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Catch F1 action at Abu Dhabi's 'unique' hotel track

April 22 - 28, 2009
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Bahraini race fans wanting to watch the final Formula 1 action in Abu Dhabi should be able to book into the five-star Yas Hotel to catch the action close up.

The inaugural Etihaad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009 is scheduled to take place at the new F1 circuit has been touted as the world's most 'unique track' which snakes through the hotel.

The cars will travel at speed down a short straight between the hotel's two main buildings and under a pedestrian bridge linking them, giving spectators the best possible view.

The hotel will house 499 bedrooms ranging from a standard room through to Presidential Suites and will include leisure and restaurant facilities with a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The room costs and booking details have yet to be announced.

The race weekend will be staged from October 30, 31 and November 1 on the $40-billion development of Yas Island.

Yas Island is a natural 2,550 hectare island located to the east of Abu Dhabi island. As well as the FIA-sanctioned GP racetrack and hotel, it will also feature a Ferrari theme park, golf courses, large retail area, a water park, other hotel accommodation, marinas and a polo club.







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