Ferrari has nearly completed work on its very own theme park, located in Abu Dhabi. 'Ferrari World' is situated on Yas Island, just north-east of the mainland, right by the Yas Marina Circuit that was thoroughly enjoyed by Sebastian Vettel in yesterday's inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix.
The vast complex, designed by architects Benoy, covers 200,000 m2 and is 45 metres high, making it the world's largest indoor theme park. The building may look like a bright red ninja star, but apparently the architects designed it to emulate the 'classic double-curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body', and in the centre sits the largest Ferrari 'prancing horse' ever created.
Ferrari describes it as an 'intense multi-sensory experience', with around 20 assorted attractions and rides. They include a 124mph roller coaster that is supposed to simulate the G-forces of F1, but we particularly like the sound of the 'flume ride journey through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine'.
As you'd expect, a feast of restaurants and merchandise shops completes the package, and the video below shows footage of the main flagship Ferrari store inside the theme park being opened by Kimi Raikkonen and Giancarlo Fisichella.
Ferrari World itself opens to visitors in 2010. For more information see the Ferrari World website.