If Valentine’s Day is quality time wrapped around the monotonous dinner and movie date with your significant other, then STOP. Cancel your dinner reservations and get a refund on those movie tickets because we’ve got a few adrenaline pumping ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in the UAE, petrolhead style. Hop in the car, burnout out of the garage, and whip your camera out because you’re bound to cherish these memories for a lifetime (if not more)!
Formula Yas 3000
The closest thing to professional circuit racing, the Formula Yas 3000 is a thrilling experience for both, seasoned racers and enthusiastic petrolheads. Developed by Formula 1 engineering team Cosworth, the 3000cc V6 motor that powers this vehicle allows it to accelerate to 100km/h in 2.8-seconds and hit a top speed of 210 km/h around the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. For those obsessed with speed, you simply can’t go wrong.
Price: AED 1,850 per person
Audi R8 V10 Thrill
Coming across the stunning Audi R8 V10 is an experience in itself; driving one, even more so. The slower welcome laps around the challenging Dubai Autodrome start off in an Audi TT, while the gutsy 5.2-liter R8 stands ready. Four unforgettable hot laps with an instructor alongside highlighting racing lines so you can maximize your speed, and you’ll be smiling, maybe giggling and chuckling too.
Price: AED 1,525 per person
Al Ain Raceway International Kart Circuit
Far more attainable on the affordable scale yet just as exhilarating, a day out go-karting at the Al Ain Raceway is bound to be fun and memorable. The 15-minute Arrive & Drive sessions allow visitors to blast down the 1.6-kilometer long international circuit in top-of-the-range, race-prepared karts. For the added competitive spirit, individual lap time print-outs along with a performance graph and statistical information are provided to every driver at the end of the session.
Price: AED 120 per person
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