Paddock Club Abu Dhabi vs superyacht hospitality: which is better for 2026?
Over a decade in luxury hospitality, with Odyssia hosting guests trackside at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2025.
At most races, the Paddock Club is the top of F1 hospitality. In Abu Dhabi there is a second option you will not find at many circuits: watching from a superyacht moored trackside in Yas Marina. Here is how the two compare for the 2026 Grand Prix, Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December.
What is the Paddock Club in Abu Dhabi?
The Paddock Club is Formula 1’s official hospitality, in suites above the team garages on the start-finish straight. It is sold through Formula 1’s official hospitality channels, and usually includes a race-weekend programme such as a pit lane walk. Odyssia does not sell Paddock Club passes.
What is superyacht hospitality at Yas Marina?
Yas Marina sits inside the circuit. Our hospitality superyacht, 65 metres long, is moored at Berth 40, one of the most dramatic corners of the track. Guests have the decks, salons and sundeck from 1 pm to 2 am, with gourmet dining and free-flowing Champagne, DJ sets, live race coverage on screens and after-race concert access.
Paddock Club vs superyacht: the comparison
| Paddock Club | Superyacht at Yas Marina | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Above the team garages | On the water, trackside in Yas Marina |
| View | Pit lane and start-finish straight | The cars passing the marina, from the decks |
| Atmosphere | Formal, close to the teams | Private party: lounges, sundeck, DJ, until 2 am |
| Food & drinks | Premium dining and bar | Gourmet dining with free-flowing Champagne, fine wines and premium spirits |
| Concerts | Depends on the package | After-race concert access included |
| Groups | Seats in a shared suite | One guest, a group, or a private yacht for 20 to 200 |
| Price | Set by Formula 1’s official channels | From AED 7,500 per person per day |
Which one should you choose?
- Choose the Paddock Club if being next to the teams and the pit lane matters most
- Choose a superyacht for comfort, privacy, a party atmosphere and the marina setting
- For clients or a team, a private superyacht gives you your own space, branding and menu for 20 to 200 guests
Superyacht packages for the 2026 Grand Prix
Friday from AED 7,500, Saturday AED 15,000, race day Sunday AED 25,000 and Saturday + Sunday AED 30,000, saving AED 10,000, per person, plus 5% VAT. See how it works, the corporate packages and our guide to Abu Dhabi F1 tickets.
Questions
Is the Paddock Club better than a yacht in Abu Dhabi?
It depends on what you want. The Paddock Club puts you above the team garages and the pit lane. A superyacht in Yas Marina gives you a private, more relaxed setting on the water, with food, drinks, DJ sets and after-race concert access from 1 pm to 2 am.
Does Odyssia sell Paddock Club passes?
No. Odyssia sells hospitality on superyachts moored in Yas Marina, from AED 7,500 per person per day, and private superyachts for 20 to 200 guests.
How much is superyacht hospitality at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
From AED 7,500 per person for Friday, AED 15,000 for Saturday, AED 25,000 for race day and AED 30,000 for Saturday + Sunday, saving AED 10,000, plus 5% VAT.
Can a company host clients on a yacht instead of the Paddock Club?
Yes. A private superyacht for the full race weekend hosts 20 to 200 guests, with your own programme, from AED 800,000 + VAT for the yacht, berth, passes and crew; catering, entertainment and branding are tailored by Odyssia.
Where is the yacht moored?
At Berth 40 in Yas Marina, inside the circuit, one of the most dramatic corners of the track.
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. 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. Yas Marina and the artists named are shown for information only.