Fireworks over Yas Marina after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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The Grand Prix, the Circuit, Taxis and Marinas in Abu Dhabi

Drive the Yas Marina Circuit, the Grand Prix finale of 4–6 December 2026, taxis and driving, and the marinas of Yas and Al Bateen.

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Three Abu Dhabi moments we keep going back to: the Grand Mosque in the late afternoon, the light under the Louvre’s dome, and a kayak into the mangroves at high tide.

  1. Drive the Grand Prix track

    Yas Marina Circuit

    Yas Island·Race circuit

    The Formula 1 circuit of Yas Island, with driving and passenger experiences and Yas Kartzone.

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  2. 4–6 December 2026

    Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Yas Island·Grand Prix

    The season finale under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit, 4–6 December 2026.

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The circuit 2

Yas Marina and the Grand Prix.

  1. 4–6 December 2026

    Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Yas Island·Grand Prix

    The season finale under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit, 4–6 December 2026.

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  2. Drive the Grand Prix track

    Yas Marina Circuit

    Yas Island·Race circuit

    The Formula 1 circuit of Yas Island, with driving and passenger experiences and Yas Kartzone.

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Cars & boats

On the road 2

Taxis and driving.

  1. On the right

    Driving in Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi·Driving

    Traffic drives on the right; speed cameras are everywhere, and the desert roads need care.

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  2. Metered and app

    Taxis and ride-hailing

    Abu Dhabi·Taxis

    Metered taxis are everywhere; the city’s mobility authority licenses them.

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Cars & boats

Marinas 2

Yachts and dinner.

  1. The quiet marina

    Al Bateen Marina

    Al Bateen·Marina

    The marina of Al Bateen, home to 3Fils and The Abu Dhabi EDITION.

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  2. Yachts beside the track

    Yas Marina

    Yas Island·Marina

    The marina inside the Grand Prix circuit, with restaurants and yacht charters.

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