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Ferrari World, Marina Circuit, Yas hotel in Q3 2010

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and passing through some port areas
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Yaz Island!
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which means leaving the city...
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long distance power lines
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with the faint Abu Dhabi skyline in the distance
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Passing by some mangrove areas
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Ferrari world spotted!
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Approaching Yas Island from the freeway
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The Yas Gardens
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Entrance to the circuit
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The Yas Marina Circuit
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and it is also home to...
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the world's fastest hydraulically-launched roller coaster (Formula Rossa)
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Built by Intamin AG, it reaches a top speed of 240kmph
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And connects to the main building via it's station here
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The front entrance to the theme park
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Designed by Benoy Architects, major works are still ongoing
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Once completed it will house 20 full rides, including 2 coasters and a log flume
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The size of the structure is breathtaking
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The building is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT
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Ferrari world, world's largest indoor theme park
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The nearby Yas island hotels
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View of the circuit and Ferrari world from the hotels
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The hotels area all centrally nucleated in a village-like setting
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Now for a visit to the race track!
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Overview inside the Marina Circuit Track
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The spectator grandstand area
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The track grounds and sunset from Yas Hotel
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Yas hotel front fountain
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The road serving Yas hotel
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The fountains jumps at regular timed intervals
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The race track and grandstand's a short walk away
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Complete with it's own yacht marina
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Turn 19 of the Marina circuit
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Turn 9 and 10 in the distance with the background grandstand
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The entrance to Yas Marina
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Feel the speed!
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Blazing towards Ferrari world again
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The largest Ferrari logo in the world
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The place will open in 2 month's time
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Hitting the freeway out of Yas Island
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Back to the city of Abu Dhabi! That's all folks!