The Hollywood-style Hatta mountain marker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has broken the record for the world’s tallest landmark sign.
Sitting on top of the Hajar Mountains, the Hatta sign, which measures 19.28 metres tall, welcomes visitors to one of the UAE’s fastest-developing tourist areas.
Guinness World Records has awarded Dubai Holding’s sign the title of “Tallest Landmark Sign”.
The Hatta sign is taller than the famed Hollywood sign, which measures 13.7 metres. Like its US counterpart, it lights up the night sky. It can only be reached on foot and takes about 30 minutes to hike from Hatta Wadi Hub.
According to the Dubai Media Office, ‘The heightened attention will help stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and foster local business development, contributing to Hatta’s sustainable growth.’
Located close to the Oman border, Hatta has already become an adventure getaway, with mountain biking and kayaking among the many popular activities on offer.
The Hatta Master Development Plan, part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, has set out to draw further tourism, business and investment to the area.
#Dubai‘s new Guinness World Records Title recognises the Hatta Sign standing at 19.28m. pic.twitter.com/xmagIHgKkp
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 1, 2023
