The glamour and excitement of around-the-clock racing returns to Yas Marina Circuit later this month with the Gulf 12-Hours.

The region’s most gruelling race will see multiple teams from across the globe pit themselves and their cars against each other in two rounds of racing, each lasting six hours, on December 16.

The Circuit will host qualifying rounds for the seventh edition of the Gulf 12-Hours on Friday, December 15, with the big race taking place the following day from 9:00.

Held in true endurance style, the Gulf 12-Hours features both daylight and floodlit races, with some of the most luxurious GT3 cars, including the AMG Mercedes, Lamborghini Huracan, Ferrari 458 and Aston Martin Vantage, tackling the twists and turns of Yas Marina Circuit.

The Lamborghini Huracan at last year’s Gulf 12-Hours.

In a new addition to this year’s Gulf 12-Hours, a host of classic Formula 1 cars will also take to the track in the Gulf Historic series.

The Gulf 12-Hours is not the only motorsport action taking place over the weekend of December 15th and 16th.

The two days will play host to round three of the thrilling Yas Racing Series, featuring the TRD 86 Cup together with the Formula 4 UAE Championship and MRF Challenge.

These races, which feature some of the best young drivers, offer spectators the chance to see the budding F1 stars of the future compete against each other.

While the drama unfolds on the track, race fans will be able to indulge in a three-hour brunch at the Paddock Suite Belgian Café, which the brunch starts when guests arrive for a three-hour feast between noon and 20:00. With prices starting from Dh195 for food and soft drinks and Dh295 for food and hops, this is great way to celebrate the party season with friends and family and experience race day at Yas Marina Circuit.

Guests will also be able to enjoy unrestricted views of the cars as well as a great menu of festive Belgian favourites.

Graff Racing’s car from the 2016 Gulf 12-Hours.

The first of the two six-hour races that make up this year’s Gulf 12-Hours will be held on Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00 with race two following from 17:45 until 23.45. The winners will take to the podium at 11.55pm.

Tickets are available online at www.yasmarinacircuit.com or through the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800.