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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 17:01

Update on my response from FW, after speaking to a very nice chap who explained the current situation with maintenance, I received two complimentary tickets to FW to enable us to take our next visitors to FW. Since the tickets were free our DD and friend decided to go, even though they knew Formula Rosso wasn't on and said they still had a good time. Thank you Ferrari World for your good level of customer service. thats really nice to hear that they did that ... yey !

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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 16:13

Update on my response from FW, after speaking to a very nice chap who explained the current situation with maintenance, I received two complimentary tickets to FW to enable us to take our next visitors to FW. Since the tickets were free our DD and friend decided to go, even though they knew Formula Rosso wasn't on and said they still had a good time. Thank you Ferrari World for your good level of customer service.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 15:26

We went to Ferrari World, 2 weeks ago on a Friday. We arrived as it opened at 12.00 and we had the place to ourselves. The big ride only opened at 3pm, the queue was less than 30 minutes. The place started to fill up around 5pm, just as we were leaving. You can also buy VIP tickets to bypass the queue, we didn't bother so I don't know how expensive they are. We thought it was a very pleasant day out and really enjoyed ourselves and I certainly wouldn't write it off at all !.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:24

we wanted to go in may and were told the main ride was closed "only as a temporary measure whilst maintenance work is carried out" .... thanks for the heads up mushypeas!

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:06

:) no problem ... I think they dont want the place heaving with tourists all the time ! What a shame. Thanks for letting us know, or we'd have gone along all unaware with our guests next time we were in AD.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 13:09

:) no problem ... I think they dont want the place heaving with tourists all the time !

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 12:57

I have guests over and they went last week and were not allowed in without a reservation. Prior to that the secretary in my office went over with a bunch of her friends and they were also turned away and told that they need a reservation. They were told that they recived a memo from Hotel management ! Have you tried post christmas 2010 . I am talking about after ramadan for the first incident and last week for the 2nd. My apologies mushy peas just rang and managed to book them in for coffee and cake, minimum spend 100 aed each had to leave credit card details to confirm the booking and got a ref number that they will have to quote to security at the gate. Hope it works! Thanks for the heads up, we were there at Easter with my niece and drove straight in after telling security we were going for coffee and on numerous previous occasions just to take photos and have a look around

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 12:22

BTW you cant just walk into Emirates Palace hotel. You need a reservation at either one of the resturants or the spas or a room ! Errrrr no you don't, we often take visitors, went to see the Christmas tree, take photos and have coffee and cake. I have guests over and they went last week and were not allowed in without a reservation. Prior to that the secretary in my office went over with a bunch of her friends and they were also turned away and told that they need a reservation. They were told that they recived a memo from Hotel management ! Have you tried post christmas 2010 . I am talking about after ramadan for the first incident and last week for the 2nd.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 12:12

I went with some vouchers as well because I didn't think it would be worth paying the full price and man was I right! The place is very disappointing to say the least - it is much more catered to children than to adults... It's more interesting for car fanatics than for those who just want to go to an amusement park. Was in and out in about 1.5 hours tops! Half the rides weren't working as well...

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 12:00

I certainly wouldn't waste my money going to Ferrari World again anyway. The time I went we stood for 1.5 hours in the queue for the Rosso ride and then it broke down. Only one other ride was working that day, but they didn't tell us that when we bought our tickets - complete waste of time and money. Grrrrrrrrrrr. This was our experience too. We would never bother going again. The place lacked atmosphere and the rides were constantly breaking down.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:59

Thanks for the info, we've got friends coming in a couple of weeks and will be taking them there, so good to know about the timings. Just got a phone call back from FW and this is only a temporary measure whilst maintenance work is carried out hope to have it fully operational in a few weeks. So it's best to check their website before setting off.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:56

BTW you cant just walk into Emirates Palace hotel. You need a reservation at either one of the resturants or the spas or a room ! Errrrr no you don't, we often take visitors, went to see the Christmas tree, take photos and have coffee and cake.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:49

Thanks for the info, we've got friends coming in a couple of weeks and will be taking them there, so good to know about the timings.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:47

I certainly wouldn't waste my money going to Ferrari World again anyway. The time I went we stood for 1.5 hours in the queue for the Rosso ride and then it broke down. Only one other ride was working that day, but they didn't tell us that when we bought our tickets - complete waste of time and money. Grrrrrrrrrrr. My DH and stepson went and neither of the two big rides were working,however,they were given two free tickets to go at another time.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:44

We've often just walked into the Emirates Palace Hotel. The first time we went was December 24th last year, when they had extra security laid on for all the people who went just to have a look at the $11 million Christmas tree, but we've been a few times since then and it was always completely free entry, no need for a reservation. We always note how favourably it compares with the Burj Al Arab, in that way :) I wonder if their policy has changed recently, then, Mushy Peas?

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:30

I certainly wouldn't waste my money going to Ferrari World again anyway. The time I went we stood for 1.5 hours in the queue for the Rosso ride and then it broke down. Only one other ride was working that day, but they didn't tell us that when we bought our tickets - complete waste of time and money. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:12

We just walked into the plpace hotel last year. I hope no rules were broken! :O

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 10:53

My husband and son went on a friday with the Go nabbit voucher a couple of months ago and although it was very busy they had a fantstic time. They had to pay extra for the Rosso but didnt mind doing that. If you get a VIP ticket, you dont have to wait in line for any of the rides. It can get crowded on the weekends but thats inevitable. BTW you cant just walk into Emirates Palace hotel. You need a reservation at either one of the resturants or the spas or a room !

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 10:34

Unless you plan to go at a weekend. Our visitors were planning a full day visit to AD today, The Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and Ferrari World, just checked FW website before they left and Formula Rosso, the main ride (and the only real reason it's worth visiting) was not operational by their update. So I phoned to confirm and was informed it now only runs on Thursdays after 6.00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday after 3.00 p.m. Visitors can't go at the weekend as they have a busy schedule and really it's best to stay away at weekends if possible to avoid the crowds, well there will be no crowds at all now during the week if this is their permanent scheduling for their main attraction. I have filled in FW's on line feedback form, let's see what their response is. :(

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