Check out these Guinness World Records achieved in Dubai
Tallest building, deepest pool, biggest picture frame…Dubai doesn't do anything by halves. From massive attractions to quirky records, here are some of the coolest Guinness World Records the city proudly holds. Click through the gallery 3 of 12
The world's longest cantilevered building structure
100m high, this dramatic skybridge stretches 230m between two towers, with 67.3m extending outward into the open air.
The world's deepest indoor pool
Clocking in at a jaw dropping 60m and holding a whopping 14 million liters of water, this epic underwater attraction isn't just a pool, it's a full on adventure. playground for divers. Think sunken city vibes, underwater arcade rooms, and record breaking depths
The world's largest and tallest observation wheel
Anchored on Bluewaters Island, this record breaking wheel towers 250m into the sky, nearly twice the height of the London Eye.
The world's tallest hotel
Soaring 356m across 75 stories and home to 528 rooms, find this gleaming golden tower along Sheikh Zayed Road.
The world's largest picture frame
Located in Zabeel Park, this iconic structure stands 150 metres tall and 95 metres wide, perfectly framing views of Old Dubai to the north and New Dubai to the south. Visitors can walk across the glass floored Sky Deck too.
The world's tallest building
Standing at a staggering 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa holds multiple world records, including the tallest freestanding structure, the highest number of stories, the highest outdoor observation deck (at the top on level 148), and even the world's highest restaurant and lounge (At.mosphere on level 133) It's the ultimate bucket list icon towering over Dubai’s skyline.
The world's longest flower display.
A life sized Emirates A380 covered in over 500,000 flowers and plants. Other record holders include an 18 metre Mickey Mouse floral topiary, the tallest of its kind, and a 1 km long flower wall, creating a dreamy, petal packed stroll through the garden.
The world's highest infinity pool.
Perched atop Palm Tower, this luxe sky pool offers 360 panoramic views of Dubai, from the iconic Palm Jumeirah to the majestic Burj Khalifa and glistening Arabian Gulf.
The largest indoor mall aquarium.
Located inside Dubai Mall, this aquatic wonder holds 10 million liters of water and you can walk through a 48 meter tunnel or book experiences like cage snorkelling and shark dives.
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