Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend: Yas Marina
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit has closed the Formula 1 season in recent years. The circuit is on Yas Island, an artificial leisure island in Abu Dhabi that is also home to Ferrari World. It has hosted the Grand Prix since 2009, and the race starts in the late afternoon and finishes under floodlights.
Getting to Abu Dhabi from our 10 markets
- From the UAE: Abu Dhabi is in the UAE; from Dubai the usual route is by road along the coast.
- From Saudi Arabia: Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudia from Riyadh to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudia from Jeddah to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From Qatar: Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways from Doha to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From the USA: Etihad Airways from New York JFK to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From Singapore: Etihad Airways from Singapore to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From Hong Kong: Etihad Airways from Hong Kong to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From Japan: Etihad Airways from Tokyo to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From South Korea: Etihad Airways from Seoul Incheon to Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi).
- From Norway: no non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi are listed; connect through Dubai, Doha or a European hub.
- From Mexico: no non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi are listed; connect through Dubai, Doha or a European hub.
Non-stop routes as listed on Wikipedia’s airport pages (Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi)) on 18 October 2026; seasonal-only routes are left out. Routes and schedules change, so check with the airline before you book.
Zayed International Airport, the Etihad Airways hub east of Abu Dhabi city, was known as Abu Dhabi International Airport until it was renamed in February 2024.
Areas to base yourself
These are the areas most visitors choose as a base for the weekend:
- Yas Island: on the circuit’s doorstep, next to Ferrari World and Yas Mall.
- Saadiyat Island: beaches and the island’s cultural district.
- Abu Dhabi city and the Corniche: the waterfront city centre.
- Dubai: many visitors base themselves in Dubai and travel in by road for race days.
The race weekend
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 race weekend is 4 December 2026 to 6 December 2026. The UAE is on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, and exact session times are set by Formula 1 and published nearer the date. Each package covers the days stated in its name.
Packages we list
- Abu Dhabi Hill - 4-Day: £401 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- Marina Lounge 1-day Fri: £416 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- Skybridge Terrace 1-day Fri: £416 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- Abu Dhabi Hill General Admission 3-day: £451 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- North Straight Grandstand 3-day: £565 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- South Grandstand 3-day: £597 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- North Straight Grandstand - 4-Day: £623 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
- Marina Grandstand 3-day: £635 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
See every option on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix page.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – 4 December 2026 · from £401 per person (plus 5% booking fee)
Every price we show is per person in GBP, plus a 5% booking fee that appears as its own line before you pay. When you book, your card is authorised but not charged; we confirm your booking and only then take payment.
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