Qetaifan Island North vying for 2 Guinness World Records for its 'Icon Tower'

The Icon Tower, which is one of the main attractions on Qetaifan Island North, is vying for two 'Guinness World Records', said Mustafa el-Cherkawi, senior officer – construction at Qetaifan Projects.Speaking to Gulf Times during a recent site tour of the island, el-Cherkawi said the 85m-tall Icon Tower is registered for two world record attempts: The tallest waterslide and the most waterslides from a single tower.

Engineer Mustafa el-Cherkawi, senior officer – construction at Qetaifan Projects. PICTURE Shaji Kayamkulam

He said there are different international vendors and teams from the US, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany that are co-ordinating with the local contractor for work at the tower, which has 12 rides on six levels – two rides on each level of the tower.El-Cherkawi expressed confidence that the Icon Tower will secure the two Guinness World Records, and that the amenities will be open to visitors before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.“We are working hard to get these records. We did our assessments, research, and homework, and hopefully, we will get these two records before the World Cup. We are currently in contact with Guinness World Records and once there is progress in completing the loops, they will come and they will start accessing.“When we compare this to other waterparks in the Gulf or in the Middle East, as well as other waterparks worldwide, this is really a big attraction and a big achievement for Qatar. We have very unique and special attractions and ittarget="_blank"'>