Yas Marina grandstand guide
Updated 4 November 2026 · Checked against official sources
Yas Marina has a seat for every budget, from the grass of Abu Dhabi Hill to suites over the track. Here is what you see from each stand.
The grandstands at a glance
| Grandstand | Where | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Main Grandstand | Start/finish straight | The start, pit stops and finish. Covered seating and some of the most accessible seats. |
| North Grandstand | Turn 5 hairpin | Heavy braking and overtaking. Also one of the most accessible stands. |
| North Straight | Between Turns 5 and 6 | The long straight out of the hairpin, with a big screen. |
| West Straight | Back straight, before Turn 6 | Cars at top speed before the braking zone. |
| West Grandstand | Turns 6–7 | The big stop at the end of the back straight, a prime overtaking spot. |
| Marina Grandstand | Approach to Turn 9 | Yachts and the marina behind the track. |
| South Grandstand | Turn 9, the southern tip | The sweeping Turn 9 with the marina backdrop. |
| Abu Dhabi Hill | Turns 2–4 | General admission on the grass. No reserved seats, so arrive early. Stairs only. |
What tickets cost
Starting prices reported when 2026 tickets went on sale: general admission (Abu Dhabi Hill) from about AED 1,695 for four days; grandstands from about AED 2,395 to AED 5,500 depending on the stand; the North Yas Suite from about AED 5,600, including a Pit Lane Walk; and premium hospitality from about AED 7,995 to AED 16,995 or more. Check the official seller for live prices.
Good to know
- Every race ticket includes that day's after-race concert, first come, first served.
- Tickets work only in the official Abu Dhabi GP app. Screenshots and printouts are not accepted.
- Main and North Grandstands have the most accessible seats, with one free companion ticket for accessible seats.
PLAN THE WHOLE WEEKEND
Get the Ultimate Guide
Grandstand chooser, where to stay, 5-day itineraries, dining, a budget planner and the live Circuit Navigator for your phone.
SEE THE GUIDE · FROM £9.99Sources
- Gulf News: Abu Dhabi 2026 F1 tickets, everything you need to know
- GrandPrixGuides: Abu Dhabi grandstand guide
- Abu Dhabi GP official FAQ
Abu Dhabi Race Guide is independent and not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA, Yas Marina Circuit or the event organisers. Details can change, so always confirm with official sources before you book or travel.
More free guides: Abu Dhabi GP 2026 schedule · Getting to Yas Marina Circuit · Abu Dhabi GP 2026 concerts · What to bring & bag policy · Hotels near Yas Marina Circuit · Abu Dhabi weather in December · Things to do in race week