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7 ways UAE made us feel like we are living in the future

Modern tech means a rain room in which you don’t get wet or a VR skydiving experience

Published: August 04, 2021 14:00 Yousra Zaki, Assistant Editor Features

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NAT 191204 Shaikha Hoor Al Qasimi11-1576326209405 — THE SHARJAH RAIN ROOM: WALK THROUGH A RAINSTORM IN SHARJAH: Visitors to the Rain Room in Sharjah can enjoy a rain-like downpour — without getting wet. The surreal experience is made possible by motion sensors that hold back the nonstop ‘rain’ where visitors stand or walk. The arrangement means you are continuously, and closely, surrounded by falling water wherever you are and wherever you move inside the installation, located besides Al Majarrah Park, off Al Sharq Street. Tickets are priced at Dh25 for adults and Dh15 for kids and students. Image Credit:

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Sky diving Simoulator — THE SKY DIVING SIMULATOR: If you're too scared to jump out of a plane, this is the next best (and less frightening) option. The sensation of free-falling is replicated in a vertical wind tunnel that will make you feel as if you're flying over the skies. The VR headsets also allow you to fly over some of the world's most beautiful locations right in Dubai. It’s the first and only virtual reality activity of its kind in the region. Image Credit: Supplied

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VISIT THE NEW INFINITY DES LUMIERES: Infinity des Lumieres is a digital art theatre that offers a multi-sensory and vibrant journey presented through the art of Van Gogh’s Starry Nights, DannyRose Studio’s Dreamed Japan "The Images of the floating world", and Thomas Vanz’s fully digital creation, Verse. Spread over an impressive 2,700 square metres, Infinity des Lumières has created an innovative, technology-driven artistic platform using 130 projectors, 58 speakers, and 3,000 HD digital moving images. Above, visitors look at projected paintings and drawings at the Van Gogh exhibit. As a magnificent, one-of-a-kind experience, Van Gogh's famed artwork surges with life. Vibrant colours and delicate patterns waltz and swirl to fascinating music, flowing ingeniously overbroad, inventive environments and engaging all of your senses, thanks to pioneering digital technology. Infinity des Lumières is located inside Dubai Mall on Level 2, near Galleries Lafayette. People of all ages are welcome. Children under 3 can enter for free. Children between 3 to 13 years pay Dh50 and Adults above 14 years are priced at Dh100. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.786871-2107886370 — THE FASTEST ROLLER COASTER IN THE WORLD: The world's fastest roller coaster, located at Ferarri World Abu Dhabi rips from its launch pad at 240 kilometres per hour along a two-kilometre ride. It has made it into the history books as being the fastest in the world. Riders will experience an incredible 1.7 Gs or roughly half of the gravity pull experienced by Nasa astronauts on a typical shuttle launch into space. It goes from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in 2.9 seconds. It goes from zero to 240 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The launch technology is backed by a mind-boggling 20,800 horsepower, enough juice to propel riders aboard their F1 coaster to the top of the first arch in five seconds flat — by comparison, a small compact car engine is around 100 horsepower. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.2122769_2762983534 — EMIRATES FIRST CLASS VIRTUAL WINDOWS: The first-class suites on the Emirates A380 were designed with comfort in mind as the seats recline into a fully flat bed and can be placed in a “zero-gravity” position inspired by NASA technology, giving a feeling of relaxation and weightlessness. The aircraft also boasts the industry’s first virtual windows for suites located in the middle aisle. These virtual windows project the view from outside the aircraft using real-time camera technology. In the other suites, binoculars are available for customers who want to explore the sky outside their windows. Image Credit: Supplied

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A diver rides a mock bike as he experiences Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest swimming pool in the world reaching 60m, in the United Arab Emirates, on July 10, 2021. - — DEEP DIVE DUBAI: Deep Dive Dubai is home to the deepest swimming pool in the world. Located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood, Deep Dive Dubai’s pool has been verified by Guinness World Records as the world’s deepest swimming pool for diving at an incredible depth of 60.02 meters and holding 14 million litres of water, the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools. Featuring the latest technology and unrivalled facilities, including what will be the region’s most advanced hyperbaric chamber, Deep Dive Dubai’s pool also features an astonishing sunken city that divers of all levels can explore, complete with an abandoned streetscape and featuring an apartment, garage, and arcade, amongst other surprises. Freediving and scuba diving experiences - and courses - are offered to all ability levels by a hand-picked team of international diving professionals. Image Credit: AFP

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Ski Dubai Snow Cinema — AN INDOOR SNOW CINEMA: This immersive cinematic experience allows guests to enjoy the magic of movies surrounded by real snow on the slopes of the world’s best indoor ski resort. The Snow Cinema will host several screenings a day during the summer months and guests can sit back and relax on lounge-style seating while watching their favourite movies on the big screen. The line-up includes family-friendly films as well as a slate of anticipated new releases. Ticket prices for Snow Cinema start at Dh100 per person and include admission as well as an F&B package consisting of a signature hot chocolate from Mirzam Chocolate Makers and popcorn (salt or caramel). Guests can also enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine and have it delivered directly to their seats by ordering using a QR Code. Image Credit: Supplied

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7 ways UAE made us feel like we are living in the future

Year of the 50th

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7 ways UAE made us feel like we are living in the future

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