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Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

“F1 season finale — twilight race at Yas Marina Circuit + after-race concerts (Coldplay, Muse, Kendrick Lamar past years)”

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the traditional F1 season finale — a twilight race under lights at Yas Marina Circuit. 4-day festival includes Etihad Park after-race concerts (past headliners: Coldplay, Muse, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Foo Fighters), Yas Marina Formula 1 Village, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld all open. Sunday race + Saturday sprint or F2/F3 support races.

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
December 4-6 (Friday-Sunday)
Friday-Sunday
Following year
2027
December 3-5 (traditional season finale)

First weekend of December — F1 season finale since 2014. Held annually since 2009.

Duration
4 days (Thursday setup + Friday practice/qualifying + Saturday + Sunday race)
Crowd
190,000 total (60,000
Budget/day
$400-1,200 (race + Yas Island hotel + food)
Book ahead
6+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: F1 fans + concert-goers + Middle East warm-weather escape
  • ✓Book Yas Island hotels 6-9 months ahead — Yas Viceroy + W Abu Dhabi Yas Island + Radisson Yas overlook the track. Non-Yas Abu Dhabi hotels 30-40% cheaper + free shuttle
  • ✓Weekend 3-day ticket AED 1,895+ ($515+). Sunday-only from AED 1,100 ($300). Paddock Club AED 20,000+ ($5,450+)
  • ✓Post-race concerts included in Sunday ticket — Etihad Park (walking distance from grandstands)
  • ✓Book Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld + Warner Bros. World as combo pass — Yas Passes online 40% off
  • ✓Yas Marina Circuit is 25 min from AUH airport — book Zayed International hotel or Yas Island resort

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Frequently asked

When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
December 4-6, 2026 (Friday-Sunday). Sunday twilight race starts 17:00 local. F1 season finale.
How much are Abu Dhabi GP tickets?
Weekend 3-day general admission AED 1,895 ($515). Grandstand AED 3,500+ ($955+). VIP Paddock Club AED 20,000+ ($5,450+). Post-race concerts included Sunday.
Which hotels are on Yas Island?
W Abu Dhabi Yas Island (bridge over track), Yas Viceroy (LED-lit exterior), Radisson Blu Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas, Park Inn, Centro Yas. All book out 6-9 months ahead + 3-4× normal rates during GP.
Are there concerts at Abu Dhabi F1?
Yes — Etihad Park concerts every day of the race (Thursday-Sunday). Past headliners: Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Foo Fighters, Muse, One Republic. Sunday concert = biggest artist. Ticket includes concert access.
How do I get from Abu Dhabi Airport to Yas Marina?
AUH to Yas Marina = 15-25 min drive. Careem AED 60-100. Airport taxi AED 75-100. Free Yas Island shuttle from most GP hotels.

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