Karting at Yas Marina Kartzone in Abu Dhabi
There appear to be a ton of Karting places around Abu Dhabi – not only locally but up in Dubai and in Al Ain as well. We planned on a trip to Al Ain although it was closed the day we had available,...
View ArticleVisiting Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi, UAE
My buddy Josh and I visited Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi – the world’s largest indoor amusement park. It’s located on Yas Island, the same place as Yas Marina Circuit with its many driving experiences...
View ArticleDriving a Formula YAS 3000 at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has an amazing motorsports complex in Yas Marina Circuit. It is located near Ferrari World and has a nice arrive and drive kart track. Many programs are available (and changing) on their...
View ArticleFalcon Hospital Tour – Abu Dhabi, UAE
We visited the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, somewhat near the airport and reachable by taxi. They provide two tour packages that can be reserved online; a 2 hour tour and a 3 hour tour with lunch....
View ArticlePoints Cheap Global Hotel Redemptions
Drew over at Travel Is Free has a great post on cheap hotel redemptions around the world. I rarely use my points for hotels but did have some good luck in the Middle East, and at one of the proerties...
View ArticleWhat To Do On A Layover In Qatar?
It seems a common question for people to ask what to do on a layover in Qatar, as I’m not alone in having a fairly long one there. On my first time through to Abu Dhabi from South Africa, I had a...
View ArticleVisiting The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE
We went to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and got lucky enough to arrive just as a tour was about to start. I would recommend taking it if you get there in time, it was interesting and...
View ArticleLeveraging A Less Than 24 Hour Layover / Stopover
If you want to stop somewhere on a flight, it needs to be part of an open jaw, or a stopover, or a destination. As of writing this, there are still plenty of interesting things you can do with...
View ArticleAm I Being Detained?
Although I thought I was being clever with my trip through Jordan, the joke was on me as the weather was awful. It was windy, cold, and rainy outside. So alas, no karting was had. I was wearing long...
View ArticleReview of the Yas Radical SST Experience at Yas Marina
I wrote a review of the Formula 3000 Experience at Yas Marina and had an awesome time doing it. I visited again and looked to try a little something different, and found it in the awesome Radical SST...
View ArticleRevisiting the Drift Karts at Ferrari World
My buddy Josh and I visited Ferrari World last year. I went again this year, and they do have a new coaster open which people seem to enjoy – but I really just came to see how much karting I’d have to...
View ArticleThings to Do in Dubai: Dubai Kartdrome – Dubai Karting Indoor Track
Looking for things to do in Dubai? The Dubai Kartdrome has an indoor karting track. It is a short walk from the outdoor track. If you are at the outdoor track, you can basically walk to the exit of...
View ArticleDubai Kartdrome: Outdoor Track Karting In Dubai
Looking for some of the best karting in Dubai? The Dubai Kartdrome is close to the Dubai Autodrome – but not really a walk. I took a taxi and to the Autodrome and did a Review of the Easy Drift...
View ArticleCan an American Rent a Car in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the UAE?
First off I’ll say – what kind of fool would wait until the last minute to rent a car? Well that’s me! I thought it would be easier than it was, basically because there were rental places all around...
View ArticleKarting Abu Dhabi at Al Forsan International Sports Resort Raceway
Al Forsan International Sports Resort is located just a bit west of the Abu Dhabi International Airport. They have wakeboarding (background of this pic) and other water activities, shooting,...
View ArticleKarting Abu Dhabi UAE: Revisiting Yas Kartzone at Yas Marina at Night
Plan on Karting Abu Dhabi while in the UAE? Not many places nestled in this much automotive awesomeness – this is looking out at the kart track at Yas Marina. On the left is the F1 circuit, on the...
View ArticleReview of the Easy Drift Experience at Dubai Autodrome
The Dubai Autodrome has an Easy Drift Experience available, taught in a Volkswagen GTI. If you buy a sporty VW in UAE, you get a voucher to do this experience for free. It is 950 AED for the class,...
View ArticleKarting at Al Ain Raceway – International Kart Circuit
Head East of Abu Dhabi and in about two hours you’ll hit Al Ain. Looking for things to do there besides kart? Looks like this guy’s site probably has you covered – Al Ain Enthusiast. How did I get to...
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