Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Unveils Immersive Dining Experience Celebrating Emilia-Romagna

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has shifted gears once again with the launch of an all-new restaurant:  Gran Tour Emilia. Guest can look forward to a one-of-a-kind dining destination that takes them on a flavorful journey through Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Celebrated as both the birthplace of Ferrari and one of the world’s richest food cultures, Emilia-Romagna inspires a restaurant that blends authentic Italian gastronomy with the unmistakable iconography of Ferrari design.

On Friday, September 19, the grand opening of Gran Tour Emilia took place at the heart of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, bringing together VIP guests, key stakeholders, media representatives and valued Diamond Passholders with the highest year-to-date F&B spend received an exclusive first look at the new dining destination.

From the streets of Modena to the soul of Maranello, every dish at Gran Tour Emilia is a stop on a flavorful road trip through some of Italy’s most iconic towns. The restaurant blends authentic regional cuisine with Ferrari’s legendary craftsmanship, creating a dining experience that is equal parts gourmet indulgence and design spectacle.

Gran Tour Emilia invites guests to Find That Ferrari Feeling. Warm terracotta walls, oak floors and supple leather seating evoke the interiors of a Ferrari GT, while wireframe car sculptures, vintage headlights and Ferrari model displays tell the story of an automotive legend.

Through a beautiful glass façade, guests of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can glimpse into the heart of the restaurant: a Ferrari Red kitchen island designed by renowned Italian designer Angelo Po, where chefs prepare dishes live, turning seasonal Emilia-Romagna ingredients into edible works of art.

Each plate is a handcrafted postcard from Italy’s culinary heartland. Highlights include:

•    Cappelletti Cacio e Pepe – Homemade pasta filled with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and a butter-sage emulsion
•    Risotto Modena – Aged Parmigiano Reggiano di Vacche Rosse with Aceto Balsamico di Modena Etichetta Rossa
•    Melanzana Parma – A refined twist on eggplant parmigiana
•    Tortelloni di Ricotta alla Modenese – A tribute to Enzo Ferrari’s hometown
•    Five Tomato Pasta – Light, flavorful, and bursting with umami

The restaurant also features a dedicated mixology counter, tiled with traditional Emilia-Romagna roof tiles, serves signature zero-proof cocktails like Dry Lambrusco, 0.0 Negroni, and Martini 0.0.

Whether guests are refueling after a day of thrills at the award-winning theme park or savoring a leisurely meal while their children enjoy the rides, Gran Tour Emilia is designed to ignite emotions and captivate the senses. Each visit promises a journey through Italy’s culinary soul, leaving guests with both hearts and appetites full of unforgettable memories.

Gran Tour Emilia is now open at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for guests to enjoy.

For more information please visit: https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/