- Yas Marina
- Ferrari World
- Autodrome
- Emirates National Auto Museum
- Sharjah Classic Car Museum
- DRVN by Porsche
While the automobile industry is flourishing worldwide, a special love for cars thrives in the UAE. From luxury and exotic cars to off-roading trucks and sports vehicles, the Emirates has a market for all. Moreover, the country has several attractions for car enthusiasts. Here is a list of the best places for car lovers in the UAE.
List of the best places for car lovers in the UAE
1. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Allowing visitors to drive an F-1 race car, Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi is one of the best places for automotive lovers to go in the UAE. The Yas Marina track also hosts multiple racing and automotive events such as F1 Grand Prix, Super Street Challenge, Ferrari Asia Pacific Challenge, TRD 86 Cup and Yas racing series.
Cost: Prices for the various driving experiences vary according to the option you choose. Official tours cost AED 130 for adults and AED 65 for children.
Location: Car Racing Track in Yas Island, Marina
Timing: Monday to Sunday | 09:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Contact: 800 927 927
2. Dubai International Motor Show
Dubai World Trade Centre hosts the ever-so-famous Dubai International Motorshow biennially. The show unites lovers of automobiles from all over the world. It has some of the popular exotic and supercars of the world, sports cars and all the latest arrivals from different car manufacturers on display.
The most common exhibitors spotted at the Dubai International Motor Show are Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Maserati, McLaren and others.
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Tentative Location for 2022: Dubai Harbour, Dubai
Tentative Dates for 2022: Fri, Nov 25, 2022 – Sun, Nov 27, 2022
Contact: +971 (4) 208 9222
Please note that the timings, dates and ticket costs are subject to change for 2022.
3. Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi is an indoor theme park with various roller coasters and thrilling rides. It is famously home to the world’s fastest roller coaster, the Formula Rossa. This ride goes 240km/h in only 4.8 seconds.
Furthermore, car enthusiasts can also enjoy driving a simulated Ferrari on a virtual Yas Marina track. It is one of the best places for go-karting in the UAE. To add further to its charm, Ferrari World has an interactive gallery with various Ferrari cars on display along with details on their design and make.
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Cost: Single-day admission ticket price per person is AED 310 for adults and AED 240 for kids | Other tickets vary depending on the experiences
Location: Yas Island, Yas West, Abu Dhabi
Timings until 1st May 2022: From 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Timings from 2nd May until 8th May 2022: Every day from 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Contact: +971 600 511115
Please note that the opening hours are subject to change, stay tuned for updated timings.
4. Dubai Autodrome
Dubai Autodrome has a lot to offer to everyone in general and car lovers in specific. It hosts several interesting racing events such as Formula 3 and Formula 4 races throughout the year. Visitors can learn how to drive a racecar as well as participate in outdoor or indoor Kartdrome activities. Located in Motor City, the famous Autodrome also hosts the popular Emirates Motorsport Expo.
Cost: Varies depending on the activity
Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Motor City, Dubai
Timing: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm | Sundays to Thursdays
Contact: +971 4 367 8700
5. Famous UAE Car Museums
UAE is also home to two amazing car museums: Emirates National Auto Museum (ENAM) in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Classic Car Museum.
Emirates National Auto Museum
Displaying the wonderful private car collection of none other than His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, the famous Emirates National Auto Museum houses more than 200 cars. The museum with the off-road, classic military vehicles of His Highness has enough options to impress any car enthusiast in the UAE.
Other amazing vehicles on display at the museum include a beautiful collection of Mercedes cars, the world’s largest truck, military designed motors and a fleet of classic vehicles from the 1920s.
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Cost: AED 50 and children under 10 are free to enter
Location: South of Abu Dhabi, Hamim Road, Off E11, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
Timing: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm except 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm lunch break | 7 days a week
Contact: +971 50 2792620
Sharjah Classic Cars Museum
Sharjah Classic Cars Museum was founded in 2008 and has a collection of more than 100 vintage and classic cars from the 20th century. The oldest car in the museum is from 1917. In addition to cars, the museum has several vintage motorbikes and bicycles. The Sharjah Car Museum offers a lot of exciting information on automotive history, types of car engines, and the people behind these amazing cars. The museum offers a closer look at such brands as Bentley, Rolls Royce and Mercedes.
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Cost: AED 10 for adults | AED 5 for kids | Free entrance for under 2 years old
Location: South of Abu Dhabi, Hamim Road, Off E11, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
Timing: Saturday to Thursday – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Contact: +971-6-558 0222 (3)
6. DRVN by Porsche
Porsche has officially partnered with DRVN Coffee to bring about a new concept of an automotive-themed cafe by the name ‘DRVN by Porsche’. The expansive cafe is located on Bluewaters Island in Dubai, housing three vintage Porsche cars in custom-built glass displays. DRVN by Porsche is best known for its Neapolitan pizza, skilled baristas, and classic vintage cars.
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Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Timing: 8:00 AM – 12:30 AM | 7 days a week
Contact: 04 243 8127
This concludes our list of the top attractions for car enthusiasts in the UAE. Visiting all these cool car places in the UAE, you might end up looking for an interesting vehicle for yourself. In that case, have a look at this diverse collection of used cars for sale to find what you are looking for.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s top auto blog for more interesting information on cars.
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