The roof form is based on a 120 degree tri-form arm arrangement that extends over 700meter in diameter, surrounding the 3 levels of 176,000 sqm of main accommodation within. The east and west tri-form arms house the worlds fastest Formula 1 themed roller coaster as well as the worlds first duelling roller coasters, and the southern tri-form arm acts as a flexible performance space capable of holding more than 15,000 people. Over the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 race weekend this area will be the venue for several international acts to perform, including Aerosmith, Beyonce and Jamiroquai.

© Benoy Architects As one continues past the western tri-form housing the GT coasters, the synergy of the roof forms and the coasters becomes apparent, one seemingly blending into the other, cascading forms that express the emotion of Ferrari. Looking back toward the race track, the sunset in the west, the light glistening off the silvered edge of the roof; you have arrived at something very special; a unique and prestigious development that delivers new benchmarks for quality and innovation, a building that utilises the vision and skills of Benoy's a highly experienced design and delivery team.

The central funnel roof is supported on 12 primary columns which form a 12 point Arabic star pattern that is used to describe the primary geometry of the overall roof space and extends out to meet the primary raked shield facade. As you turn back to face the entrance, around you extending out in all directions are the themed rides and attractions that are unmistakeably Ferrari sat on a gross foot print area of over 86,000 sqm.

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