All roads lead to the capital, this December with a whole host of epic events, concerts and more.
The Formula 1®️ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is back from 4 to 7 December. You can expect the Pit Lane Walk on Thursday, access to the Oasis Zones, practice sessions on Friday, followed by qualifying on Saturday and the grand finale of the 2025 Formula One World Championship will happen at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.
There will be five fan zones, which you can access plus an amazing line up of artists for the after-race concerts throughout the four nights. Tickets are still available now, visit www.abudhabigp.com/ to get yours now.
The tickets
You can watch from Garden on Yas at the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island with tickets starting from AED 995 for a Day Pass. There are unbeatable views of Yas Marina from a lively outdoor terrace. There will be a full day of live entertainment, including Idris Elba behind the decks.
At the Horizon Terrace on Friday, you can enjoy an open-air deck on Flag Hill offering sweeping views of Turns 2, 3 and 4 as the driver’s speed by during the practice sessions. There will be gourmet food and free-flowing drinks in a laid-back luxurious garden setting. With vibrant entertainment, and access to Oasis areas and Emirates NBD After-Race Concerts on Thursday and Friday, it’s the perfect place to watch in style. Tickets start from AED 6,495 for a four-day pass.
Make your way to Deck at Nine on Friday as it delivers a buzzing atmosphere with Greek dining by OPA, free-flowing bubbly, and lively entertainment complete with Zorba dancers and plate-smashing. End the night with even more dancing at Etihad Park as you watch Post Malone and Elyanna live. Tickets start from AED 13,570 for the four-day pass.
Deck at Two will serve up bold flavours from Dani García’s LEÑA with tickets starting from AED 13,520 for the four days. There will be live entertainment and views of Turns 2, 4, and 5 during the practice sessions. Set in an elegant suite with an outdoor terrace for an unforgettable experience. You can also see Post Malone and Elyanna too.
The concerts
American singer-songwriter Benson Boone will be opening the race weekend on Thursday at Etihad Park, Yas Island, with a vibrant set including his theatrical show while he performs his greatest hits including Pretty Slowly, In The Stars and Beautiful Things.
Elyanna will be supporting Post Malone on Friday night at Etihad Park, Yas Island. This energetic live performance will see Post Malone belt out chart-toppers like Better Now, Circles and Sunflower. One not to be missed.
Dance music icons, Keinemusik will be headlining Friday night at Yas Gateway Park. A legendary name in Berlin’s underground scene, their set will be one to remember at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
On Saturday, rock legends Metallica will be performing with a live concert at Etihad Park, Yas Island. Expect classics like Nothing Else Matters, One and Master of Puppets to be belted out by the band.
Also on Saturday’s agenda, will be headliner Calvin Harris who will be at Garden on Yas, where he will bring his favourite hits and legendary energy to Yas Island.
For the grand finale, global superstar Katy Perry will be performing hits including Firework, Roar, Dark Horse, and Teenage Dream on Sunday.
Exclusive experiences
Dining experiences
This year, the Grand Prix brings Nobu, Hakkasan, Milos and COYA straight to the track, meaning you can enjoy top end dining experiences while enjoying the on-track drama. The experiences stretch from day to night.
Abercrombie & Fitch pop up
Abercrombie & Fitch is marking race week with a new drop of licensed McLaren graphic apparel and an in-store showcase featuring a McLaren F1 car at Yas Mall. The car will be on display inside the Abercrombie store from Tuesday 2 December to Monday 8 December, alongside the latest pieces from the Abercrombie x McLaren range. Visitors can shop the range and view the McLaren F1 car in-store throughout race week at Abercrombie’s Yas Mall location
Ferrari World fanzone
Ferrari World Yas Island brings extra energy to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend with five days of fan activities. On 3 December, you can catch the Ferrari Esports Championship Grand Final, as top sim racers go head-to-head. Every F1 session is broadcast on giant screens during race week, and you can enjoy all racing themed activities and spaces. Most Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets include a complimentary one day Yas Island theme park pass, so check it out.
Family fridays
Kids Go Free Friday at Yas Marina Circuit on Friday, 5 December, with ticket holders aged 21 and over able to bring up to four children aged 3–12 into the circuit at no extra cost, making it the perfect race weekend for the family.
You can expect this weekend to be the biggest and most-awaited weekend in the capital with more announcements to come soon.
Tickets are available now at abudhabigp.com.
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