Sky Views: Dubai's new attraction features daring swing, slide from skyscraper

Sitting atop the Address Dubai at 219.5 metres above the ground, Sky view Dubai takes city sightseers to new heights as a super speedy elevator takes you straight to level 53.

The novel attraction from Emaar, a three-fold experience comprising Sky Observatory, Sky Glass Slide and Sky Edge Walk, is undoubtedly an Instragrammable destination even for the most reluctant social media users.

Adrenalin seekers and even nascent brave hearts will be exhilarated by its unbridled fun.

Though signing a mandatory waver can raise many eyebrows, but brushing aside all doubts seems the only way forward if one’s already come this far, in pursuit of some unusual thrill.

This action-filled recreational activity begins when people don the black jumpsuits. Petrification gradually turns into exhilaration as a white and green helmet is then handed out.

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Guests are then ushered into a lobby, the final waiting point, before thrill seekers hit the edge to commence the memorable vantage walk.

Here, a cheerful trainer gives a safety briefing, clipping people to the harness with carabiners and advises them on how to apply the brakes whenever one decides to swing away from the ledge.

Then the panoramic walk along the ridge begins — with breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Road on the right.