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Time Out Dubai
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
9 weird Dubai world records you probably didn't know about
Did you know Dubai has the tallest building in the world? Of course you did. But we bet there are some weird Dubai world titles you definitely don't know about. The city loves a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, and we've dug out some of the strangest achievements so you can use them as a fun fact, or in your next pub quiz. Here are the 9 of Dubai's weird and wonderful world records Tallest crisp packet structure On Thursday June 6 2024, Lay's managed to make the tallest crisp packet structure – now surely that counts as a weird Dubai world record. Creating the shape of a crisp packet, the sculpture stood at over four metres tall and made history in the Carrefour store at Ibn Battuta Mall. Unfortunately, you can't see it if you visit the store today, but think of it as you browse the aisles doing your weekly shop. Largest flower arrangement/structure (Credit: Dubai Miracle Garden) Even the humble flowerbed is seen as a plot from which to grow a world record in Dubai. Miracle Gardens is teaming with green-thumbed gurus, and their funky floral efforts have landed them in the record books since 2016. Hailed for pruning the largest flower arrangement/structure known to man, their petal-version of an Airbus A380 measures 72.95m by 78.34m, and towers 21.98m above the dropped jaws of guests. Largest shawarma-tasting (Credit: Flayva) A recent, yet tasty, entry on this list as Flayva food hall at Al Ghurair Centre hosted the world's largest shawarma-tasting event on Thursday October 10 2024. A total of 312 participants munched on more than 900 shawarmas by Allo Beirut. Every participant needed to take at least one bite of three varieties of shawarma – chicken, spicy chicken and chicken avocado in case you were curious – for the record to be valid. Largest fortune cookie Dubai world records: Dragon Mart is home to the world's largest fortune cookie (Credit: Dragon Mart) Unveiled as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for Dragon Mart, the fortune cookie weighs a total of 2.286 kilograms and stands at 30cm tall and 58 cm in length. But your eyes don't deceive you, pictured above is a huge larger-than-life sculpture version of the record-breaking fortune cookie which stands at four metres tall and six metres wide which sits next to the real cookie. Largest synchronised car dance Achieved on March 5 2022, 265 cars helped break the record in Dubai to bag a record for Sony Playstation. To mark the launch of the Gran Turismo 7 game, vehicles from 4x4s to supercars all got into formation. Cool right? Longest line of pies Credit: Adobe Anyone hungry? One of the tastiest Dubai world records, some 2,209 perfect pies were lined up on January 4 2021, filed by USA Pears, Emirates Culinary Guild and Jumeirah Creekside Hotel to form a lip-smackin' record. Longest wheelie (distance) on a quad bike (ATV) Sheikh Zayed Road in the modern day Credit: Canva 60 clicks is a fair old distance to cover. But ever thought about it while doing a wheelie on a quad bike? Us neither. But that didn't deter the intrepid Abdulla Al Hattawi, who managed to steer his ATV 60km while pulling a wheelie along Sheikh Zayed Road on January 2018, winning him one of the coolest Dubai world records. Al Hattawi then bagged another record in June 2022 when he travelled the greatest distance performing a quad bike (ATV) wheelie whilst balancing a person on shoulders. Longest underwater live radio broadcast (unsupported) Did video really kill the radio star? Or did it just send them under the sea? Atlantis The Palm holds the unusual record of hosting the longest underwater live radio broadcast at its Atlantis Ambassador Lagoon aquarium on May 13 2017. Radio presenter Stu Tolan was the man to take the plunge, staying submerged three metres down in an 11m litre tank for five hours, 25 minutes and 25 seconds. Turn it up! Fastest police car in service Credit: Supplied Dubai Police's Bugatti Veyron supercar set one of the craziest world records as the fastest police car in the world in April 2016. Blazing down Sheikh Zayed Road at 400kmph is now possible for the Dubai Police force, if the traffic doesn't stop them first. Dubai Police reclaimed the record from the Italian police force, which previously held the record of fastest fleet car with the Lamborghini Gallardo, capable of zipping around at speeds of up to 370kmph. The Bugatti Veyron topped that by 37kmph, coming it at a total top speed of 407kmph. Most people to parachute from a balloon simultaneously (Credit: Guinness World Records) Skydivers can be spotted all day, every da,y plummeting to earth above The Palm. But rarely do you see more than a handful falling in tandem. Which is why the world record of 25 thrill seekers simultaneously descending from a balloon makes for quite the spectacle. An adrenaline-fuelled day and a record to take home, this record was made all the way back on February 10 2013 at Skydive Dubai. Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 amazing things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list The best Saturday brunches in Dubai to try this weekend (whatever your budget) You need to try these brunches at least once Here's how to eat at 12 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Yes, even at the Burj Al Arab
Khaleej Times
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Drive, Dine, and Win: Flayva's Sizzling Street Food Adventure Comes with a Grand Prize!
Enjoy delicious meals from 21 unique homegrown brands and you could be cruising in an Exeed LX SUV If you thought street food was just about satisfying your cravings, think again! Flayva, the buzzing street-food inspired food hall at Al Ghurair Centre, is about to take your dining experience up a gear - literally! For the next six weeks, every bite you take could bring you closer to driving away in a sleek new Exeed LX SUV. So, buckle up, foodies, because this is one delicious journey you won't want to miss! So, how to get in the race? Running until April 22, every visit to Flayva could put you in the driver's seat of this stunning premium SUV and the rules are simple - spend Dh50 or more at any of Flayva's incredible food outlets, and you'll be eligible to enter the exciting raffle! The raffle booklet is available right next to the stunning Exeed LX display at the Customer Service desk - so don't forget to grab yours! But the excitement doesn't stop there! On April 25 ten lucky finalists will be chosen and invited to an electrifying roadshow event. Virgin Radio presenters will take the stage for a thrilling grand finale, where one lucky winner will be announced live and handed the keys to the stunning Exeed LX SUV! And the best part? The remaining nine finalists won't leave empty-handed - they'll receive exclusive giveaways from some of Al Ghurair Centre's top retailers, including Essenzi Perfumes, Chemist Warehouse, No Limit, Nishat Linen, The Face Shop, and more - talk about a win-win situation! A foodie's paradise with a side of excitement As if the chance to win a luxury SUV wasn't enough, Flayva promises a culinary adventure with an incredible variety of street-food delights. Foodies can explore a diverse selection of flavors, from sizzling Turkish kebabs and zesty Korean bites to comforting Filipino classics and exquisite Japanese delicacies. With 21 unique homegrown concepts at full capacity, Flayva is a melting pot of global cuisines ready to satisfy every craving. Whether you're craving rich Lebanese grills, the spice-laden goodness of Indian curries, or the umami-packed taste of authentic Indonesian dishes, Flayva is the ultimate destination for a dynamic dining experience. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Flayva at Al Ghurair Centre, dig into your favourite street eats, and you might just find yourself behind the wheel of a brand-new Exeed LX SUV!
