Dubai's status as a destination for adrenaline junkies could soon reach new heights with the proposal for a giant BASE jump tower on the waterfront. Over 1,000 feet high, architecture firm 10 Design hopes the concept will shape the city's skyline for years to come.<br />
Dubai's status as a destination for adrenaline junkies could soon reach new heights with the proposal for a giant BASE jump tower on the waterfront. Over 1,000 feet high, architecture firm 10 Design hopes the concept will shape the city's skyline for years to come.
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The tower's design was modeled on the ascent of Mount Everest and includes "base camps" at different levels, says Chris Jones, partner at the firm. The tower would feature multiple jumping platforms, with the peak reserved for professionals only.
The tower's design was modeled on the ascent of Mount Everest and includes "base camps" at different levels, says Chris Jones, partner at the firm. The tower would feature multiple jumping platforms, with the peak reserved for professionals only.
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Training facilities and an events venue are planned for its base, with safe landing zones surrounding the tower. Meanwhile, within its honeycomb shell extreme sports enthusiasts will be able to scale huge climbing walls and abseil down. <br /><br /><strong><em>Whether the tower is built or not, the city offers a wealth of options for adrenaline junkies. Scroll through the gallery to discover all the ways you can get your heart racing in Dubai.</em></strong>
Training facilities and an events venue are planned for its base, with safe landing zones surrounding the tower. Meanwhile, within its honeycomb shell extreme sports enthusiasts will be able to scale huge climbing walls and abseil down.

Whether the tower is built or not, the city offers a wealth of options for adrenaline junkies. Scroll through the gallery to discover all the ways you can get your heart racing in Dubai.
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Attach a wakeboard with two pipes to a powerful jet ski and you get flyboarding, one of Dubai's more surreal watersports. Daredevils can reach heights of up to 30 feet above the water's surface.
Flyboarding —
Attach a wakeboard with two pipes to a powerful jet ski and you get flyboarding, one of Dubai's more surreal watersports. Daredevils can reach heights of up to 30 feet above the water's surface.
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One of the best views of the Palm Jumeirah is from the air. Skydive Dubai offers jumps from 13,000 feet in tandem, meaning you can enjoy the views while someone else pulls the parachute cord. Two thumbs up, indeed.
Skydiving —
One of the best views of the Palm Jumeirah is from the air. Skydive Dubai offers jumps from 13,000 feet in tandem, meaning you can enjoy the views while someone else pulls the parachute cord. Two thumbs up, indeed.
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Like everywhere in the world, BASE jumpers sometimes operate on the wrong side of the law. But Dubai has seen some spectacular -- and legal -- stunts. Soul Flyers World Champions Fred Fugen and Vincent Reffet broke the world record for the highest BASE jump from a building in 2014 when they scaled the Burj Khalifa. The jump involved three years of planning and training in the Swiss Alps. On the day the duo descended six times, on one occasion in wing suits.
BASE jumping —
Like everywhere in the world, BASE jumpers sometimes operate on the wrong side of the law. But Dubai has seen some spectacular -- and legal -- stunts. Soul Flyers World Champions Fred Fugen and Vincent Reffet broke the world record for the highest BASE jump from a building in 2014 when they scaled the Burj Khalifa. The jump involved three years of planning and training in the Swiss Alps. On the day the duo descended six times, on one occasion in wing suits.
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One of the best ways to see Dubai's epic skyline is by gyrocopter. Reach dizzying heights and look on at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel.
Gyrocoptering —
One of the best ways to see Dubai's epic skyline is by gyrocopter. Reach dizzying heights and look on at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel.
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Requiring nerves of steel, the Red Bull Cliff Diving series showcases an elite set of the world's best super-high divers. In October 2016 the series stopped off at the Dubai Marina Pier. Pictured is Gary Hunt of the UK taking a leap off the 89 feet platform.<br />
Diving —
Requiring nerves of steel, the Red Bull Cliff Diving series showcases an elite set of the world's best super-high divers. In October 2016 the series stopped off at the Dubai Marina Pier. Pictured is Gary Hunt of the UK taking a leap off the 89 feet platform.
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Not all urban climbing is strictly legal, but it seems to be perennially popular. Just last February <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenational.ae%2Fblogs%2Fscene-heard%2Frussian-model-viktoria-odintcova-risks-life-for-dangerous-dubai-selfie" target="_blank" target="_blank">The National</a> reported a Russian model dangled over the edge of the Cayan Tower for a hair-raising -- and illegal -- selfie. But the king of the sport Alain Robert (pictured) climbed the Burj Khalifa with the Municipality's blessing in 2011. Incredibly, he scaled all 2,717 feet in just six hours.
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Not all urban climbing is strictly legal, but it seems to be perennially popular. Just last February The National reported a Russian model dangled over the edge of the Cayan Tower for a hair-raising -- and illegal -- selfie. But the king of the sport Alain Robert (pictured) climbed the Burj Khalifa with the Municipality's blessing in 2011. Incredibly, he scaled all 2,717 feet in just six hours.
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Escape the desert heat at Ski Dubai, the Middle East's first indoor ski resort. At 24 degrees Fahrenheit, glide down snow-laden slopes and attempt to jump a 10 feet ramp.
Skiing —
Escape the desert heat at Ski Dubai, the Middle East's first indoor ski resort. At 24 degrees Fahrenheit, glide down snow-laden slopes and attempt to jump a 10 feet ramp.
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In 2015 Dubai featured one of the world's only urban zip lines. Thrill seekers begin at 300 feet and reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, traversing through downtown Dubai.
Ziplining —
In 2015 Dubai featured one of the world's only urban zip lines. Thrill seekers begin at 300 feet and reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, traversing through downtown Dubai.
Speed along Dubai's coastline on a jet ski past the famous Palm Jumeirah archipelago and Sheikh Island. Pick the right weekend and you can watch competitors go full pelt in pursuit of glory.
Jetskiing —
Speed along Dubai's coastline on a jet ski past the famous Palm Jumeirah archipelago and Sheikh Island. Pick the right weekend and you can watch competitors go full pelt in pursuit of glory.
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Four Wheel Drives race through the desert as they partake in 'Dunebashing'. Dune bashing is one of the most popular pastimes for tourists when they visit the desert, and involves vehicles driving at high speed over the undulating landscape.
Dune-bashing —
Four Wheel Drives race through the desert as they partake in 'Dunebashing'. Dune bashing is one of the most popular pastimes for tourists when they visit the desert, and involves vehicles driving at high speed over the undulating landscape.
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XCATs -- short for extreme catamaran -- are among the fastest powerboats in the world, capable of speeds of over 120 miles per hour. Teams from the UAE are currently dominating standings in the XCAT World Series, and Dubai International Marine Club is a crucial stop on the tour.<br />
Powerboating —
XCATs -- short for extreme catamaran -- are among the fastest powerboats in the world, capable of speeds of over 120 miles per hour. Teams from the UAE are currently dominating standings in the XCAT World Series, and Dubai International Marine Club is a crucial stop on the tour.
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British motorcyclist James West drives his 690 cc KTM Rally bike during the five-day UAE Desert Challenge Rally in Dubai. Less extreme options are available should you wish to take two wheels into the dunes.
Rally biking —
British motorcyclist James West drives his 690 cc KTM Rally bike during the five-day UAE Desert Challenge Rally in Dubai. Less extreme options are available should you wish to take two wheels into the dunes.
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If you'd rather have four wheels when tearing through the desert, Dubai's got you covered too.
Rally driving —
If you'd rather have four wheels when tearing through the desert, Dubai's got you covered too.
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We're not sure how good a surfer Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Chad Le Clos is, but he looks good in a pair of board shorts and ready to hang five near the Atlantis Hotel on The Palm.
Surfing —
We're not sure how good a surfer Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Chad Le Clos is, but he looks good in a pair of board shorts and ready to hang five near the Atlantis Hotel on The Palm.
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Visit the Dubai Mall and guests have the option to dive with the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo's resident sharks. Divers have the option to hop on a "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedubaiaquarium.com%2Fen%2FExplore%2FAquaticExperiences%2FShark-Scooter.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Shark Scooter</a>," so you can spend less time swimming and more time cruising in the deep.
Shark Diving —
Visit the Dubai Mall and guests have the option to dive with the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo's resident sharks. Divers have the option to hop on a "Shark Scooter," so you can spend less time swimming and more time cruising in the deep.
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