Yas Marina Circuit is a modern era arena which can host mega sport events. This place in Abu Dhabi is considered to be an unmatchable sports battleground providing all sorts of modern facilities. The circuit is well-managed by the Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM) making it a suitable event hub.
In this guide, we will provide you with complete details about different Yas Marina Circuit activities that you can participate in.
Experiences at YasMarina Circuit
The circuit is not only limited to hosting mega sports events. It also provides other facilities to the club members. These facilities are provided on a daily or weekly basis and the majority of these are to promote local sports in the region. Therefore, it is considered as one of the best places for car lovers in the UAE. See the following list of things to do at Yas Marina Circuit.
Drift
Yas Marina Circuit has tracks built for drifting. You can learn and practice your drifting skills at the track. Users can either use their customized Chevrolet Drift taxi or bring their vehicle for drifting. You can practice around the North Circuit or Vehicle Dynamic Area depending upon the time you choose. However, to avail yourself from experiences at Yas Marina Circuit you will need a Green Pass provided by the government.
You can drift at at Yas Marina on North Circuit or Vehicle Dynamic Area
Drag
The Circuit provides a safe and secure environment for drag races and practices. The custom-built 4.1 km track is for dragging your vehicle. You may need new racing or road tyres to fit in the criteria if bringing your vehicle. You can also use the Chevrolet Camaro or Mercedes-Benz AMG provided by the track. Car enthusiasts can also participate in different drag races and events arranged at the circuit.
Specially built track for drag racing at Yas Marina
- Yas Drag Night costing AED 320/vehicle
- Yas Drag Roll Racing costing AED 320/vehicle
- Drag Race The Chevrolet Camaro costing AED 390/vehicle
DriveYas
If you have a driving license, you are welcome to drive at a high-tech and modern Formula 1 track. Yas Marina provides multiple vehicles to enjoy and learn fast track driving. See the following vehicles you can drive at the circuit with their costs.
- Formula Yas 3000-AED 920
- Caterham Seven-AED 250
- Aston Martin GT4-AED 1100
- Premium Car Track Day-AED 3000
- Yas Car Track Day-AED 590
- Ferrari 458 GT-AED 4200
Avail special discounts and drive different vehicles on the F1 track
If you are driving in the summer, you can avail a special 20%.
Ride
A special riding activity is arranged at Yas Marina Circuit to promote driving-related events in the region. This activity is only available from Thursday to Saturday with a pre-booking facility. You have to book your vehicle at least 30 minutes before driving. All the vehicles owned by the Circuit are on the track and you can choose any of it for driving. The fares are lower contrary to regular days at Circuit.
All vehicle drive activity is arranged at the circuit
- Chevrolet Camaro-AED 110
- Chevrolet Drift Taxi-AED 350
- Caterham Seven-AED 395
- YAS Radical Supersports-AED 470
- Aston Martin GT4-AED 790
Yas KartZone
Yas Marina Circuit Karting is counted among the best places to enjoy Go-karting in the UAE. Karting is open for people of all ages, you just have to reach and start driving. The activity is available throughout the week from 09:00 AM to midnight. Fares of karting are mentioned below:
- Adult-AED 120
- Junior-AED 80
- Kids-AED 55
Learning GoKarting at Karting Academy of Yas Marina
The Autumn Karting Academy is also arranged in September for children aged 5 to 12 years. The camp is especially arranged to teach them theoretical and mechanical karting. They have to attend the session once a week for 2 hours.
Tour
Yas Marina Circuit arranges venue tours for the visitors. In this tour, you can experience exclusively built Formula 1 tracks and technologically equipped race tracks. The guided tour will be in an air-conditioned vehicle that will cover the following areas:
- Support Pit Garages
- Pits
- Podium
- Yas Marina
- The North Grandstand
- Shams Tower (reserved area for Royal Family)
- Yas Drag Strip
Official tour of Circuit that cover different areas
The considerable thing about this two-hour tour is that it will provide you access to all the places which are not accessible in normal conditions.
Cycling
Yas Marina Circuit cycling track is considered one of the adventurous places for cycling in the UAE. It is equally used by professional and seasoned cyclists. Multiple cycling activities at the track are named as TrainAM, and all of these are arranged by the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club. TrainAM is currently available for three days a week from 06:00-08:00 and anyone can be a part of this cycling activity. You can pre-book the track online by using the YasHub app (Android | IoS).
TrainYas Ladies
Abu Dhabi sports council arranges the TrainYas Ladies which on every Monday specifically for females. This session provides cycling, running and exercising facilities to the females on different tracks. You can run or walk on the track in clockwise direction and cycle in the anti-clockwise direction. Timings of the track are from 18:00-21:00, it can fluctuate as per availability of track.
Other
There are a number of other activities that are arranged regularly at the Circuit. This includes: esport leagues, swimming and running competitions. These activities are arranged by the sports council to promote health and fitness among the population. You can attend any of these events, however safety precautions and distance maintenance is necessary.
This was the list of Yas Marina Circuit activities. You can participate in number of activities arranged at the circuit to promote sports, health and fitness among the residents. Accessories and vehicles are served on first come fist basis, and for motor sports you have option to bring your own vehicle. If you are planning to visit the Circuit any soon, browse through these used cars for sale in the UAE and enjoy every corner of the track.
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