Dubai sets world record for 'highest running track on a building'

Dubai has set a new Guinness World Records title for the 'Highest Running Track on a Building'.

'Sky Track' is located on the 43rd floor of the 1 Residences residential tower within the Wasl1 development.

Situated 157 metres above the ground, the 335-metre long rooftop track offers walkers and runners stunning views of Dubai that include Burj Khalifa, Zabeel Park, The Dubai Frame, Sheikh Zayed Road, old Dubai, and the Arabian Gulf.

"This track isn’t just a feat of engineering, but a symbol of Dubai’s commitment reaching for the skies—both literally and metaphorically. We congratulate everyone involved in this monumental accomplishment," said Talal Omar, VP – MENA & Turkey, Guinness World Records.

This is the second time that Wasl has been recognised by Guinness World Records following its 'Largest Aerial Projection Screen' record, which took to the skies in celebration of the 'Year of Zayed' in 2018 to commemorate the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE.

"We are delighted to achieve another Guinness World Records title for Dubai. We are humbled that Sky Track has achieved a world record, and happy that it will enhance residents’ daily lives," said Hesham Al Qassim, CEO of Wasl.

#Dubai’s @waslgroup sets new Guinness World Records™ title for ‘Highest Running Track on a Building’. Situated 157m above the ground, Sky Track is a 335m rooftop running track located on the 43rd floor of 1 Residences, at Wasl1, Za’abeel. https://t.co/DHnBfUwO6T pic.twitter.com/j1YTAYrcxR

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