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Dubai Autodrome and Business Park
The Dubai Autodrome was opened in October 2004 as part of the Union Properties Motorcity development, which will eventually have a number of motor facilities and apartment buildings (where residents will be saying "What?" a lot, unless they have double glazing).
The Autodrome has an FIA approved track which is 5.39 km in length, as well as a CIK approved karting track, and no policemen with radar traps to catch you speeding. There's a Race & Driving School where you can spend a few hundred dhs for a speed rush which won't get you into trouble with the authorities. The FIA track should be good for Formula 1 races but it's F1 in Abu Dhabi from 2009-2016. Bad luck Dubai (unless Abu Dhabi doesn't finish the Yas Island track in time for the first race in November 2009). Grandstand capacity is about 7000 spectators which sounds a bit low if Dubai was hoping to host an F1 event, but there are plenty of picnic areas around the track.
Despite Formula 1 Grand Prix not coming to town, there are many other motor racing events held at the Dubai Autodrome, some with free entry for the cheap seats (the champagne and salmon sandwiches section will cost a bit more). It's also possible to take your own car or motorcycle for a punt on one of their track days or track nights. Just try not to stack it up against a wall - it's unlikely your friendly car insurance company will cover you.
To get to the Dubai Autodrome, head into the desert at interchange 4 on Sheikh Zayed Road (up Al Qudra Road), go straight through the roundabout where the Arabian Ranches turn off is and you'll see it on your right a short while later.
Dubai Autodrome Race & Driving Academy
The Dubai Autodrome instructors will take you for a drive around a race track in one of several different race cars (Audis, Subaru Imprezas) and then you can have a go yourself. It'll cost you between 200 and 1000 dhs depending on what you choose. You can also arrange corporate packages with the whole team going for a pleasant drive through the countryside.
Dubai Autodrome contact details
- Dubai Autodrome tel +971-4-3678700 for general enquiries, or tel +971-4-3678745 for the race and drive center
- Dubai Autodrome email info@dubaiautodrome.com
Dubai Autodrome calendar 2008-2009 race season
- 09-10 January 2009 - Dubai 24hr endurance - 24 hour touring car endurance race 2009
- 30 January 2009 - National Race Day 4
- 27-28 February 2009 - Speedcar National Race Day 5
- 20 March 2009 - National Race Day 6
- 10 April 2009 - National Race Day 7
- 24 April 2009 Grand Finals - National Race Day 8
Last update Thursday 03-Sep-2009
Related pages - Internal Links
- Dubai - FAQ home and index
- Dubai Autodrome forum topic - add your comments
- Dubai 24hr touring cars 2008
- Speedcar Series Dubai - January and April 2008
- things to do in Dubai
- tourist guide to Dubai
- Yas Marina track - the Abu Dhabi F1 motor racing circuit
Related websites - External Links (open in new window)
- www.dubaiautodrome.com - Dubai Autodrome website
- Dubai directory - add your link free