Driving Experiences in Abu Dhabi: 7 We Would Book First

1.Yas Marina Circuit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $44Our pick

Spend about two hours touring Yas Marina Circuit in a small, air-conditioned minivan. Visit race control, pit support garages, the media center, Paddock area, grandstands, Yas Marina, and Yas Drag Racing Centre. Guide quality varies, with Mr. Niazi singled out for his humor and clear explanations. Closed-toe shoes are required.

“Just a great experience of being on a race track that dished out the best race of 2021 ...also the tour guide (I can't remember his name..) I did the morning tour on the 4th of Dec.. he was great ,friendly, informative, professional,,.next trip to yas marina would be for the race in 2024..hope to meet the individual whose.name I can't remember,,great guy..”

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2.Formula Yas 3000 Driving Experience _ Full

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 47 reviews · from $502

At Yas Central in Abu Dhabi, you’ll suit up, learn the car’s controls, and drive a 3000cc V6 Formula race car around Yas Marina Circuit. A professional instructor paces your laps and offers feedback on braking, turns, and paddle shifting. The session lasts about an hour, with video available for AED 210.

“BEST experience ever!!! Would do it again, hands down. Well executed from start to finish. Had such a blast. Was so happy to have experienced this.”

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3.Yas Kartzone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $33Best value

At Yas Kartzone on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, you’ll suit up, hear a short safety briefing, then drive a go-kart around a 0.8-km Yas Marina Circuit track. Adults can reach up to 60 km/h, while children have shorter sessions. Helmets and race gear are supplied, and you’ll receive a printout of lap times and driving statistics.

“Gate 20 it said but you go deeper into the circuit so if your walking allow an extra 20 mins, great track carts are good drive faster than they look on video: got 15 laps in before finishing flag well worth the experience”

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4.Aston Martin GT4 Driving Experience _ Full

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $502

Take the wheel of an Aston Martin GT4 at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit. Your instructor covers safety, racing lines, braking, and cornering before you drive the track. The session lasts about an hour overall, though actual driving time may be around 15 minutes. Drivers must meet strict age, height, weight, license, and footwear rules.

“Too many people, long waiting time… Time of driving only 15 min, at the same time there a instructors with guest on the track, as a result they overtake you and you have to slow down quite often… Also track is only small part of formel 1 track… As a summary to expensive for what you get!”

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5.Radical SST Passenger Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $128

You’ll ride beside an expert driver in a two-seat Radical SST at Yas Marina Circuit. After a safety briefing and gearing up, expect 3 to 5 laps through tight hairpins, fast straights, and sections near the Yas Marina and Yas Hotel. Bring ID and closed-toe training shoes.

“3 Laps was it, really is that it! Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t good, but I would reconsider again in future, is it value for money hmm, questionable to say the least. Staff all good and very professional.”

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6.Private Desert Quad Bike or Buggy driving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $117Top rated

You’ll leave your Dubai hotel in a private 4x4, learn desert driving from an English-speaking guide, then take control of a quad bike, buggy, or jeep in Lahbab Desert. The small group is limited to four people. Guides such as Jaweed, Nowfar, and Sahib have earned praise for friendly help and careful driving.

“Great experience. Our guide/driver to the desert was friendly and although the site states they only pick up from certain locations, it is best to get in touch as they can come to you at the hotel. The drive experience itself was amazing. Quad bike in front guiding you regarding a path to follow, but he makes it fun. Takes some bravery and faith!”

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7.Guided Dune Buggy Driving Experience in the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English-speaking guide at Royal Adventure Camp, learn the controls, then follow the lead buggy across Dubai’s desert in a Polaris RZR 1000. Stop for photos, watch for gazelles and Arabian Oryx, and try sandboarding. The listed price is $219 per private group of up to four, with shared drop-off included.

“Pick up , drop off and dune buggy was amazing. Workers are great. Thank you!”

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