Author: Asia Book of Records Team

Angkor Wat (City Temple) in Cambodia set a record for being the largest structure of religion ever built. Enclosing 162.6 ha (401 acres), it was built to worship the Hindu god Vishnu by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the period 1113–50. With its curtain wall measuring 1,280 m (4,200 ft) the temple forms part of a complex of 72 major monuments that extends over 24.8 km (15.4 miles), as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Phare Ponleu Selpak and Phare the Cambodian Circus in Battambang, Cambodia, set a record for showcasing the longest show of circus in the world. The show continuously ran for 24 hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

The Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) set a record for organising the largest exhibition of origami hearts in the world. Nearly 4 million origami hearts were exhibited at the complex of the famed Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province to show support for the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Deep Dive Dubai in the UAE set a record for the deepest swimming pool in the world. The swimming pool reaches an impressive depth of 60 meters and contains 14 million litres of fresh water. The attraction mimics a sunken city featuring submerged cars and rooms in an immersive experience for divers of all levels, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

The Dubai Frame at Zabeel Park, Dubai, UAE, set a record for being the largest picture frame of the world. It is a glamorous picture frame monument with a museum and observatory, and a lift that ascends 48 floors to a height of 150 meters, where a glass-floored viewing deck awaits. This worthwhile attraction offers views of old Dubai on one side and a modern metropolis on the other, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Souq Al Jubail of Sharjah set a record for having the largest lantern in the world. It is a 13-meter-high lantern that is officially recognised as the largest lantern ever made. Initially, the Global Event Management Group built this replica for Sharjah’s Ramadan celebrations before becoming a permanent fixture at the entrance to the souq, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Gevora Hotel of Dubai, UAE, set a record for being the tallest hotel in the world. It is a 356-meter-high building that is home to 529 leisurely suites and picture-perfect decor. The pristine, white and gold entrance leads to a selection of delicious dining experiences, a state-of-the-art health club and child-friendly pool decks, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

Andaz Capital Gate of Abu Dhabi set a record for being the furthest-leaning artificial structure of the world. Also known as the ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’, it was designed to incline 18° west whilst rising 35-storeys to a height of 160 meters. In addition to the hotel, which takes over the 18th floor and above, the cobra-shaped building features ample office space and has become a landmark on the Abu Dhabi skyline, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

The St. Regis Hotel at Abu Dhabi set a record for having the highest suspended hotel suite in the world. Positioned 200 meters above the capital, the ‘Abu Dhabi Suite’ is positioned between the 48th and 49th floors of Nation Towers. The two-storey suite boasts a grand staircase leading to three royal bedrooms, a commodious living room adorned in gold and velvet design, a dining room, a library, private cinema, a gymnasium and even a spa, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.

The Burj Khalifa towering over Downtown Dubai in UAE, set a record for being the tallest building in the world. It is one of the world’s most iconic structures that climbs to a staggering height of 830 meters and encompasses 163 floors. The building took six years to construct and features observation decks, restaurants, a luxurious swimming pool and the fashion-forward Armani Hotel Dubai, as confirmed on May 23, 2023.