The official opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the first theme park dedicated to the history and identity of the Maranello marque, took place on November 30th.

The ceremony took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with over two thousand guests: among them, Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini. Representing the Maranello company were President Luca di Montezemolo, Vice-president Piero Ferrari, Managing Director Amedeo Felisa and Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Team Principal Stefano Domenicali, along with the drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

The show, entitled "Power meets Elegance" took its inspiration from the history of Abu Dhabi and Ferrari and ended with an amazing firework display, which lit up the sky over the 200,000 square meter roof of the Park.

"I wish to thank everyone involved in turning this dream into reality, especially our partners and the authorities here in Abu Dhabi," commented President Montezemolo. "Six years ago, this park was just an idea, maybe one that was a bit too ambitious: now it has become a reality. The park represents the combination of innovative technology and tradition and is aimed not just at Ferrari fans and car enthusiasts but at the whole family."

"Today is an important day because the name of Italy is joined to the biggest theme park in the world linked with the automobile and only Ferrari could pull off something like this. I hope that this structure can in some small way play a part in strengthening the links between two cultures," concluded Montezemolo.

Thousands of people have visited the Park, where 86,000 square meters are under cover, since it opened back on the 4th November.