Complete Guide to the XLine Zipline at Dubai Marina

XLine is a cable car that stretches from the roof of a skyscraper to the ground above the city. Zipline was opened in Dubai in 2017 and immediately gained immense popularity among extreme tourists.

The organizers call this attraction the longest in the world in an urban environment. The flight lasts approximately two minutes. This is not as small as it might seem at first glance. During this time, you will not only get an adrenaline rush, but you will also be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the most beautiful area of Dubai - Dubai Marina from a bird's eye view.

The start takes place from the Amvazh tower. You will fly past the famous skyscrapers Princess Tower and Kayan Tower, admire the Palm Jumeirah and the coastal strip with snow-white yachts. Finish at the Dubai Marina Mall.

Important information about XLine Dubai Marina Zipline

Before trying this extreme entertainment, you should find out what restrictions exist for visitors, how scary it is, and how the attraction is checked for safety (spoiler: very carefully).

Zipline restrictions

Not everyone will be able to make a downhill ride - the attraction has certain requirements for visitors:

• age — from 12 to 65 years. Under 18 years of age, written permission from parents or guardians is required
• weight — from 45 to 100 kilograms.
• height — from 130 centimeters.
• attire — in a skirt and dress, they will not be allowed to ski, as well as in open shoes, or in shoes that can fall off (slip-flops, mules, sandals). Hair must be collected, jewelry removed.
• health — they will not let pregnant women, drunk people, or those who feel unwell.

How safe is the attraction?

A whole team of highly skilled workers is engaged in the maintenance of the attraction. Technicians check the XLine track daily. Maintenance and replacement of all parts are also on schedule, just like on airplanes. Since this is a world-class attraction, safety is paramount here.

Before descending, everyone is weighed and a protective helmet and safety belts are selected.

Experienced instructors will explain in detail the rules of conduct during the flight and answer all your questions.

It is worth clarifying again - you cannot take mobile phones and cameras with you to take pictures during the flight. To do this, action cameras are built into the helmets, and the recording will be sent to you upon request.

Is it scary to ride?

How scary it will be to descend at high speed from a skyscraper depends on the individual. If you feel unwell at a height or panic when climbing to the upper floors, then you are unlikely to get pleasure from the XLine. That's why it's an attraction for extreme people. But thrill-seekers will surely be delighted with the whistle of the wind and magnificent views of the rapidly approaching Dubai Marina.

Would you like to try it, but still a little afraid? In this case, experienced people advise not to look down and not to approach the railing of the launch pad. You can view the horizon, rooftops, instructors, don't look down. So paralyzing fear will not appear in the subconscious, and the person will understand that everything is fine and he came here to get impressions and a dose of adrenaline.

The XLine team does not provide a transfer to their office, so you will have to get to the check-in place on your own. Direct bus services to Dubai Marina do not run from all areas of the city.

Address

The XLine office is located in the Dubai Marina Mall. You can find the company's stand at level P, you need to go there to register for the attraction and pass the mandatory briefing. From there, you will be escorted directly to the start.

Address of Dubai Marina Mall: Al Marsa Street, 70.

How to get there

1. Option 1. Metro: Red Line, Dubai Marina Mall and Jumeirah Lake Towers (the latter is about 700 meters from the mall).
2. Option 2. By bus: bus number JLT1. Get off at the Dubai Marina stop.
3. Option 3. By taxi: the easiest and fastest, but also the most expensive. The price depends on the distance.
4. Option 4. Rent a car: car rental aggregators like Uber will help with this. The parking lot of the shopping center is huge, so it will not be difficult to park the car.

Zipline in Dubai is a bright adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime. But it does not last long, so it is good to devote the remaining time to a walk around the Dubai Marina area.

Excursions

Local travel agencies organize many different car and walking tours, there are walks on traditional boats along the canal. In turn, the TIRENA BOATS company offers to enjoy the views of the area and one of the largest marinas in the world from the board of a personal yacht. No strangers on the excursion - the yacht and the crew work only for you and your companions.

Yacht charter in Dubai Marina

Dozens of boat, yacht and boat rental companies operate in Dubai. You can get acquainted with them on the Internet and directly in the marina. Among them, the TIRENA BOATS team stands out for its high-class service and careful treatment of guests. In addition to yachts, the company offers many services designed to maximize the level of comfort for customers.

You can book a yacht for a few hours to see the sights and make it to port.