Have YOU ever wanted to buckle up as a passenger or go behind the wheel in an adrenaline packed 15 minutes of drifting, in a purpose-built Chevrolet car? Blurring the lines between reality and imagination. This once in a lifetime driving experience is not for the faint hearted!
So buckle up and get ready to fly as the speed of your own imagination takes you on a thrilling journey around this sensational race track. Feel the wind in your hair as YOUR car (that you are in) skids around corners, spins, slides and tears around the tarmac at Abu Dhabi’s famous Formula 1 race track.
How To Book
Bookings can be made online via Yas Marina Circuit.
When To Go
This event is held in the evenings at Yas Marina Circuit and you’ll need to check their online schedule in advance, as available dates for this experience can be randomly spread throughout the year.
Costs Involved
Drifting on this racetrack costs AED320 per person and advanced booking is required.
How To Get There
Once you arrive on Yas Island, head to Yas Marina Circuit’s gate number 20, before travelling to the main entrance of the Racing School at Yas Central. Best to arrive 30mins prior to your booking.
Tips For Your Visit
You won’t need to bring a helmet or gloves, as these are handed to you before you begin your drifting experience. The maximum weight limit for passengers or drivers is 125kgs and you’ll need to wear closed toe shoes.
What To Expect
There is also an outdoor viewing deck at this venue, which overlooks the race track and which allows you to watch other passengers and drivers complete this adrenaline packed drifting experience. Your friends and family can also come along to watch you, take photos or videos of you on the night from this viewing deck! Saying that, you can also pay an additional AED100 fee for a professional video to be fitted inside your drift car, which is a great way to capture the moment!
What's Unique
This is the ONLY official F1 race track to go drifting in the United Arab Emirates!
The Verdict
The driving instructor was very experienced, he followed safety with a smile and even threw in a splash of humour, all whilst slipping and sliding around corners! Definitely a MUST do bucket list activity for those who love adrenaline experiences!
Sounds like fun? Don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.
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Above prices & information correct as of September 2021.
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