Yas marina circuit says ‘welcome to hyper-speed' at the 2016 abu dhabi grand prix

Yas Marina Circuit announce tickets for the region’s biggest and best sporting and entertainment weekend now on sale

The sooner you buy, the better the price say organisers with this year’s new dynamic purchasing offers

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, March 20, 2016: Yas Marina Circuit today announced that tickets to the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX are now on sale.

They are available online at www.yasmarinacircuit.com and through the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800, as well as through all Etihad Shops and Virgin Megastores, Yas Central Express stand at Yas Mall, and through the YasHUB smartphone app

This year, organisers are looking to reward those Formula 1® fans who buy their tickets early. Introducing its new dynamic purchasing offers for the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the message to race goers is ‘buy early for the best prices’.

Those booking before 31stMay will be eligible for the 30 per cent discount – the largest offered to date, while people buying between 1stJune and 31stJuly will be offered a 20 per cent discount. Corporate clients will also be rewarded with discounts for early booking of the Circuit’s wide range of hospitality solutions available during race weekend.

These new dynamic offers have been introduced by Yas Marina Circuit to reward its most loyal fans and corporate clients that book their tickets as soon as possible and to also drive engagement in international visitation, which has grown year on year.

“Since our inaugural race in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has become the modern definition of an F1 event” said Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit.

“Our ‘Welcome to Hyper-Speed’ ethos for 2016 sums up perfectly the forward-thinking and innovative mindset here at Yas Marina Circuit as we continually seek to push the envelope for excellence. Each year, we look to improve on the previous year’s race weekend and to offer our mix of international and local visitors a constantly evolving experience.”

Mohammad Al Bulooki, Vice President UAE Commercial for Etihad Airways, said: “As title sponsor of the ‘FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX’ for the last seven years, we have witnessed first-hand the growth in international visitors that have been drawn to our capital city for the showpiece weekend in the F1® calendar. The event provides a global platform for Etihad Airways but also allows us to showcase the best of Abu Dhabi to a global audience of a hundred million people around the world. The race has also become a must-see event in the calendar and we want to continue to raise the bar through our partnership with Formula 1 and Yas Marina Circuit.”

For 2016, fans will enjoy an even better selection of entertainment options and enhanced hospitality, including the return of Marsa Boxes, as well as favourite individual ticket packages, such as the one-day roaming ticket for Friday.

Confirmed again as the last race of the 2016 Formula 1® calendar, the world’s only twilight race returns to Yas Marina Circuit on 25th, 26th and 27th November.

Away from the track, ticket holders are again guaranteed a packed programme of entertainment, including world-class, A-list musical artists at the after-race concerts. This year, the public Oasis areas in all grandstand sections offer a wide range of exhibitions, challenges and games to keep the whole family entertained.

Yasalam, the largest city-wide entertainment festival and musical experience run by any international race host city, marks its return for the eighth year also. Produced by FLASH Entertainment, the festival's evolution will see even more exhilarating performances and unforgettable memories for fans in 2016.

Race ticket holders will again receive a unique package of value-added benefits through 'Y1 Access', which includes two complimentary invitations to the Thursday After-Race Concert, two Friends Friday invitations for the first 15,000 UAE-based race ticket buyers, and selected After-Race Concert Golden Circle upgrades.

Race ticket holders can also benefit from a 20 per cent discount on General Admission tickets, plus discounts offered on selected FLASH events.

Those looking for a world-class culinary experience won’t be disappointed, as this year’s corporate hospitality products will tantalise even the most discerning taste buds and party loving individual ticket holders can look forward to one of the best brunches on offer in the capital.

Continuing its commitment to immersing race goers in a 360-degree digital and interactive experience, Yas Marina Circuit will publish the updated version of its YasHUB smartphone app today. The new, improved 2016 edition is available to download with even richer content than before, allowing visitors to plan every element of their race weekend and stay up to date with the latest race news and information.

Tickets are now available online at www.yasmarinacircuit.com and through the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800, as well as through all Etihad Shops and Virgin Megastores.

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