Pairing an extreme indoor flight session at CLYMB with an evening stroll along Yas Bay Waterfront offers the perfect mix of modern thrills and stylish, relaxed dining. Housed inside an eye-catching geometric crystalline building connected to Yas Mall, CLYMB holds two Guinness World Records: it features the world’s largest indoor skydiving flight chamber (measuring an immense 32 feet wide) and the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall ("The SUMMYT," rising 138 feet high). Whether you are a first-time flyer floating on an air column or a climber tackling varying rock-face pitches, expert instructors provide a secure, exhilarating athletic challenge.
After testing your limits indoors, take a short 5-minute hop to the southern tip of the island to experience the Yas Bay Waterfront. This upscale, palm-fringed pedestrian promenade curves along the glittering Arabian Gulf, overlooking mega-yachts and the glowing facade of Etihad Arena. With vibrant outdoor dining terraces, twinkling fairy lights, street performers, and chic international restaurants like Siddharta Lounge, Café del Mar, and Asia Asia, it provides a sophisticated, open-air setting to unwind over world-class food as the evening desert breeze rolls off the water.
One fun fact people love:
The indoor skydiving wind tunnel at CLYMB uses four massive, high-powered fans generating upward wind speeds of up to 260 km/h (161 mph), powerful enough to effortlessly float adults in mid-air.
Where in Yas Island is it?
CLYMB is connected directly to Yas Mall in central Yas Island, while Yas Bay Waterfront is located on the southern coastal edge along Yas Drive.
How to reach:
Start by taking the Yas Express or walking through Yas Mall to CLYMB; after your session, grab a 5-minute taxi or local bus down to the Yas Bay promenade.
Best time to visit:
October to April to enjoy the beautiful evening weather on the outdoor waterfront terraces after your indoor climbing or flight session.
Best time of day:
Book your CLYMB flight session around 3:30 PM, then head down to Yas Bay Waterfront by 6:00 PM to catch the sunset over the Arabian Gulf and transition into dinner.
Entry fee:
Walking Yas Bay Waterfront is free; beginner indoor skydiving flight packages at CLYMB start at approximately 235 AED, while indoor climbing day passes start around 120 AED.
Commute difficulty:
Easy; CLYMB is completely indoors and accessible, and Yas Bay features flat, wide, and paved pedestrian-only boardwalks.
Things nobody tells you about this place:
- You must arrive at CLYMB at least 45 minutes prior to your flight or climb time slot to complete mandatory gear fittings, locker storage, and comprehensive safety briefings.
- Dinner reservations at Yas Bay Waterfront restaurants are highly recommended on Thursday through Saturday evenings, as tables with direct water views fill up days in advance.
- If you have back, neck, or shoulder injuries (particularly shoulder dislocations), you will be barred from indoor skydiving for safety reasons.
