McElwee says the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the only grand prix in the world where you can brunch while watching the race live. Three-day Paddock-Club access will set you back Dh20,000. There are bars and food stations with a relaxed ambience on the rooftop, whereas downstairs features corporate and syndicated suites with dinner tables set for 8 to 10. All 21 grand prix around the world boast a Paddock Club, but with 7,500 seats spread across three floors, Abu Dhabi’s is “well in excess of anyone else”, according to Nick McElwee, Yas Marina Circuit’s sales and marketing director. This is where the movers and shakers of the business world rub shoulders with the rich, the famous, and the F1 racing elite.

Diabolito’s two-storey rooftop has the best views. Italian restaurant Cipriani and Mediterranean Diabolito both offer a look at the racing action across the water from their outdoor à la carte dining seats. A two-day package, with access to the F1 concerts, lunch and an open champagne and spirits bar, costs US$4,950 (Dh18,184). Former guests have included Rachel Hunter and Pixie Lott.

There are also some smaller yachts with large flybridges, which are great for entertaining.”į1 party specialists Amber Lounge is selling tickets for its 30-metre yacht, where you can watch the race and mingle with celebrity VIPs, as well as F1 drivers past and present. “Tri-deck yachts are always popular because they have an excellent view of the track. “These can host lavish parties in the most luxurious surroundings,” says managing partner Jane Daly. Prices range from Dh220,000 to Dh2 million (including berthing). Leasing business Eden Yachting still has several available, including a 35-metre (tri deck) and a 26m yacht, both of which boast views of the track. As well as the mega-yachts belonging to the super-rich, there are others that can be rented out for the weekend, mainly for corporate-hospitality events. The waters of Yas Marina will be teeming with yachts. Whether you prefer to picnic with the kids, soak up the atmosphere in a Jacuzzi on a yacht, or sit so close to the track that you can smell the fumes, Jessica Hill’s got you covered for the best options to watch the region’s biggest racing event, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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