Author: Asia Book of Records Team

CLYMB Abu Dhabi, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, set a record for being the largest indoor climbing wall of the world. Rising a whopping 138 feet high, it has thirteen routes to reach the top, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

The Maze Tower at Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, UAE, set a record for having the largest vertical maze in the world.  The building was developed by Al Rostimani and comprises 57 floors. The skyscraper is home to office and residential space, in addition to a rooftop swimming pool. From the outside, a vertical maze travels up the front and back of this building, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

Formula Rossa at  Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, UAE, set a record for being the fastest rollercoaster of the world. It is the most intimidating rollercoaster in the world and runs at a breath-taking speed of 240 kmph, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

The Dubai Metro Red Line in UAE, set a record for being the longest driverless metro line in the world. It is 52.1 km (32.37 mi) in length. Dubai Metro’s second line, Green line is 22.5 km (13.98 mi) which combined with the Red Line makes it longer than the Vancouver Skytrain, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

AURA Skypool Lounge, situated on the trunk of Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, set a record for being the first infinity pool in the world. The 360-infinity pool, 200 meters high in the sky, offers mesmerising views of Dubai’s skyline and a sky-high experience, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

The Heavenly Jin restaurant inside the J Hotel at Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China, set a record for being the highest restaurant of the world in a building. Located on the 120th floor of Shanghai Tower, the restaurant sits 556.36 meters (1,825 feet) above ground. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Shanghai Tower – which at 632 meters (about 2,000 feet) is the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

Dubai Miracle Garden at Dubai, UAE, set a record for having the largest flower arrangement of the world. More than 50 million natural flowers are arranged there into impressive displays including horses, aeroplanes, elephants and more. The family-friendly attraction is home to dining options and roaming entertainment, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

Ain Dubai, in the Bluewaters Island in Dubai, UAE, set the record for being the tallest observation wheel of the world. Reaching a staggering height of 250 meters, the structure offers unique views of Dubai’s iconic landmarks from 48 air-conditioned cabins carrying up to 1,400 passengers. One rotation takes approximately 38 minutes, allowing guests to witness spectacular city views from the JBR skyline to the Burj Al Arab, as confirmed on May 24, 2023.

The Jetavanaramaya at Jetavana in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka set a record for being the world’s largest stupa from the ancient world with a base area of 233,000 m² and reaching 70.4 m high. When completed in 301AD with its original spire (now destroyed), it was even taller, at 122 m, making it one of the tallest buildings in the world, beaten only by two Egyptian pyramids, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Anju Udayakumar (born on August 30, 1999) of Kerala, India, set a record for making the maximum number of paper flowers of different varieties using crepe paper. She made 75 paper flowers of different varieties (Anthurium, Orchid, Rose, Tulip, Daisy, Daffodils and others) with stems and leaves using sheets of coloured crepe paper, wire, glue and thread, as confirmed on April 4, 2023.