The championship featured a mix of professional and amateur drivers, competing in Formula 3 cars that conform to the FIA Formula 3 regulations for the championship.
This was the fourth season of the championship and was won by Guanyu Zhou for Abu Dhabi Racing by Prema.
The season consisted of five consecutive weekends in January and February 2021.
To combat possible travel and quarantine regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the season consisted only of races in the United Arab Emirates.
Points were awarded to the top ten drivers.