This Brand-New Observation Deck Overlooks One Of The World's Most Famous Human-Made Islands

Dubai's Palm Jumeriah, the world's most famous human-made islands, just debuted a 'Next Level' observation deck — here's how you can visit.

By: RACHEL CHANG Published: Feb 10, 2022 03:00 PM IST

Credit: Courtesy of Nakheel

From any distance, Dubai’s famous Palm Jumeirah — one of its three human-made The Palm Islands — is a wondrous site, with palm tree-shaped fringes surrounded by a seven-mile (11.2 kilometre) circular frame. But one of the best views associated with Palm Jumeriah is the deck from which you can see the entire island. And now there’s a new vantage point to take in the view, 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. By Rachel Chang

Nakheel Properties, the company that started the Palm Islands project in 2001, is behind the newly boosted viewing platform at The View at The Palm. The new deck is called The Next Level, and it just opened on February 1, 2022.

New Observation deck that overlooks The Palm Jumeriah, one of the most famous human-made islands

Set atop the 52-storey Palm Tower — the tallest building on the island — the original 360-degree observation deck opened last April at a height of 787 feet (240 meters), offering a sprawling view of Dubai‘s skyline, the Arabian Gulf, and the island itself. The Next Level escalates that height by an additional 33 feet (10 meters) to form the highest viewpoint on Palm Jumeirah.

To celebrate the launch, The View at The Palm called on the Middle East’s first international figure skating competitor Zahra Lari to spotlight the beauty of the experience by dropping from a helicopter onto The Next Level, which was transformed into an ice rink for the occasion.

famous human made islands — Credit: Courtesy of Nakheel

“Following the overwhelming success of The View at The Palm, launched in April last year, we are delighted to take this experience to new heights by introducing The Next Level, adding a new dimension to what is already a highly popular, must-see attraction,” Nakheel chief assets officer Omar Khoory said in a statement sent to Travel + Leisure.

Open at 9 am daily and closing at 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays and at 12 midnight Fridays through Sundays, VIP tickets to visit The Next Level are available at theviewpalm.ae from AED 325 (INR 6,630) for adults and AED 145 (INR 2,958) for those ages 4 to 12. These VIP tickets include fast track access to the 52nd floor and The Next Level, plus a guided tour and VIP lounge access with a house beverage or bubbly drink, as well as delicious, traditional Arabic snacks.

The USA State Department currently has a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for the United Arab Emirates, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently labels the UAE with a Level 4 “Very High Level of COVID-19” designation.

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