You will perhaps need nerves of steel as you whiz down at electric speeds on zip wire and battle dizzying heights. Ziplining is a whole new ball game for adrenaline seekers. But for people who like to knowingly grapple with danger the thrill is as good as it gets even if you have to shell out a few hundred dollars for a brief but terrifying ride. Here are some fantastic rides that you must try in the UAE especially if you are an adventure junkie.
The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) zipline has earned itself a Guinness book of world record for being the longest Zipline in the world. At a staggering 2.8 kms, it is equivalent to 28 soccer fields end to end. Not only this but this super racy and adrenaline packed adventure will allow racers to throttle at speeds of 150 kms per hour, face down in a super hero position. With two lines to share with family and friends and also for moral support, it does not get better than this. The RAK tourism development authority has left no stone unturned to offer an attractive package. For people who can afford it, ziplining here includes a helicopter ride to and from the destination, with trained zipliners managing the line. The turnover from one rider to the other is very fast at just 5 minutes gap. The zipline at RAK is different from its cosmopolitan counterparts. Bereft of towers, the starting and finish point are right in between the Rocky Mountains offering its riders a panoramic view and also a good height of 1680 metres above sea level.
Adventure enthusiasts are in for super fun and enthralling time at Aventura. The park boasts of 88 different outdoor challenges for novices to hone their skills as well as a treetop zipline to try your ziplining prowess. For people who wish to later on partake in the jaw dropping RAK zipline, this one is great for a refresher course. It is so unique that you can easily undertake a trip to this park as a solo rider or with your friends for a unique team building experience. The park is friendly for kids as well and has several challenges lined up at a lower height especially for them.
The stunning Dubai Marina offers a breath-taking view as you zipline over it. Hailed as the longest urban zipline, you would feel like an eagle as you soar through the sky at enviable speeds. For people who are new to the world of ziplining and want to have a go at something more professional, this line offers a mesmerising ride at a good stretch of 1 km at the speed of 60 kms per hour. The line is suspended at a height of 175 metres. Of course riders need to be strapping and medically fit to have a go. The minimum height, weight and age requirements are mandatory. Riders have to be in the age group of 12 to 65 years, at least 130 cms tall and weigh 50 to 100 kgs to be able to undertake this ride. The cost is AED 1200 for a package for two.
This park is famous for its white water rafting but what adventure junkies don’t know is that it has a pretty invigorating ziplining course on offer. The zipline is suspended over the Wadi lakes, so you get an exciting view of fellow rafters navigating torrid rapids. As you master the line you can move on to the other aerial based thrill activities that are on offer, like the wake boarding, surf spot, air park and a climbing wall. So unleash your inner monkey and have a whale of time enjoying these exciting sky activities.
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