Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: the Monaco of the Middle East

The pearl in the desert, the Monte Carlo of the Middle East. Formula 1 in its richest version, in Arabic sauce.

The “Ferrari World” Park.

The “Ferrari World” Park.

The “Ferrari World” Park lies next to the circuit. Here the most expensive cars in the world are fun toys that run in circle.

A design of the circuit.

The VIP lounge of Formula 1, its most modern version.

A Formula 1 Ferrari at Abu Dhabi.

A Formula 1 Ferrari at Abu Dhabi.

A Formula 1 Ferrari at Abu Dhabi.

And the night adds something, a flirty ingredient.

A Formula 1 Ferrari at Abu Dhabi.

A Formula 1 Ferrari at Abu Dhabi.

It’s not Monza, it’s not Silverstone. Formula 1 has landed here grown up already. No history to breath but glamorous opulence. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a "must" of the show biz, an appetizing showcase. Welcome on board. Sheikhs, other UAE Royals and world leaders usually attend the race.

Grid girls at Abu Dhabi.

Grid girls at Abu Dhabi.

The first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place, the first major event on the circuit, on 1 November 2009, held at the Hermann Tilke designed Yas Marina Circuit, located on Yas Island, a 25.5 km2 island on the east coast of Abu Dhabi.

Jenson Button at Abu Dhabi in 2011.

Jenson Button at Abu Dhabi in 2011.

The inaugural race was Formula One's first ever day-night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights were used to illuminate the circuit.

A Formula 1 Lotus at Abu Dhabi.

A Formula 1 Lotus at Abu Dhabi.

Subsequent Abu Dhabi Grands Prix have also been day-night races.

Feb 14, 2017
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