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Book your ticket to the race weekend

With tickets available in five different grandstands at the 2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, the options are endless! To help you decide which seats to buy, we’ve listed the prices and highlights of each grandstand below. However, with unprecedented demand for this year’s event, book early to avoid disappointment.

You can buy three-day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or two-day (Sunday, Sunday) tickets with allocated seating by completing our online booking form, emailing racing@etihad.ae or calling +971 2 6177810/+971 2 6177811. Tickets are transferable between different people on different days, allowing you to share them with family and friends. Every seat at Yas Marina Circuit offers amazing views of the racing action from under covered grandstands to maximise your comfort and enjoyment. In addition, each grandstand has its own food and beverage outlets to keep you refreshed. Visit the Yas Marina Circuit website for more information on the venue.

As a ticketholder, you also have complimentary access to three spectacular Yasalam After Race concerts at the du Arena, with past performers including Prince, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Aerosmith, Kanye West and Linkin Park. On top of this, a host of additional benefits have been introduced in 2012! Every day, 2,000 Golden Circle wristbands will be given away at the track, while 15,000 UAE ticketholders will receive two additional tickets to the Friday concert for free. Last, but not least, F1^TM tickets can be used to receive a 20% discount on selected events and concerts in Abu Dhabi from the beginning of September until the end of this year, including SkyBar. For more information, don’t miss our exclusive 2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX entertainment guide.

And remember, you can save money with our fantastic range of package deals. Four different options are available, each including flights with Etihad Airways, airport transfers, hotel accommodation, tickets to the races and music concerts, special offers to leading attractions as part of the Essential Abu Dhabi programme, and much more. For further information, please visit our dedicated section on all-inclusive packages.

Ticket prices and availability

Which is the best grandstand for you?

Main Grandstand: Opposite the pit lane and team garages, more than 6,000 spectators can overlook the start and finish lines from here, as well as the victory podium. In addition, the exclusive Paddock Club^TM is housed at the Main Grandstand, offering fine cuisine, off-track entertainment and a Garden Bar where guests can mingle and discuss the latest track action. Access to the Paddock Club^TM is available as an add-on with our F1 packages.

South Grandstand: Offers one of the most sought after panoramas in motorsports; imagine yourself in the heart of the F1^TM action looking out over the stunning Yas Viceroy hotel and the luxurious Yas Marina Yacht Club. In addition, South Grandstand offers a South Club ticket option, getting you fantastic seats and access to an informal club lounge area with great facilities, including private outlets where food and beverage can be bought avoiding the crowds.

Marina Grandstand: At this grandstand, the V8 support pits will bring you close-up to both the Aussie and the F1^TM action. The Marina Club tickets in Marina Grandstand are a must for V8 fans, who will be given exclusive access to the Australian V8 Supercar Support Paddock, views of the V8 pit lane, as well as the informal lounge area.

North Grandstand: On Yas Marina Circuit’s tightest hairpin turn, leading into the long main straight, the Northern Grandstand can accommodate more than 9,000 spectators and is well-known among Formula 1^TM enthusiasts around the world for providing a unique arena experience.

West Grandstand: At the other end of the long main straight at Yas Marina Circuit, where cars reach over 300km per hour, the West Grandstand can accommodate more than 6,000 spectators and also features the world exclusive ‘run off area’, a much-loved highlight among fans in the Formula 1^TM world.

*Why not upgrade your experience with Al Dhiyafa Main Grandstand tickets, offering the extra special hospitality that Abu Dhabi is world-renowned for, with reserved seating in the Main Grandstand as well as access to exclusive indoor air-conditioned suites and a range of full service food and beverage offerings.