UAE’s Longest Zipline Breaks Guinness Record — 130 km/h Speed Feels Like Flying

▲The world’s longest zipline in the UAE to open in December. (Photo /jebeljais.ae website)

By Rita

For travelers who are always seeking thrilling and highly challenging experiences that are anything but ordinary, this country might just make it onto your travel bucket list.According to Lonely Planet,the world’s longest zipline will open this December on Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, spanning a total length three times that of the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa.

Much anticipated, just how thrilling is this zipline located 1,934 meters above sea level? Its exact length has not yet been disclosed, but it has been confirmed that it will set a Guinness World Record. The steel cables alone weigh a total of 7 tons, and its dual-track design allows families and friends to experience it together.

▲The world’s longest zipline reaches speeds of up to 130 km/h. (Photo /jebeljais.ae website)

Riders will launch in a near “Superman” position, soar through the air, and land on a suspended platform before transferring to a second track, eventually touching down after about 300 meters. Once open, the zipline is expected to accommodate 350 riders per day, with top speeds reaching up to 130 km/h. The local tourism authority stated that they aim to offer visitors a flying-like experience, as if they were birds.