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Formula 1 fans, get ready for a triple header starting this weekend. As you might be busy canceling plans, don’t forget to book your spots for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race on the exciting F1 calendar, and tickets are almost sold out.
The F1 cars line up on the grid starting Thursday, December 4, with the final and most anticipated race of the season on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
If you’re a true fan and have the budget to see the race live, read on…
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 tickets
We are spoiled in Abu Dhabi with several grandstands offering views of the intense action.
However, as ticket sales were announced in February, F1 fans worldwide quickly acted, and only a few are left.
Here’s what you can purchase currently…
General admission
– Garden on Yas General Access (Friday) – Dhs1,495
– Garden on Yas General Access (Saturday) – Dhs1,995
– Garden on Yas General Access (Sunday) – Dhs2,495
Grandstand
South Grandstand (4-day pass) – Dhs2,350
For those after Hospitality Packages, options are available starting at Dhs3,670 (Terrace at West) for four days. The ultra-luxury Champions Club for four days costs Dhs17,351.
PS. Weekend ticket holders enjoy exclusive access to top attractions, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World, plus cultural landmarks like Qasr Al Watan and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Make your purchase on abudhabigp.com
If you’ve secured your tickets, congratulations! See you there.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Where do the races take place?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island. It’s one of the most technologically advanced tracks worldwide.
When drivers take their positions, they race 58 laps around the 5.281-kilometer circuit, providing fans with almost two hours of action.
Currently, race timings, including practice sessions, qualifying, and the final race, are yet to be announced, but stay tuned for updates.
Why is it a big deal?
All F1 races are incredible spectacles, but Abu Dhabi is particularly exciting.
It’s not only the final race of the season before a well-deserved winter break for drivers but also when the Constructors Champions’ for the season are likely announced (as in 2024).
Last year, McLaren won the title with 666 points throughout the season — their first win since 1998. Ferrari followed closely, just 14 points behind.
The battle for the title made the race a nail-biter, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the winning team received the checkered flag.
Each season starts with a clean slate, so for 2025, all teams begin from scratch with zero points.
Currently, McLaren is dominating the track. Will they clinch the title again this year? We will have to wait and watch…
As for the F1 World Champion, the announcement depends on drivers’ individual points. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing is the reigning World Drivers’ Champion, winning the title in 2025 with an impressive 437 points.
Will 2025 be the year Verstappen wins his fifth title in a row? (Red Bull, change your car!) Or will Ferrari finally enable Lewis Hamilton to claim his eighth title? Could it be Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri who will win? All we can do is wait…
Oh, and speaking of stars, here’s a word about the rookies: Six new drivers joined the grid this year, and after three races, we’re impressed with Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes, Isack Hadjar from Racing Bulls, and Ollie Bearman from Haas.
We have no doubt they are future World Champions. Watch out, veterans… they’re coming for you.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts
After adrenaline-pumping action on the tracks, F1 fans can head home, but why not enjoy cool after-race concerts?
It’s the perfect way to end the night for motorsport-mad fans. These concerts take place at Etihad Park, near Yas Marina Circuit, featuring top artists that add extra sparkle to the weekend.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: To see these performers, you need tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. As mentioned, seats are selling fast, so get your spots soon.
Here are the artists confirmed for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025
Benson Boone
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
If you’re on social media, you probably know Benson Boone. He’s the American singer-songwriter behind mega TikTok hits like Beautiful Things, In The Stars, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else, and Slow It Down. Benson Boone first auditioned on American Idol Season 19, receiving a resounding ‘YES’. Although he didn’t win American Idol, it propelled him into a great singing career with several awards in 2024 and 2025. He also performed at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Expect his smooth vocal style with jazzy costumes, sweet dance moves, and maybe some backflips. A piano performance too, please, Benson?
Metallica
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Metal fans! This one is for you. The one and only Metallica is performing over race weekend. The group gifted the world hits like Enter Sandman, Nothing Else Matters, Master of Puppets, I Disappear, Fade to Black, Battery, One, and more. After the racing action, get ready to headbang when they take the stage. (PS. Pack the paracetamol.)
Katy Perry
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Katy Perry is set to perform on Sunday, December 7, 2025, adding to post-race excitement. The American pop singer known for hits like Hot N Cold, The One That Got Away, I Kissed A Girl, and Teenage Dream, will perform on the final day of racing action.
The artist for Friday, December 5, 2025, is yet to be announced, but we are closely monitoring the news.
PS. If you already have Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 tickets, you can upgrade to the Golden Circle for priority stage access on abudhabigp.com.
Concert tickets cannot be purchased separately. Stay updated on acquiring wristbands for venue access closer to the event to avoid missing out. We’ll keep you posted.
What about the official after-parties? If you still have energy like a V10 engine, keep the party going at various spots across the city. Stay tuned for announcements.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, December 4 to 7, ticket prices from Dhs1,695. abudhabigp.com
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