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Address:: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
City:: Abu Dhabi
Country:: United Arab Emirates
Type:: Mixed use
Value:: US$0 Mn
Area:: 1,851,392 sq. ft
Project Stage:: Construction
Completion date:: June 2010

Architect:: Benoy
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At the centre of the landmark Yas Island mega-scheme in Abu Dhabi, sits the world’s first Ferrari Theme Park, designed by Benoy – a thrilling brand experience like no other, a multi-sensory celebration of a design icon. Opening in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to become the world’s largest indoor theme park. Externally the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi expresses the language, values and passion of the Ferrari brand itself. Benoy’s vision - to create a building that reflects Ferrari’s sinuous form, is directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT chassis. The double curve was proportionately applied in elevation to set the structure’s length and height. This proportion gave rise to the dynamic scale of the building at 700 metres from tip to tip of the tri-forms. The metal skin roof is highly insulated and the main façades utilise efficient glass to reduce thermal loads and glare. The spectacular roof forms a feature of the building providing a fifth elevation and serves as the backdrop to a huge Ferrari logo, that will welcome all passengers flying into Abu Dhabi International Airport. Internally, a collection of over 20 high octane attractions provide excitement for the whole family. The focal attraction will be the 60 metre high ‘G-Force Tower’ – one of the most intense ‘freefall’ experiences in the world. Two roller coasters continue the adrenalin raising theme, including the world’s fastest, reaching speeds in excess of 200kph. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s location, scale and purpose combine to present enormous architectural challenges. In response Benoy has delivered a revolutionary design solution. The end result is an iconic landmark leisure destination that reflects both the integrity of the Ferrari brand and the ambitions of Abu Dhabi, and is a project which Benoy is very proud to be associated with.

At a Glance

Centrepiece of the 25km2 Yas Island
Total area of 172,000m2
Enclosed footprint of 100,000m2
Net roof area – 153,000m2
Building heights – 45m
Roof edge circumference – 2200m

Client: Aldar Properties

Architect:: Benoy
Address:: 5/F Lincoln House Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Web Address:: http://www.benoy.com

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Architect Profile

Benoy is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Retail Auditors, Visualisers, Interior and Graphic Designers with a dedicated team of professionals working from design studios in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai and

Singapore. We bring together design integrity, international experience, local understanding and real personality to create the unique ‘Benoy offer’.

The company has come a long way since it was founded in 1947. While specialising in retail design, Benoy’s remit embraces a range of work - increasingly falling under the umbrella of ‘mixed-use’, including airports, commercial, hospitality, leisure, residential and transportation.

Benoy’s dedicated team of designers and professionals draw on their collective experience and personality to make a valuable and recognised contribution to the development of the built environment.

Benoy believes that layers of history define us all as people and elements of the past must be retained to give future generations a sense of where they came from. An established combination of creative flair and commercial awareness means that Benoy consistently provides inventive, yet cost-effective architectural solutions. Benoy’s philosophy is simply that creativity and viability are not mutually exclusive.