WORLD’S FIRST FERRARI THEME PARK

World's first Ferrari theme park comes up in Abu Dhabi

"Ferrari World Abu Dhabi" will be the world's first Ferrari theme park and the largest attraction of its kind featuring an iconic red roof inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spanning 2,152,782 square feet and carrying the largest Ferrari logo ever created.

Ferrari F1 cars are seen at an indoor mini-circuit inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. The state prepares to welcome an estimated 10,000 tourists a day to the new Ferrari-themed amusement park - billed as the largest in the world. AFP The entrance of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Tourism chiefs hope the world's fastest rollercoaster - which travels at 149mph in 4.9 seconds, recreating the G-force felt in a Formula One car - and the more sedate life-size Scalextric-style track, will catapult it onto the world stage. AFPFerrari F1 cars are displayed at an indoor mini-circuit inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. The park is expected to become a mecca for Grand Prix racing fans, particularly as the Formula One race is due to take place there next month, and the United Arab Emirates is said to have ploughed billions into the 861,000 square foot park. AFPPeople visit the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Its roof is made to mimic the side profile of a Ferrari GT and covers a total surface area of 200,000 square meters. AFPFerrari cars parked around a replica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Theme park general manager Claus Frimand said: 'It will be a lot of sensations for every age group. We have managed to turn one of the world's most exclusive brands into an extraordinary experience for families and fans.' AFPFerrari vehicles are pictured inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. Some other attractions in Ferrari World include the "Speed of Magic" (a 4-D visual tour with the Ferrari), the "Made in Maranello" (also a virtual tour at the Ferrari factory in Maranello in Italy), and the "Scuderia Challenge" (a racing simulator which takes visitors to the same Scuderia Ferrari training that Ferrari race drivers undergo. AFP An indoor mini-circuit is seen inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPA handout picture released by the Ferrari World press office shows an aerial view of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari cars parked next to a replica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. The red roof of the indoor complex is modelled on the side profile of a Ferrari GT and is adorned with the largest prancing horse logo ever created. AFPReplica of Italian towns inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP Ferrari car at the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari F1 cars are seen inside the "Hall of Fame" of the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari logo is seen outside a restaurant inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFormula One Ferrari is displayed inside the Ferrari theme park in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFPFerrari displayed at the Ferrari theme park during its media launch in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi. AFP