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Abu Dhabi skyline from the Corniche, 24 February 2018

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix / Transit, Shuttles & Taxis

Getting to Yas Marina Circuit:
Airport routes, E11 shuttles & taxi hacks.

Plan seamless transit from Zayed International (AUH) or Dubai (DXB), and master the exit strategy to beat the 2-hour midnight taxi bottleneck.

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Your trip planner

Plan your budget & race weekend.

Choose your travel dates, grandstand preference and budget to plan your Abu Dhabi race weekend.

Yas Marina Circuit

Drawing routeThe itinerary still works without the map.
Sector 1≈1.121 kmSector 2≈2.400 kmSector 3≈1.759 km

Find your ticket entrance.

Use the entrance on your ticket. Check the organiser’s arrival instructions before travelling.

West Entrance (2025 map)

West shuttle stop

Mobility assistance available at this entrance.

Arrival & return advice

Use the Yas Mall event shuttle or a signed taxi area. Save your return pickup point in the Abu Dhabi GP app.

Stations & pickup points
  • Get off for West Entrance. Mobility assistance is available at the entrance.

  • Use this stop for the North side and concert approach.

  • Get off for East Entrance. Ask for mobility assistance here if needed.

  • Circuit courtesy-shuttle stop beside the Flag Hill approach.

  • Use the signed taxi loading area outside West Entrance for your return.

  • Taxi loading area outside the South side; continue to your ticket gate.

  • Taxi loading area beside the eastern parking lots. Follow the signed pickup queue.

  • Dedicated Paddock Club transfer from the eastern parking area; hospitality credentials required.

Beyond the circuit Your next discovery

Explore Abu Dhabi

Follow your interests. Find your stops.
Make the trip your own.

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VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Quintessentially (Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi (+ global)

Membership concierge for tailored travel and lifestyle arrangements. Ask about Abu Dhabi trip planning, membership eligibility and the services included.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

ADIO × Quintessentially UHNW Concierge

Abu Dhabi

An ADIO and Quintessentially service for investors and family offices. Eligibility and relocation services are separate from ordinary visitor bookings.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Knightsbridge Circle

Global (London HQ)

A private membership concierge for bespoke travel and lifestyle requests. Membership and availability are subject to the operator’s terms.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Ten Lifestyle Group

Global (listed)

Travel and lifestyle concierge available through participating bank and card programmes. Check your membership benefits before requesting a trip.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

John Paul (Accor)

Global (Accor)

Concierge services through participating membership programmes; ask your programme about Abu Dhabi travel support.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Amex Centurion / Platinum Concierge

Global

Cardholder concierge services. Eligibility and travel assistance depend on your card, issuing country and current benefits.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Arabian Adventures

UAE (Dubai HQ)

The UAE's leading DMC (Emirates Group), 300+ staff — bespoke itineraries, private desert & VIP event logistics across the Emirates

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Tetrapylon Heritage / DMC

Arabia / Levant

A luxury, MICE & bespoke-journey DMC with on-the-ground Arabian teams — strong for tailored VIP programmes

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Jacada Travel

Global (UK)

High-end tailor-made travel designer with private Abu Dhabi itineraries — UHNW-leaning trip design

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Royal Arabian DMC

UAE

A UAE destination-management company offering tailored journeys and group travel arrangements.

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Golden Sands (VIP experiences)

Abu Dhabi

Curated VIP experiences — helicopter tours, private desert dinners & luxury cruises; a local hidden-gem fulfiller

VIP Concierge & Bespoke

Abu Dhabi lifestyle-management specialists

Abu Dhabi

A small field of private lifestyle-management firms (often property/family-office-linked) serving resident & visiting UHNWIs

Compare hotels, restaurants and activities. Check availability, opening hours and package inclusions for your travel dates.

Map notes & sources

Approximate viewing areas. Gates, walks and pickup points follow the 2025 venue map; use your current ticket’s entrance.

Seating diagram ↗

Entrance and pickup locations shown are from 2025. Follow your current ticket and event signs.

Next on the F1 calendar

The next two races, then the full season.

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Editorial notes & sources

These are editable planning allowances for arrival at Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi) (AUH). Adjust airport clearance and transfer time for your arrival terminal, hotel location and transport choice. Allow for race-week traffic and confirm your hotel’s check-in time; the transfer allowance is not a quoted journey time.