The much-talked about, long-anticipated Ferrari World, the world’s largest indoor theme park, will open Oct. 27 โ€” one day earlier than expected โ€” in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Ferrari World is the only theme park dedicated to the renowned racing cars and features the worldโ€™s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, which can hit top speeds of up to 150 mph.

Ferrari World is home to 20 Ferrari-inspired rides, race simulators and attractions, all nicely package in the 2.2 million square floor edifice covered in famous Ferrari red and styling of a Ferrari GT.

Ferrari may have outdone itself with Ferrari World, with its estimated cost of $624 million.

A Ferrari logo adorns the roof of the building and measures 213′ x 159′ โ€” the largest Ferrari logo ever created.

Jack Rouse Associates, a Cincinnati-based visitor experience design firm, is responsible for the design of most of the park’s 20 rides:

Bell’Italia (Beautiful Italy) โ€” An exhibit showcasing recreations of famous Italian cityscapes, structures and racing venues. Guests can choose to drive a Ferrari 250 California Spyder throughout the exhibit or walk the 1,870-foot network of paths.

Carousel – Ferrariโ€™s version of the traditional carousel featuring prototype cars

Cinema Maranello – a theatre showcasing a film which takes guests back to the 1920’s.

Driving with Champions – is an interactive 3-D show which follows the life of a Ferrari engineer

Fiorano GT Challenge – a dual launched roller coaster manufactured by Maurer Sรถhne.

Formula Rossa – a hydraulically-launched roller coaster manufactured by the Swiss coaster design firm Intamin AG. It will be the world’s fastest roller coaster reaching a top speed of 150 mph.

Galleria Ferrari – the world’s largest Ferrari gallery outside Maranello.

G-Force – a spaceshot tower which launches riders over 62 m (203 ft) up and out of the building.

Junior Grand Prix – a racing school for budding Scuderia drivers who can driver child-sized Ferrari F1 racers.

Junior GT – a driving school for children. Guests receive a training session before jumping in their own child-sized F430 GT Spider to navigate a network of streets.

Junior Training Camp – a soft play area where children can paddle their own miniature Ferrari and play with a foam model of an F1 car.

Made in Maranello – a virtual tour inside the Ferrari factory in Maranello giving guests a glimpse into the design, assembly and testing of a Ferrari GT.

Paddock – a realistic recreation of the Ferrari team’s set up at European F1 races.

The Pit Wall – an interactive theatre which allows guests to call the shots on how a virtual driver is to race.

Racing Legends – a journey showcasing significant moments in Ferrari racing history.

Scuderia Challenge – a set of state-of-the-art racing simulators featuring authentic Ferrari F1 steering wheels and seats.

Speed of Magic – A fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a boy as he travels through a kaleidoscope of natural andย phenomenal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before.

V12 – a flume ride through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine.

Viaggio in Italia – a recreation of an aerial voyage over Italy.

Guests can purchase merchandise from several retail outlets throughout the park including the largest Ferrari Store in the world and a Ferrari boutique.

Visit Ferrari World’s website: Ferrari World

Article Last Updated: September 5, 2013.

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