Set Sail for Abu Dhabi
25-27 Feb, Yas Marina
The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show is all set to cruise towards the capital. 25 of the world’s most ingeniously designed yachts will be on display at the show, including Silver Zwei, the world’s longest all-aluminum yacht. The social highlight of the yachting extravaganza is the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Gala Dinner on the 24th. Big boy toys and a chance for ladies to play dress up, seriously… you have no excuse to ignore this event!
 

Ready-Set-Go!
5-6 Feb, Yas Circuit
The start of Yas Marina Circuit’s 2010 calendar welcomes the return of the popular GP2 Asia Series along with a healthy double-dose of excellent local races: the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East and Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Challenge. Established in 2008, GP2 Asia Series is an extension of the highly successful GP2 Main Series that will see as many as 10 veteran drivers progress into this season’s F1.
 

Thunder from Down-Under
19-20 Feb, Yas Circuit
Suite up guys! The Australian V8 Supercars Championship series is set to thrill local crowds this month as the Fords and the Holdens bump and grind around the circuit in their first ever night race. The V8 Supercars will also be the first to use Yas Marina Circuit’s “Corkscrew”. ‘What is that’, you ask? Log on to our website for the answer: www.abudhabitempo.com
 

Howzzat!
9-13 Feb, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium/Dubai Intl. Stadium
Cricket fans and enthusiasts, heads up! One of the worlds biggest ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers is scheduled to be played in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A total of 17 matches will be played over five days with Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium hosting six group stage matches. The event will see two groups battle it out on the field with Ireland, Scotland, Afghanistan and the USA making up Group A while Kenya, the Netherlands, Canada and the UAE form Group B.