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  "editorialMarkdown": "![Abu Dhabi skyline from the Corniche, 24 February 2018](<https://above.guide/abu-dhabi-f1/_guide/images/scenes/abu-dhabi-skyline-1600.webp>)\n\nAbu Dhabi Grand Prix / Transit, Shuttles & Taxis\n\n## Getting to Yas Marina Circuit:\n*Airport routes, E11 shuttles & taxi hacks.*\n\nPlan seamless transit from Zayed International (AUH) or Dubai (DXB), and master the exit strategy to beat the 2-hour midnight taxi bottleneck.\n\n[Back to the guide](<https://above.guide/abu-dhabi-f1>)\n\n [Photo](<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abu_Dhabi_Corniche_skyline.jpg>) by AdnanDekedek · [CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized/WebP](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/>)\n\nYour trip planner\n\n### Plan your budget & race weekend.\n\nChoose your travel dates, grandstand preference and budget to plan your Abu Dhabi race weekend.\n\nYour connections\n\n### Plan your journey.\n\nSet your route and timing, then save the plan to your itinerary.\n\n#### Route & transport\n\n1 adult\n\nHotel\n\nJourney date [Set your travel dates](<https://above.guide/abu-dhabi-f1/my-itinerary>)\n\n  Travel by\n\nZayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi)  W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island\n\nEstimated drive\n\n—\n\nDistance\n\n—\n\nSet your travel dates and check the route endpoints.\n\nDrive estimates exclude race-day queues and entry checks. Add a traffic allowance and agree your pickup.\n\nPickup & journey tips\n\nAgree your pickup and return with your driver.\n\n#### Timing & itinerary\n\nLoading your trip…\n\nThis saves your travel plan. Arrange and pay for transport separately.\n\n### Yas Marina Circuit\n\nFind on map\n\n**Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map.\n\nAbu Dhabi Grand Prix / Transit, Shuttles & Taxis\n\n#### Getting to Yas Marina Circuit:\n\n1. 1\n\n   **Zayed International Airport (AUH)** Abu Dhabi\n2. 2\n\n   **Dubai International Airport (DXB)** Dubai / intercity arrival\n\n**Sector 1**  ≈ 1.121 km   **Sector 2**  ≈ 2.400 km   **Sector 3**  ≈ 1.759 km\n\nAt the circuit\n\n### Find your ticket entrance.\n\nUse the entrance on your ticket. Check the organiser’s arrival instructions before travelling.\n\nEntrance\n\n#### West Entrance (2025 map)\n\nWest shuttle stop\n\nMobility assistance available at this entrance.\n\nArrival & return advice\n\nUse the Yas Mall event shuttle or a signed taxi area. Save your return pickup point in the Abu Dhabi GP app.\n\nStations & pickup points\n\n- Get off for West Entrance. Mobility assistance is available at the entrance.\n- Use this stop for the North side and concert approach.\n- Get off for East Entrance. Ask for mobility assistance here if needed.\n- Circuit courtesy-shuttle stop beside the Flag Hill approach.\n- Use the signed taxi loading area outside West Entrance for your return.\n- Taxi loading area outside the South side; continue to your ticket gate.\n- Taxi loading area beside the eastern parking lots. Follow the signed pickup queue.\n- Dedicated Paddock Club transfer from the eastern parking area; hospitality credentials required.\n\nBeyond the circuit  Your next discovery\n\n### Explore Abu Dhabi\n\nFollow your interests. Find your stops.\nMake the trip your own.\n\n![Abu Dhabi destination view](<https://above.guide/abu-dhabi-f1/_guide/images/scenes/abu-dhabi-skyline.webp>)\n\nAbu Dhabi\n\n [Photo](<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abu_Dhabi_Corniche_skyline.jpg>) by AdnanDekedek · [CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized/WebP](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/>)\n\nChoose your budget\n\nChoose a travel style to narrow the collection. Free and essential options can suit every tier.\n\nFind a place or an idea  Area  Sort\n\nChoose your interest\n\nCategory counts follow your budget. Search and area narrow the results further.\n\nAll budgets   Every area\n\n#### The collection.\n\n12 of 45 discoveries\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Quintessentially (Abu Dhabi)\n\nAbu Dhabi (+ global)\n\nMembership concierge for tailored travel and lifestyle arrangements. Ask about Abu Dhabi trip planning, membership eligibility and the services included.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://quintessentially.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### ADIO × Quintessentially UHNW Concierge\n\nAbu Dhabi\n\nAn ADIO and Quintessentially service for investors and family offices. Eligibility and relocation services are separate from ordinary visitor bookings.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://mediaoffice.abudhabi/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Knightsbridge Circle\n\nGlobal (London HQ)\n\nA private membership concierge for bespoke travel and lifestyle requests. Membership and availability are subject to the operator’s terms.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://knightsbridgecircle.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Ten Lifestyle Group\n\nGlobal (listed)\n\nTravel and lifestyle concierge available through participating bank and card programmes. Check your membership benefits before requesting a trip.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://tenlifestylegroup.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### John Paul (Accor)\n\nGlobal (Accor)\n\nConcierge services through participating membership programmes; ask your programme about Abu Dhabi travel support.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://johnpaul.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Amex Centurion / Platinum Concierge\n\nGlobal\n\nCardholder concierge services. Eligibility and travel assistance depend on your card, issuing country and current benefits.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://americanexpress.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Arabian Adventures\n\nUAE (Dubai HQ)\n\nThe UAE's leading DMC (Emirates Group), 300+ staff — bespoke itineraries, private desert & VIP event logistics across the Emirates\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://arabian-adventures.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Tetrapylon Heritage / DMC\n\nArabia / Levant\n\nA luxury, MICE & bespoke-journey DMC with on-the-ground Arabian teams — strong for tailored VIP programmes\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://tetrapylon.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Jacada Travel\n\nGlobal (UK)\n\nHigh-end tailor-made travel designer with private Abu Dhabi itineraries — UHNW-leaning trip design\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://jacadatravel.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Royal Arabian DMC\n\nUAE\n\nA UAE destination-management company offering tailored journeys and group travel arrangements.\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://royalarabian.com/>)\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Golden Sands (VIP experiences)\n\nAbu Dhabi\n\nCurated VIP experiences — helicopter tours, private desert dinners & luxury cruises; a local hidden-gem fulfiller\n\nVIP Concierge & Bespoke\n\n##### Abu Dhabi lifestyle-management specialists\n\nAbu Dhabi\n\nA small field of private lifestyle-management firms (often property/family-office-linked) serving resident & visiting UHNWIs\n\n[Venue info ↗](<https://abudhabi-sothebysrealty.ae/>)\n\nCompare hotels, restaurants and activities. Check availability, opening hours and package inclusions for your travel dates.\n\nMap notes & sources\n\nApproximate viewing areas. Gates, walks and pickup points follow the 2025 venue map; use your current ticket’s entrance.\n\n[Seating diagram ↗](<https://above.guide/abu-dhabi-f1/_guide/images/circuits/abu-dhabi-grandstands.svg>)\n\nEntrance and pickup locations shown are from 2025. Follow your current ticket and event signs.\n\n[Arrival information ↗](<https://www.abudhabigp.com/en/faq>)[Arrival information ↗](<https://api.fia.com/sites/default/files/media_kit-2025_abu_dhabi_gp.pdf>)"
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