Cayan Group, a leading real estate company, will host French climber Alain Robert, popularly known as ‘Spiderman,’ to announce the launch of its new Dh1 billion ($272 million) residential and serviced apartment project in Dubai, UAE.

In the event to be held at the Grosvenor House on April 12, Robert will attempt a world-record climb up the twisted Cayan Tower.

Spiderman plans to dart right from ground level to the very top of the 75-storey Cayan Tower, a landmark officially declared by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2013 as the globe’s tallest twisted tower standing at 307 meters high.

The gala event will witness the official announcement of Cayan Group’s ambitious project located in Dubai’s Umm Suqeim area.

This iconic project will be situated in close proximity to other developments including Mohamed Bin Rashid City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Motor City, Dubai Hills and Arabian Ranches and will be characterized by smart layouts and great benefits that will make the tenant’s living experience both comfortable and luxurious.

Ahmed Alhatti, president and chairman of Cayan Group, said: “With the development of world-class residential and serviced apartment complexes in Dubai, we aim to reaffirm our commitment to providing our clients with superlative housing options in a preferred location in the city.”

“An exciting announcement such as this one needed to be done amidst a thrilling event and thus we have in store for our guests an electrifying record-breaking climb by Alain Robert. I would like to wish him the very best of luck for his death-defying feat,” he added.

Open to everyone who would like to watch Spiderman in action, attendees will be assembled at the foot of the Tower where they will be treated to a clear view of Alain scaling the meandering building through cameras and TVs live broadcasting his stunt along with a huge spotlight deployed on him.

Prior to his upcoming feat, the 52-year-old free climber has made headlines around the world having mounted some of the world’s tallest buildings without the help of safety ropes. Among his other conquests are the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, New York’s Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Chicago’s Willis Tower, and, in 2004, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, then the world’s tallest building.

In 2010, Robert was recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for having ‘climbed more than 100 towers, monuments and skyscrapers without ropes, suction devices or safety equipment.’

In 2011, he left crowds spellbound as he scaled the imposing Burj Khalifa albeit with ropes and safety harnesses due to compulsory safety regulations.

Robert said:“I have had my eyes set on this gigantic building ever since it achieved its record-breaking status and I am excited about climbing the Tower. I look forward to adding Cayan Tower to my list of conquests and I hope I will be successful in my endeavour.” – TradeArabia News Service