Ferrari Roars into UAE

Q: Could you please find out when the Ferrari theme park in Abu Dhabi opens? We are hoping to stop over in the United Arab Emirates when we travel to Europe in January and hope to visit the park. We have not been able to find out when it will open, only that it is under construction. Can you find out when it opens and which hotels are closest to the park? - Anthony Breetzke

A: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open on October 28 this year. Billed as the largest indoor theme park in the world, it offers more than 20 rides and attractions. These include the world's fastest rollercoaster, which will reach a speed of 240kms per hour. Other displays include a virtual tour of the Ferrari factory, racing simulators and a grand prix race for children. If you want to treat your family, stay at the fabulous five-star Yas Hotel. It offers 499 ultra-modern rooms with great views of the racetrack. If you are lucky, you could score a room here for around 200 US dollars a night. Other hotels include the Radisson Blu Hotel, Centro Yas Island, Yas Island Rotana Hotel, Staybridge Suites and the Crowne Plaza. Get the best discounted rates on websites like www.booking.com or www.expedia.com. (19/9/10)