How to plan your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in 2026
Over a decade in luxury hospitality, with Odyssia hosting guests trackside at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closes the Formula 1 season at Yas Marina, Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026. Hotels, flights and the best places fill up early. Here is a simple plan, from choosing your days to the last drink after the race.
1. Choose your days
Friday is practice and the most relaxed day. Saturday brings qualifying and a lively evening. Sunday is the race. Most visitors come for Saturday and Sunday; fans add Friday practice. See the 2026 schedule.
2. Choose how to watch
A grandstand seat, general admission on the hill, a suite, or a day on a superyacht in Yas Marina. Each option suits a different budget and style: compare them in where to watch. On a yacht, prices run from AED 7,500 per person for Friday to AED 30,000 for Saturday + Sunday.
3. Where to stay
Staying on Yas Island puts you minutes from the marina. Many guests stay in Dubai and drive or take a car to Yas Island for each day: allow time on race day. Read Dubai to Yas Marina.
4. What to wear
Smart casual, soft-soled shoes on board, sunglasses for the afternoon and a light layer for the evening. Details in what to wear.
5. A weekend on board
| Day on board | On track | Per person | With 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 4 December | Practice 1 and 2 | AED 7,500 | AED 7,875 |
| Saturday 5 December | Practice 3 and qualifying | AED 15,000 | AED 15,750 |
| Sunday 6 December | The Grand Prix | AED 25,000 | AED 26,250 |
| Saturday + Sunday | Qualifying and race day | AED 30,000 | AED 31,500 |
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Questions
When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026 at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, the last race of the Formula 1 season.
Which day is best for a first Grand Prix?
Saturday, qualifying day, offers real tension on track and a lively evening; Sunday is the race itself.
Can I stay in Dubai for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Yes. Many guests stay in Dubai and travel to Yas Island each day; plan extra time on race day.
Odyssia is an independent hospitality provider on board private yachts and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Formula 1, the FIA or the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers. Marina and on-board experience only: no race tickets are sold or included. Formula 1, F1, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and related names and marks are the property of their respective owners.