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Discuss this article (2 Comments)Ferrari theme park building complete - Aldar
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Thursday, 29 October 2009
PROJECT MILESTONE: The Ferrari World building.
Aldar Properties on Thursday announced the completion of the external structure of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, located close to the new F1 circuit on Yas Island.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to be the world's largest indoor theme park and the first ever Ferrari theme park when it opens in 2010.
Mohammed Al Mubarak, chief commercial officer, Aldar Properties, said: "We are delighted to have reached this landmark in the development of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. We are proud to be a part of bringing Ferrari to Abu Dhabi."
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The iconic sleek red roof directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body covers a surface area of 200,000 sq m and features the largest Scuderia Ferrari "prancing horse" emblem in the world, measuring 66m in diameter.
The company said the park's superstructure had been completed in 14 months, with more than 4,500 workers involved in the construction project on a daily basis.
A joint venture management construction company owned by Aldar and Besix, the largest Belgian construction group, is responsible for the management of the project, whilst UK firm Benoy is the architect and lead consultant.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be operated by Farah Leisure Park Management LLC (Farah), a joint venture between Aldar and ProFun Management Group.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will host over 20 state-of-the-art attractions, including the world's fastest rollercoaster, travelling at speeds exceeding 200km/h emulating the thrilling sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car.
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Ferrari theme park
Posted by Turtle, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 3 November 2009 at 00:54 UAE time
Well done Steve Bull and team. It is fantastic to see the structure complete. It was a privelage working with you guys during my time there
Mick James
Posted by Turtle, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 3 November 2009 at 00:54 UAE time
Well done Steve Bull and team. It is fantastic to see the structure complete. It was a privelage working with you guys during my time there
Mick James
On hold Mall inside Yas Island
Posted by Totoy, Dubai, UAE on Friday 30 October 2009 at 12:35 UAE time
I've heard that construction of a big mall beside the theme park is on hold. It's frustrating since you have only one place to go when you're in yas island when it's not race day.
Posted by Totoy, Dubai, UAE on Friday 30 October 2009 at 12:35 UAE time
I've heard that construction of a big mall beside the theme park is on hold. It's frustrating since you have only one place to go when you're in yas island when it's not race day.
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