{"id":10924,"date":"2024-09-27T09:30:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/announcements\/the-worlds-highest-skydive-to-surf-jump-just-took-place-in-abu-dhabi\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T09:45:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:45:45","slug":"the-worlds-highest-skydive-to-surf-jump-just-took-place-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/announcements\/the-worlds-highest-skydive-to-surf-jump-just-took-place-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"The World&#8217;s Highest Skydive-To-Surf Jump Just Took Place In Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative flex h-full w-full overflow-hidden transition-colors z-0\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full max-w-full flex-1 flex-col overflow-hidden\">\n<p>Abu Dhabi folks are riding a massive wave of excitement. Red Bull athlete and extreme sports legend Sebastian \u00c1lvarez has just made history at Abu Dhabi\u2019s newest surf hotspot, Surf Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<h2>In an adrenaline-pumping feat, Sebastian \u00c1lvarez shattered records by skydiving from a helicopter at a whopping 3,657 meters, all while strapped to a modified surfboard.<\/h2>\n<p>The Chilean BASE jumper surfed the skies over Hudayriyat Island before landing on the world\u2019s tallest man-made wave\u2014an epic 2.3-meter breaker\u2014at Surf Abu Dhabi. Talk about catching air! Watch it right here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ffIk_6o_SY?si=zRShVBTx5tlfrVOu\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"composer-parent flex h-full flex-col focus-visible:outline-0\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jlbux-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jlbux-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"379314de-30ac-483d-90a5-927260226abc\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2><em>\u201c<span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"65\">It\u2019s<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>incredibly<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>special<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>to<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>perform<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>this<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>project<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>here<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>in<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Abu<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Dhabi<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"1\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c1lvarez shared after his breathtaking descent-<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201c<span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"46\">Achieving<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>this<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>today,<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>it<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>means<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>the<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>world<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>to<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>me<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"2\">.<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"17\">It<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>has<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>felt<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>like<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"13\">entering<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>into<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"19\"><span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>the<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>unknown,<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>doing <\/span>something<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>that<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>nobody<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>has<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>ever<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>attempted<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>to<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>do<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>before.<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>It<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>really<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>is<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>a<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>dream<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>come<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>true.\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With this milestone, Surf Abu Dhabi is officially on the map as the go-to destination for surfers and thrill-seekers alike, boasting the world\u2019s longest ride, largest barrel, and the highest artificial wave. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pro or just getting your toes wet, this venue promises endless excitement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-90031\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2024\/09\/24135459\/10-_CH_8939-scaled-large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Surf Abu Dhabi is making waves in more ways than one<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about catching the perfect wave\u2014there\u2019s also a vibrant beach club, cool caf\u00e9s, and plenty of spots to chill and soak up the energy. As Abu Dhabi gears up to host major surfing events, like the 2025 Championship Tour and the World Surf League Longboard Tour, the excitement will only keep building.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more about Surf Abu Dhabi\u2019s October launch on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfabudhabi.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visitabudhabi.ae\/en\/where-to-go\/adventure-and-theme-parks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more about the wide range of experiences available to plan the perfect adventure holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-90029\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2024\/09\/24135301\/9-JW_121923_RB_SIAW_0067-scaled-large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi folks are riding a massive wave of excitement. 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