Mission Ferrari combines special effects with stunning sets and will feature the world's first sideways coaster drop. Photo: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Mission Ferrari combines special effects with stunning sets and will feature the world's first sideways coaster drop. Photo: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Mission Ferrari combines special effects with stunning sets and will feature the world's first sideways coaster drop. Photo: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Mission Ferrari combines special effects with stunning sets and will feature the world's first sideways coaster drop. Photo: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi's new 'mega coaster' to feature global first - the sideways drop

Latest attraction is set to launch in January at the motoring-inspired theme park on Yas Island

David Tusing

December 20, 2022

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Ferrari World's Abu Dhabi is launching a new 5D "immersive mega coaster" that combines special effects with stunning sets. It will also be the world's first roller coaster that drops sideways.

Called Mission Ferrari, and launching on January 12, it will add to the motoring-inspired theme park's many record-breaking rides, including the Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.

"We are very excited to unveil Mission Ferrari to the world. Fans are in for a truly memorable experience with a combination of immersive ride media and an exhilarating rollercoaster track that is unlike anything else in the region," said Deana Taylor, general manager at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

To mark the launch, annual pass holders to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be given exclusive access to Mission Ferrari, starting January 5.

Last month, the attraction launched its annual Winterfest, featuring new entertainment and attractions including an ice-skating show, acrobatic performances and an interactive winter village. There's also a Gingerbread Factory where visitors will get candy canes and frosting to help them decorate the tastiest gingerbread house they can take home, as well as roaming musicians.

Besides its thrilling rides, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi also offers roof-walking experiences where guests can scale new heights and climb on to the signature canopy and take in sweeping views of Yas Island. There's also a 400-metre zip line that takes guests through the Flying Aces roller coaster loop.

There's also a child-friendly Family Zone dedicated to younger visitors and features miniature, child-approved versions of four of the park's most famous rides, namely the ultra-fast Formula Rossa rollercoaster, the Turbo Tower rollercoaster, a Speedway Race and the Flying Wings ride.

Opened in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is minutes away from other top Yas Island attractions including Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi and Clymb Abu Dhabi.

Scroll through the gallery below for pictures from The Family Zone at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The Flying Wings ride at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Family Zone. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
The Flying Wings ride at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Family Zone. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
The zone is designed offer young visitors 'thrills similar to the adult experience'.
The zone is designed offer young visitors 'thrills similar to the adult experience'.
The Family Zone opened in March 2020.
The Family Zone opened in March 2020.
All the rides in the new Family Zone are smaller versions of Ferrari World's existing attractions.
All the rides in the new Family Zone are smaller versions of Ferrari World's existing attractions.
The mini Formula Rossa rollercoaster.
The mini Formula Rossa rollercoaster.
The zone was part of the park's 10th-anniversary celebrations in 2020.
The zone was part of the park's 10th-anniversary celebrations in 2020.
The Speedway Race gives children a high-octane experience.
The Speedway Race gives children a high-octane experience.
The Turbo Tower ride lifts visitors into the air.
The Turbo Tower ride lifts visitors into the air.
The junior version of the park's famous Formula Rossa ride.
The junior version of the park's famous Formula Rossa ride.
The language of diplomacy in 1853

Treaty of Peace in Perpetuity Agreed Upon by the Chiefs of the Arabian Coast on Behalf of Themselves, Their Heirs and Successors Under the Mediation of the Resident of the Persian Gulf, 1853
(This treaty gave the region the name “Trucial States”.)


We, whose seals are hereunto affixed, Sheikh Sultan bin Suggar, Chief of Rassool-Kheimah, Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon, Chief of Aboo Dhebbee, Sheikh Saeed bin Buyte, Chief of Debay, Sheikh Hamid bin Rashed, Chief of Ejman, Sheikh Abdoola bin Rashed, Chief of Umm-ool-Keiweyn, having experienced for a series of years the benefits and advantages resulting from a maritime truce contracted amongst ourselves under the mediation of the Resident in the Persian Gulf and renewed from time to time up to the present period, and being fully impressed, therefore, with a sense of evil consequence formerly arising, from the prosecution of our feuds at sea, whereby our subjects and dependants were prevented from carrying on the pearl fishery in security, and were exposed to interruption and molestation when passing on their lawful occasions, accordingly, we, as aforesaid have determined, for ourselves, our heirs and successors, to conclude together a lasting and inviolable peace from this time forth in perpetuity.

Taken from Britain and Saudi Arabia, 1925-1939: the Imperial Oasis, by Clive Leatherdale

Updated: December 20, 2022, 10:33 AM
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