Yas Island · Full day
Ferrari World
An indoor theme park under the sign of Ferrari, beneath the red roof of Yas Island.
From 322 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi
Extreme Attractions in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is known mainly for the mosque and the Louvre, but those looking for adrenaline will find quite a lot here: a Formula 1 circuit, giant dunes, the sea and amusement parks. The experiences are concentrated in a few areas, so it is easy to plan. If you are looking for extreme activities in Abu Dhabi, you will find a selection here: cars, dunes, sea and parks.
On this page we have gathered extreme attractions in Abu Dhabi that you can book with us. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Type
Yas Island · Full day
Yas Waterworld
The water park of Yas Island: slides, wave pools and areas for younger children.
From 282 AED per personDetails →
Yas Island · About two hours
Yas Marina Circuit
The circuit of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. A behind-the-scenes tour, or driving a race car.
From 187 AED per personDetails →
Al Khatim · Half a day
Desert safari in Abu Dhabi
Pick-up from your Abu Dhabi hotel, a drive of less than an hour to the dunes of Al Khatim, and there a jeep, camels, sandboarding and sunset at the camp.
From 259 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · Half a day
Adrenark Adventure Park
A covered, air-conditioned adventure park at Al Qana, with about 20 experiences: climbing walls, rope courses, an air-bag jump, a zip line and a karting track on three levels.
From 160 AED per personDetails →
The city beaches · Up to an hour
Jet Skis in Abu Dhabi
Ride a jet ski across the gulf, with the Abu Dhabi skyline in front of you. You start with a safety briefing, then head out alone, in pairs or with an instructor.
From 446 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi · a full day from Dubai with pickup
Abu Dhabi from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Ferrari World, with Transfer
In one day: a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and entry to Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai.
From 531 AED per personDetails →
Speed and cars
The Yas Marina racing circuit is the circuit of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. You can take a behind-the-scenes tour, drive a race car, or ride as a passenger beside a professional driver. Choose according to the level of adrenaline that suits you: a tour for those who want to see, and driving for those who want to experience.
Yas Island parks
Ferrari World is an indoor amusement park themed on Ferrari, under the red roof of Yas Island. Yas Waterworld is the island's water park, with slides and wave pools. Those staying in Dubai can combine Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Ferrari World in one day, on a trip with transportation. Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque is paid from September 2026, and the details appear on the ticket.
Desert
A desert safari in Abu Dhabi includes a drive of less than an hour to the Al Khatim dunes, a jeep, sandboarding and a sunset at a camp, and there is also an option with a quad bike. Those who want more can choose the Liwa safari: the high dunes of the Empty Quarter, a full day in a 4x4 jeep in the heart of the desert, after a drive of two to three hours from Abu Dhabi.
Water and air
Jet skis in Abu Dhabi go out in the bay with the city skyline in front of your eyes, after a safety briefing, alone, in a pair or with an instructor. For those who prefer extreme in an air-conditioned building, the Adrenark adventure park offers climbing walls, rope courses, a jump onto an air cushion, a zipline and a karting track on three floors. And for those who want to go deeper, the PADI Advanced Open Water course combines dives in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
Frequently asked questions
What suits someone looking for adrenaline in Abu Dhabi?
The racing circuit at Yas Marina, jet skis, a desert safari and Adrenark. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Can I drive a race car?
Yes, at the Yas Marina circuit you can drive yourself or ride as a passenger beside a professional driver.
What is the difference between the regular safari and the Liwa safari?
The regular safari reaches the Al Khatim dunes on a drive of less than an hour, and the Liwa safari is a full day in the high dunes.
What do you do when it is hot?
Plan outdoor activities for the morning or the evening, and at midday choose indoor options such as Adrenark or Ferrari World.
Can I do this as a day trip from Dubai?
Some of the experiences, yes, such as the trip with Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Ferrari World. The transportation and pickup details appear on every ticket.
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