Head to Yas KartZone
Yas Island isn’t just about the F1 track – you can also race go-karts at KartZone, Yas Marina’s 800m course. The go-karts can reach speeds of around 60kph and sessions (including for under-18s) are 15 minutes long. Sessions for children aged eight to 12 are ten minutes long.
Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 2pm to 9.30pm, Dhs55 to Dhs110. Tel: (800) 927. Taxi: Yas Marina Circuit. yasmarinacircuit.com
Join a karting academy
Ferrari World is also home to a 290m go-kart track with a layout inspired by the big-boy Formula One track next door at Yas Marina Circuit. Suitable for children and big kids (us grown-ups), the track has a live, timed leaderboard, so you can win bragging rights over friends and family.
Ferrari World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 11am to 8pm, Dhs230 to Dhs525 day access. Tel: (02) 4968000. Taxi: Ferrari World. ferrariworldabudhabi.com
Try a Junior GT at Ferrari World
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