhabi including Ferrari world if you plan to stay a bit longer as we did.
You could always so what i did last year and fly out wednesday night from birmingham land thursday morning in dubai have two days there sightseeing etc then have two nights in abu dhabi you are closer to the track for the saturday and sunday , the only down side is the long trip back to the airport from abu dhabi to dubai
woof said:
Bit more advise needed
What do you think is a better option - sitting on a boat or from one of the hospitality suites in the Viceroy
I think the hotel will be better for watching the race ?
Thought about doing the boat but after speaking with several people and checking You Tube (I know) we decided on the Paddock Club.What do you think is a better option - sitting on a boat or from one of the hospitality suites in the Viceroy
I think the hotel will be better for watching the race ?
woof said:
Has anyone got a full timetable for the weekend ?
I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on
Since your now driving for Caterham you probably know more than me anyhow....I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on
According to my itenary just GP2 & GP3, Saturday 18.40 & 12.05. Sunday 14.20 & 13.00.
Just seen that The Who are starting their World Tour concerts after the race on Sunday.. Typical as I already have
tickets for them @ Leeds.
PHOENIXUK said:
woof said:
Has anyone got a full timetable for the weekend ?
I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on
Since your now driving for Caterham you probably know more than me anyhow....I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on
According to my itenary just GP2 & GP3, Saturday 18.40 & 12.05. Sunday 14.20 & 13.00.
Just seen that The Who are starting their World Tour concerts after the race on Sunday.. Typical as I already have
tickets for them @ Leeds.
The Who on Sunday night
woof said:
I've got a hotel room available for this weekend in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island next to the circuit. Saturday night only. Get in touch if anyone or you know anyone that needs a room. Everything on Yas Island is sold out !
You cancelled the whole trip now you lost the Caterham drive.......? PHOENIXUK said:
woof said:
I've got a hotel room available for this weekend in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island next to the circuit. Saturday night only. Get in touch if anyone or you know anyone that needs a room. Everything on Yas Island is sold out !
You cancelled the whole trip now you lost the Caterham drive.......? But joking apart I'm gutted I can't go at the last minute.
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