Tickets for the first Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will go on sale at the end of March and a strong demand is expected, said the organisers of the race.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the first ever F1 event in the UAE, and the last race of the 2009 season.

Organised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM), will be held from October 30 to November 1, the event will be held at the new Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island.

Formula 1 Paddock Club and Grandstand seats may also be booked online at yasmarinacircuit.com.

The first Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will offer UAE businesses a unique platform to build deeper relationships with existing and potential customers, employees and suppliers, said Richard Cregan, general team manager, ADMM.

“The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix offers a unique opportunity for businesses in the UAE to show their support and be associated with this historic milestone for the country,” he added.

“People will always remember the company that took them to the first ever Grand Prix in the UAE.”

Cregan believes the event offers a perfect opportunity for companies to create impact from an investment and to leverage their involvement whether as a host or as a sponsor.

“One of the most pleasing aspects of our job at ADMM is the ability to be able to introduce a whole community to the excitement of motorsport in a way that works for business and families,” he continued.

“For example, I would encourage human resource managers to think about how they can build an employee motivation scheme around the event.”

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has secured significant sponsorship from leading UAE and international companies.

Further opportunities exist for other UAE based businesses and international companies doing business in the Emirates.– TradeArabia News Service