Tennis at 1,000 Feet

Ever thought tennis could use a little more altitude? Leave it to Dubai, the city that adores touching the sky with its astonishing architecture. Here, tennis gets a new twist with a court perched over 1,000 feet off the ground, right atop the famed Burj Al Arab Hotel. A magnificent fusion of sports and structural art!

But this lofty court wasn’t always about serves and volleys. Originally a helipad, it transformed into a sky-high sports arena in 2005. That’s when legends Roger Federer and Andre Agassi rallied on this unique platform. They packed their courage alongside their rackets; this match was a heavenly hit.