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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Floodlit season finale The last race of 2025, at the Yas Marina Circuit, promises a spectacle both on and off the track. Attendees will firstly discover the identity of the new F1 champion, then they’ll have a great time at an exclusive Metallica concert, after which they’ll be able to find peace at the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and on the beaches of Abu Dhabi T he 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its conclusion in Abu Dhabi, which will host the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 5 th to 7 th December. This race is renowned for its spectacular atmosphere, nighttime setting and the luxurious ambience of Yas Marina. Despite McLaren having already secured the constructors’ championship, the Abu Dhabi race will prove decisive in the bat- tle for the drivers' title. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are in pole position to be- come champion, while Max Verstappen
and George Russell will try to upset their plans for victory. The Yas Marina Circuit stretches along the coast of Yas Island and the track is known for its unique design and spec- tacular surroundings. Covering a length of 5,281 km, or 58 laps, this grand prix is both challenging and exciting for driv- ers. The race takes place in the evening hours, giving the circuit a special charm. Brightly lit and luxurious hotels and res- taurants, as well as the course’s proximity to the sea, create an unforgettable atmos- phere. Beyond being merely the host city, Abu Dhabi is a metropolis that combines modernity with tradition. After the race, all those in attendance can enjoy numer-
ous after-party locations, concerts and an unforgettable time. The UAE capital hides much more than glittering façades. Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, this city is a fusion of tradition and futurism; a place where de- sert winds combine with the scent of the sea and luxury. Abu Dhabi is also a cen- tre of culture. The magnificent and mon- umental Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque represents the heart of the city and is a favourite spot for both tourists and lo- cals. You will forever remember its mar- ble arcades, gilded details and the world’s largest carpet. However, this city is much more than a religious and cultural des- tination – it is also home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where world art meets con- temporary architecture, and the Saadiyat Cultural District, which is gradually be- coming a regional symbol of artistic mod- ernism. This is also a city of stark contrasts, with its traditional Arab culture and serene ba- zaars that carry the scents of spices and sweets juxtaposed by futuristic gems of architecture – in the form of skyscrapers, museums that resemble spaceships and shopping centres that extend over kilo- metres. And when night falls, the city is transformed into a movie scene by the lights of the Yas Marina Circuit, luxury hotels and fashionable avenues. This des- tination offers the sounds of roaring en- gines, the scents of the sea and the de- sert, but also simultaneous adrenaline rushes and waves of relaxation, luxury and tradition.
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