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The FIA-sanctioned Dubai Autodrome has a storied history, stemming from a vision to create a premier motorsport destination in the heart of the United Arab Emirates.
Part of the ambitious Dubai Motor City development, the Autodrome was conceived as a top-tier venue for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide, with construction beginning in the early 2000s.
Designed by the prestigious architectural firm Populous, in collaboration with circuit designer Clive Bowen of Apex Circuit Design, the Dubai Autodrome spans 5.39 kilometers (3.349 miles). Its intricate layout challenges drivers across a wide range of racing disciplines.
The Dubai Autodrome officially opened in October 2004, marking a major milestone for motorsport in the region. The inaugural event was the final round of the LG Super Racing Weekend, featuring the FIA GT Championship, European Touring Car Championship, and the 2004 Formula Renault V6 Eurocup. This launched the venue into the global racing scene. The Autodrome hosted the A1 Grand Prix in December 2005 and the FIA GT Championship from 2004 to 2006, with its longest configuration record set by Kamui Kobayashi (DAMS) in a GP2 Asia car, clocking in at 1:41.220.
Throughout the years, the Autodrome has hosted a range of prestigious events, establishing its place as a cornerstone of Middle Eastern motorsport. Since 2006, it has been home to the Dubai 24 Hour, an endurance race for GT, sports car, and touring car teams, which showcases both the stamina and skills of some of the world’s finest drivers.
Many legendary drivers, including Formula One champions Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, and Jenson Button, have either competed or made appearances at the circuit.
As the center of UAE national motorsport, the Dubai Autodrome is dedicated to advancing and promoting racing at the national level. Through efforts such as the Dubai Automobile & Motorcycle Club (DAMC), it has created a platform for budding racers to develop their talents and compete on both national and international circuits.
The Autodrome has hosted an array of series, including the UAE Touring Car Championship, UAE GT Championship, NGK Racing Series, UAE Clio Cup, and UAE Sportbikes Championship. Other local and regional series, such as the Trofeo Maserati, Radical Cup, Porsche Cup Middle East, Suzuki Swift Cup, and Formula Gulf 1000, have also been held at the venue. The highlight of the UAE’s motorsport calendar is the Dubai Motorsport Festival, a celebration that showcases the spirit of UAE motorsport with a uniquely local flair.
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Convenience, speed, and new, modern facilities are just some of the advantages offered at Dubai International airport and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central. With over 7,000 weekly flights operated by 125 airlines from 260 destinations on every continent (except Antarctica), you have a wide range of options to choose from when flying to Dubai. Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB) is the largest hub in the Middle East and the home base of Dubai's flag carrier Emirates and its low-cost wing FlyDubai. In fact, it has grown at such a furious pace that the present terminals are bursting at the seams, especially during the peak hours around midnight. The Dubai International Airport has three terminals and another one in the making as of end 2010.
Abu Dhabi and its international airport is only an hour away from Dubai. UBER and Local taxi cost around £60-90 depending on who you use. Its an option worth looking at if you travelling to multiple events between Yas Marina and Dubai Autodrome. Having the Abu Dhabi International Airport adjacent to yas Marina Circuit makes the track easily accessible. Having undergone a recent redevelopment, the airport offers flights to 50 international destinations.
Dubai Autodrome is located in Motorcity, where Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (formerly known as Emirates Road) meets Umm Suquiem Road at the Arabian Ranches roundabout, around 20 minutes from Dubai city centre. Follow the signs for Motorcity from all directions. Dubai's international airport is a 30 minute drive away.
Taxi: Most visitors will opt for public taxis from the airport, which are readily available just outside arrivals, which use the meter and start at Dhs 25. Taxis are on the left when you come out of terminal 1. Public transport: Terminals 1 and 3 are served by the Dubai Metro. There are also buses just steps from the baggage claim, the most useful for visitors being lines 401 and 402 (Dhs 3), which go to the Al Sabkha and Al Ghubaiba bus terminals respectively.
A daily pass valid for unlimited rides on the metro and buses for all zones costs Dh22 (Red Ticket Dh2 + Day Pass Dh20, as of Feb 2018), while the Nol Silver stored-value card costs Dh25 (including Dh19 worth of balance) and gives a 10% discount on both metro and bus fares. Both are available at metro stations and major bus stations. The Silver card is useful for public transport users who are planning on taking more than 6 trips on any of the services during their stay. After 6 trips, one starts saving money compared to the Red ticket due to the 10% discount.
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Red ticket | Dh 2 | Rechargeable ticket; suitable for tourists, it lasts for 90 days however should only be used in one type of transport, can be used for 10 journeys. All 10 journeys must have the same fare. |
Silver card | Dh 20 (Dh 14 value) | Rechargeable ticket, valid for 5 years. Recommended if staying for more than a day. |
Gold card | Dh 20 (Dh 14 value) | Rechargeable ticket, can be used in Gold Class. Gold Class journeys cost twice as much as regular journeys. |
Blue card | Dh 70 | Personalized card, with online services like transaction history and online recharge. |
Dubai's 52-km long Red Line: While the line does not serve the old city center, it's handy for zipping along Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road and includes stops at the airport, Burj Khalifa and the Mall of the Emirates. The Green Line, which burrows through the city core,. Transfers are possible at Union Square and Khalid Bin Al Waleed. There are also Blue and Purple lines under construction with opening dates in the next few years.
Single tickets range from Dh2-8.50, or double that for use of the "Gold" first class carriage. Train run every 3-5 minutes from 5:50 AM to Midnight every day except Thursday and Friday, when services are extended to 5:50 AM to 1 AM and limited to 1 PM to Midnight, respectively. All stations are air-conditioned and there's a large network of feeder buses. Trains run every 2 minutes during morning and evening rush hour.
In addition, a 5 km monorail system shuttles passengers across the Palm Jumeirah to the Atlantis hotel, but it's not yet connected to the metro network and is thus of very limited utility.
The Dubai Tram links Dubai Marina with the Burj Al Arab and JBR. The tram interchanges with Jumeirah Lakes Towers Station and Dubai Marina Station of the Dubai Metro's Red Line.
Services operate every six minutes from 06:30 to 01:38. On Fridays, the service starts at 09:00. The tram has a fixed fare of AED 3 per ride regardless of the distance travelled. A Nol Card can be used by passengers to check-in and check-out of the tram by scanning the card at the platform screen doors.
Dubai has an extensive public bus network, which is a cheaper means of travelling within the several districts in Dubai. A map of the bus system can be found online, as well as detailed route maps and timetables. Public buses are clean and cheap, but unfortunately not very comprehensive and (on some routes) quite infrequent. The bus system is most useful for getting between different areas of central Dubai, or between the various suburbs, rather than general transport. Taxis or a fair amount of walking will also be required if you wish to visit Dubai without a car of your own. Public Transports Network map Dubai Buses
You will require a Nol card or ticket for fare payment. Cards could be purchased from most bus stations, metro stations, and sometimes from the bus driver. The main bus stations are Gold Souq Market (in Deira) and Al Ghubaiba bus station (in Bur Dubai). The flat fare is 2 AED, but might be higher for hour-long rides to distant suburbs. Clear route maps and time-tables are placed inside a few bus stands. Ramadan timings differ. The front seats are reserved for women. Probably the single most useful service for the casual tourist is Line 8, which starts at the Gold Souq, takes the tunnel under the Creek to Heritage Village, and then sets off down Jumeirah Rd (just behind the beach) and all its hotels and malls, up to Burj al-Arab and Wild Wadi. Line 8 terminates near the Internet City, while its 8A variant goes down a little further and also serves the Mall of the Emirates.
For a good, hop on - hop off, type tour try the Big Bus Company. It runs two routes; the blue route through Jumeirah and the recently constructed areas, and the red route centering on the older parts of Dubai. The hub for both routes is Wafi City mall, and an 175 AED ticket covers 24 hours of riding.
Taxis ply the streets of Dubai and are relatively easy to spot. The easiest place to find them is at the taxi queue at one of the malls or outside a hotel. Waving down a taxi on the road is possible, but can be difficult during rush hours. Taxi drivers are pretty good at knowing where the main shopping malls and hotels are, however less well known places will mean the driver calling to get directions. It also helps to know exactly what place you are going to rather than to ask for the nearest whatever-it-is (hotel, Metro stop, etc.), as they might drive farther in order to charge you a higher fare.
Taxis are metered at 1.75 dhs/km, so no haggling is necessary. From the airport, there is a standing charge of 25 dhs; all other street pickups attract a standing charge of 5.00 dhs during the day, 5.50 at night (10 PM-6AM), but a minimum fare of 10 dhs applies, and there is a surcharge of 20 dhs for going to Sharjah. Taxis are not exempt from the Salik road toll charges which costs an additional 4 Dh. Beware of unmarked hotel taxis and limousines though: while some of these are metered, they are not tied to the official rates, and can be much more expensive. One way to spot whether a taxi is official or not is to look for a meter: no meter, don't get in. Solo women are advised to travel in the back of the taxi as some drivers see it as a sexual invitation if you get in the front. Dubai Taxi +971 4208 0808 » National Taxi +971 4339 0002 » Buses » Metro » Airport »Under Construction.
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Carrefour Market | First avenue - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 8007 3232 | |
My Viva | Grandstand Retail - Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 5653 73540 | |
Carrefour | Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 8007 3232 | |
Spinneys | Foxhill 1 - Motor City - Up Town Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4432 9445 |
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Stop&Go | Shop No.4 & 5, Grand Stand Retail Al Hebiah First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +97145808676 |
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Chili's | Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4705 9804 | |
Bentoya Japanese Resturant | Unit #04, Foxhill 3 - Motor City - Up Town Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4243 4306 | |
Le Petit Belgie | Detroit Rd - Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4521 5900 | |
Buddha Bar | Grosvenor House Dubai, Al Emreef Street, Dubai, UAE | +971 4317 6000 | |
Bar 44 | Tower One, Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE | ++971 4317 6000 | |
Barbecue Delights | Unit R-4, Fox Hill 9 Uptown MotorCity, MotorCity, Dubai, UAE | +971 4243 2915 | |
Sansation | Green Community, Motor City, Dubai, UAE | +971 4456 7371 | |
Reem Al Bawadi | First Floor, Beside Carrefour ,First Avenue Mall, Dubai, UAE | +971 4566 7438 | |
Toro Toro | Al Emreef Street, Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 317 6000 | |
Texas Roadhouse | LG112-2,The Dubai Mall,Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE | +971 4419 0266 |
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Park Inn by Radisson Motor City | Dubai Studio City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +97142494100 | |
Studio One Hotel | First Avenue Mall & Hotel - Turin Boulevard Road - Motor City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +9718007883460 | |
Media One Hotel | Plot No.1 Al Falak St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4 427 1000 | |
Aloft Me'aisam | Dubai Production City, P.O. Box 485085, Dubai United Arab Emirates | +971 4 248 7070 | |
Maisan Hotel | +971 4 889 3888 | ||
Ghaya Grand Hotel | Al Fay Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4 277 9191 | |
Treppan Hotel | Dubai Sports City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | +971 4 559 8500 |