Dubai Autodrome

In the southeast of Dubai you will find the Dubai Autodrome, which is the motorsports circuit of Dubai. This popular race circuit is part of Dubai Motor City where all kind of race events take place.

The circuit of the Dubai Autodrome is 5.39 km (3.35 mi) long and was opened in 2004 to bring the Formula 1 to Dubai. The track has four racing configurations, two additional non-racing sections and is sanctioned by the FIA, which means that Formula 1 races can be held at this circuit. This hasn’t happened yet though, as the Formula 1 race of the United Arab Emirates went to the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Although the Formula 1 race doesn’t take place at the Dubai Autodrome, several other important races already do or did take place here, like the FIA GT Championship, the UAE Clio Cup, the A1 Grand Prix, the Dubai 24 Hour, the UAE Touring Car Championship, the Porsche Cup Middle East, the NGK Racing Series, the UAE Clio Cup and the UAE Sportbikes Championship.

If you want to enjoy a racing experience at the circuit of the Dubai Autodrome there are several possibilities available. You can for example book a Renault Clio Cup-race car, a Ferrari GT, or even a Formula 1 like car which you can drive by yourself.

At the Dubai Autodrome you can also find a Kartdrome, where you can go karting. The Dubai Kartdrome has an indoor and outdoor track. The largest track is an impressive outdoor track, which is a 1.2 km (0.75 mi) long international standard karting track with several features such as a bridge and a tunnel. At this track the UAE championship karting is usually being hosted. If you are older than the age of 7, which is likely the case, you can drive a kart yourself at one of these tracks. Suits, helmets, balaclavas and gloves are included when you book a kart-session.