Yas Marina Circuit

My first F1 experience at Yas was nothing short of incredible. I was there on Friday and Saturday, and watched almost all the events that took place. Masters Historic Racing, Formula 4, Formula 2, Pirelli Hot Laps, then F1 events. There’s a lot to watch and it rewards you for getting there early. I saw some reviews saying that they missed the race due to congestion, but I feel like that’s really their on responsibility to be timely and expect that kind of delay the closer you are to the main event. Just come early! There’s plenty to do. I parked at Yas Mall and used the shuttles which were great, but, on the main race day the post-race walk to Yas Mall is not bad as long as you follow the clear signage and cut through Ferrari World (not the directions on your Maps Application). It was about 30-40 minutes, which is what you will end up waiting in line for an extremely packed shuttle anyway. This is honestly expected at an event of this scale, and all I felt was it was quite well organized for a scale of this size. There was good food, staff were attentive and the atmosphere was breathtaking. I hope to have the opportunity to visit again one day.

**Yas Marina Circuit Tour – Abu Dhabi** If you’re a fan of the Grand Prix, fast cars, or racing in general, this is *the* place to be. During the tour, I realised that many visitors were true enthusiasts who had been following the sport for 10–20 years and even travelled around the world to attend races. And then there was me—someone who had absolutely no clue—but I still left feeling well-educated and completely fascinated! It’s an amazing experience to learn about everything that goes on behind the scenes. They show you the school where they build models of the cars, the racing garages, the camera control rooms where the races are monitored, and even the team’s living quarters—you actually get to see what these cottages look like from the inside. A mind-blowing experience overall. **Definitely a must-visit!**

Yas Marina Abu Dhabi felt like an amazing place to me. The atmosphere is very modern and lively, with incredible views of the marina and the Formula 1 circuit. I really liked the mix of restaurants, lights, and the waterfront setting; it’s perfect for walking around, having a meal, and enjoying the place, especially at night. It’s definitely an experience worth having.

F1 was an incredible experience. This track, like a few others, doesn’t have a view of the circuit unless you’re in your section/grandstand. Some more open tracks, you would be able to view from most places whilst here it’s closed off. Service including food and drinks was great and a whole host of activities were available during the race weekend.

We were super excited to see the F1 final race of the season, especially when there were 3 drivers in the running; it made it all the more interesting! We had tickets for the South Grandstand, but our coach could only drop us off by the West Grandstand. You can only enter the tracks where your tickets are. So we walked what seems like miles in the midday heat to find our entrance. Once we arrived, they scanned our tickets and our bags. No food and drink were allowed in. We had empty bottles in the bag and they threw that away! We were saving them to use at the water stations! There were plenty of food choices available but they were the same in each grandstand area. We just got some food near our seats! We had plenty of time before Quali to explore, but with the sheer amount of people, it took forever to get even from South to West Grandstand! The Quali and the final race were amazing in such a beautiful track. The atmosphere was amazing with the fly past at the beginning and the brilliant fireworks display at the end! The seats were cheap and uncomfortable to sit on for long hours! Plus the steps down to your seats were steep, so not good if you are afraid of heights! Leaving the race on both days were carnage! We wanted to get a shuttle to Yas Mall afterwards, but it was impossible to get near a bus with soooooo many people pushing to get in. In the end we walked an hour to the Mall! On actual race day, there was no point considering a shuttle bus and getting a taxi was impossible! So we ended up walking 2 miles (2 hours) towards West Yas to get a taxi! The race weekend was a phenomenal experience, but the logistics of getting out of the circuit was off putting.

Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is absolutely incredible! I had the chance to attend an F1 race here a while back, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The thrill of the races, the electric atmosphere, and the world-class facilities made it truly spectacular. After the race, there was a concert at night which added even more excitement to the day — such a great mix of motorsport and entertainment! The food options around the venue and also the freely available buffet at the East wing lounge was excellent, with plenty of variety and great quality. To top it all off, we even tried go-karting on-site, which was so much fun and made the visit even more memorable. Whether you're a motorsport fan or just looking for an exciting day out, Yas Marina Circuit delivers on every level. Highly recommended!

One of the best experiences you can get in the UAE, We had 2 hours racing around the track in caterham 7s me and my girlfriend went racing around part of the track. You have a guide in the car with you to advise if your going to fast or your hitting corners wrong. It’s the first time I had done anything like this and was a really good gift. It’s a bit of a drive away from the palm around 1 hour so make sure you give yourself extra time.

Great experience at Yas Marina Circuit. The atmosphere was impressive and overall the organisation was solid. Entry took around 10–30 minutes due to the crowd, but the flow was smooth. The venue is beautiful, perfect for photos, and the F1 energy is felt everywhere.