You will fly at a height of 1,680 km.
A few months ago we told you that the longest was in Puerto Rico, but now a new Guinness record and we had to tell you.
Are you addicted to strong emotions? Would you like to know what your body feels at 150 km per hour suspended at a height of 1,680 meters?
You have the opportunity to do so by traveling to Ras al Khaimah , north of the Arabian Peninsula in Arab Emirates . Specifically, you will have to reach the Jebel Jais mountain, one of the highest in the Emirates 1,680 meters above sea level.
Would you dare with the longest zip line in the world?
Since February this new tourist attraction awaits the craziest adventurers, and it's no joke, its length is equivalent to 28 soccer fields , a total of 2.83 kilometers covered in about 3 minutes . Pure adrenaline!
"We hope to receive the largest number of visitors and we trust that Jebel Jais Flight , the longest zip line in the world, will bring considerable recognition to the United Arab Emirates. As well as propelling the destination into the top global adventure tourism leagues," said Haitham Mattar, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, at the opening.
The thrill seekers they will be suspended above the mountain to take the flight of head, which superheroes , yes, fully equipped up to a platform suspended in the air (also the first in the world). The only restriction is the weight: a maximum of 150 kg and a minimum of 45 kg.
The adventurers will reach this platform also suspended.
"The trip comprises two main zip line cables, which allows friends and family to live the experience together ”, explained Ricardo Lizano, COO of Toro Verde, the most important zip line operator in the world, at the opening.
And also those responsible for the ‘Monster’ zip line in Puerto Rico, which managed to enter the Guinness Book of Records in July for its 2.2 km , now superseded by the new Emirates zip line.
A total of 200 people per day are expected to pass through Ras Al Khaimah , which is equivalent to 100,000 per year. A very ambitious project to promote one of the most natural areas near Dubai.
This new activity is added to hiking trails, cycling routes and a observation deck at 1,300 meters high. All this, and according to the owners, with maximum respect for the national park and the environment.