Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
World
Sam Elliott-Gibbs

World’s tallest gravity-defying swing ride opens - and it looks totally terrifying

The world's tallest gravity-defying swing is terrifying adrenaline seekers after opening to the public.

The gravity-defying Skyflyer at Bollywood Parks Dubai stands at a staggering 460ft (140m) and is ready to give anyone brave enough the fright of their lives.

It overtook Florida's Orlando StarFlyer as the world's tallest free-standing swing ride and it's really not for the faint hearted.

Constructed out of 450 tons of steel, it took more than 600 days to build it and then a further 120 days to install.

Footage of the new ride has been released - and it looks just as petrifying as it sounds with passengers in full flight spinning around the colourful giant tower high above the incredible city.

Skyflyer at Bollywood Parks Dubai doesn't look too scary at first.... (bollywoodparksdubai/Instagram)
...but as it gets going, you may wish you stayed on the ground! (bollywoodparksdubai/Instagram)

Bollywood Parks, dedicated to Mumbai's movie industry, says the attraction was made for "both young and old, the adventurous and not so adventurous".

Thrilled seekers will also have a pleasant view of the Dubai skyline on their way up to the top before things start to turn.

Their description goes on: "Bollywood Skyflyer gives you the experience of hang gliding and swinging – all at the same time.

"You will also experience motions like lifting, dropping and rotating at varying speeds.

But it's not a cheap day out, with day passes starting at £72 (bollywoodparksdubai/Instagram)

"Moving up and down and rotating around the giant tower - take in the amazing views of the park and the surrounding areas while you're swinging freely or screaming with joy."

But it's a pricey day out - day passes to the park start at £72.

Dubai continues to push the boundaries and will complete the construction of the Dubai Creek Tower in the next few years.

Once opened, it would become the new tallest building in the world.

It will be mainly used for observation decks or sky gardens. And there will be 20 floors occupied by hotels and restaurants as well, and even residences.

The antenna on the peak will be used for broadcasting, it has been stated.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.