Tickets for the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have gone on sale, eight months ahead of the November 1 race date. The 5.55km-long Yas Marina Circuit is still being built on Yas Island, but a strong demand is expected.Around 50,000 spectators will be able to see the action on the circuit from covered grandstands.

Included within the circuit is a five-star Yas Marina hotel, a 60m solar-powered Sun Tower for VVIPs, a yacht club, a driving school, a drag racing centre, Karting Centre and Business Park.

Grandstand ticket prices start at $ 435 for three days, with a 20 per cent discount available until May 30. Tickets are available at the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Mall of the Emirates, online or through the hotline - 800 F1.