When I first heard about the launch of Dinner In The Sky (DITS) in Malaysia in 2015, I didn’t think much of it. To have a meal while being suspended high up in the air is not my cup of tea. If you have been following my blog, you would have known by now that I have fear of heights. My phobia is not to the extent of feeling dizzy or throwing up but I tend to just freeze and not move an inch for fear that I am going to fall. As a result, I was never interested in this DITS concept.
I have been working to gradually overcome my fear of heights. I learnt to climb hilly terrain at a slower pace. I try not to be influenced by my dare-devil companions who are braver and fitter than me, climbing heights at a faster pace with not a care in the world. However, I had to face my fears when I was invited to enjoy – not dinner – but dessert in the sky by Tourism Malaysia as part of the #AboutKL 2.0 Bloggers Engagement Program during the last week of December 2016.
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The DITS experience was set up at an empty parking lot next to Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC) on Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur. When we arrived at the site, I saw a large rectangular table, chairs that looked like automotive racing seats, and a hydraulic crane that held the table which was supported with cables. Because I never really thought much about DITS, I didn’t know that it was that ugly-looking crane that was going to hoist us up in the sky!
After securing our personal belongings in the lockers provided inside an air-conditioned marquee (no bags, wallets and purses are allowed up in the sky), we were ushered one by one to the table. Once we were seated comfortably, the safety personnel strapped us in. When all twenty-two of us were triple-checked to ensure that we were fastened securely in our seats, we were lifted off the ground.

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The ascent was very smooth. I was feeling okay. The table was held up rather stable. But as usual, when we were elevated further up in the sky, everyone at the table was commenting, “Oh my god, this is scary!”, “Oh shit!”, “Oh no, please don’t look down!” Well, the moment someone says “do not look down”, automatically one does the opposite and yup, I looked down and saw my feet dangling in the air. That was when I freaked out…a little bit.
When we were about 50 metres above the ground, the crane stopped and there we were, high up in the sky, surrounded by skycrapers including the Petronas Twin Towers. The chef and his team served us dessert and by this time, we were happily (or rather nervously) taking photos and videos of the amazing lights of KL city. I could not take either a selfie or photos properly for I was holding on tightly to the side of the table. As such, I asked one of the crew members to take a photo of me and my nervous smile with the skycrapers behind me 🙂

Just when I was trying to relax, and wanting to enjoy my dessert, the captain announced that we could swivel or recline our chairs! No way, Jose! Shortly after, the table slowly spun around so that everyone got different views of the city. I saw a guy standing at the balcony of his condominium – the view of DITS every night from his condo must be so common to him!
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While it felt like a long time up in the sky, the entire experience was only 45 minutes. Luckily, it didn’t rain that night but unfortunately, I couldn’t finish eating my tiramisu – obviously, I was too nervous.
So what’s the verdict?
Aside from my nervousness, there is nothing to be worried about in terms of safety and stability. The design and equipment used are top-notch European technology and standards.
Because of the obsession with safety and the potential liability that comes along with it, the one-hour, three-course dinner experience in the sky costs MYR229 on weeknights and MYR249 on weekends. Try not to expect a fine-dining gourmet meal within an hour but it’s certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you wouldn’t mind paying for. I wasn’t a nervous wreck albeit a little anxious but I can proudly say to people that I have done it, I have experienced DITS 🙂
The best part was this experience happened on the eve of my birthday. It was the best birthday gift to remember for many years to come!
For more information about Dinner In the Sky Malaysia (#DITSMalaysia), check out their website: http://www.dinnerinthesky.my/
Dinner In The Sky experience was complimentary by Tourism Malaysia as part of the #AboutKL 2.0 Things To Know About Kuala Lumpur And Beyond. Opinions expressed in this post are my own.
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Ann and I would totally do this! Mildly afraid of heights, but once we’re strapped in, it’s all good. I would definitely have swung my chair around for that awesome panoramic shot! I mean, how often can you get that? Of course, it’s easy to say I’d do that while I’m sitting safely on the ground with my laptop. 😉 Fun times, Kat! And congrats for getting the better of your nerves. 🙂 #TheWeeklyPostcard
OMG, Kat, this sounds really brave. I don’t think I could have swallowed my food at that hight (lol!). I have fear of heights, so dinner at Sky Malaysia is definitely not for me. #TheWeeklyPostcard
I believe I didn’t have a choice because it was a bloggers’ outing, fully sponsored by Tourism Malaysia, LOL! I’m glad that it was just dessert and not dinner. If it was dinner, I’d probably have a few bites of food, that’s it 🙂
Sounds like an incredible experience! Good for you for overcoming your fear of heights. However, I think my love of tiramisu would have outweighed my nervousness.
Haha, wish I had finished that tiramisu! But I was too nervous 🙂
It does sound scary but I think I could get my courage up for this. Would be a great way to celebrate a special occasion! I hope your actually birthday was a special as the eve before. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
I think most people sign up for DITS usually to celebrate a special occasion. I’m glad I was given the opportunity 😉
I am scarred of heights but I think I would do this. Maybe I will freak out but I will find out on the air. My husband says he is scarred of height but I know he would not have problems doing this. He would be the ones taking tons of photos. I think this is a neat experience and I am sure you can brag a bit at parties or get togethers. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Haha true I have bragging rights for this! In fact, two days after DITS, I met my friends for dinner and shared with them about this experience 🙂
Omgosh, what an amazing experience!! I’m not afraid of heights, but that would definitely test my limits haha Glad you had a good time! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
Haha, I don’t think I want to experience DITS again but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing 🙂
Ah! I should have done this last week when I was in KL. Alas, I’ll have to go back. Love this post! 😀 Thanks for sharing. #farawayfiles
Glad that you enjoyed the post, Danielle. Hope you get the chance to experience Dinner In The Sky the next time you come to KL 🙂 Cheers!
I am so impressed with your big smile, Kat. In all honesty I’m not sure I could have done this. I never used to be afraid of heights but have developed a huge fear since having children. It’s a great idea for a restaurant – the views must be amazing – but not sure I could do it. Great to read about it on #FarawayFiles
The guy who was sitting on my left was just as nervous as I was but at least he finished the cake! I’m pretty sure I will not be doing something like this again unless I’m in a capsule or something like London Eye because it’s an enclosed area 🙂
Ooh Kat, I would have similar reservations as I’m petrified of heights but it looks like you met the challenge head on. The views are incredible and worth the effort. Thanks for joining #FarawayFiles
Thanks Katy 🙂
I am COMPLETELY with you! I would not have been able to take pictures either! I continually put myself in positions that test my fear of heights and would probably have said yes as well, but still been anxious the entire time! Thanks for sharing with #FarawayFiles – what a birthday to remember! Cheers from Copenhagen, Erin
Hahah, oh how I wish I was able to take much better photos and videos – the others were really enjoying themselves! But it’s OK, at least I gave it a try 🙂
They have similar experience in Ljubljana in Slovenia, but I’ve never thought of doing it. After reading about your experience I think I should reconsider. 🙂 #FarawayFiles
If you’re not terribly afraid of heights, go for it! 🙂
Oh my gosh Kat, I think I have to return to KL just to do this! It looks AMAZING!!! I would love to swivel the chair. Well done you for conquering your fears and doing this. You should be proud. Thanks for linking up with #CityTripping
You would love to swivel the chair? Oh my, you’re really brave, lol! Thanks Ting 🙂
Like you I’m afraid of heights I’d probably be screaming to get off but my kids and husband would *love* this! I’d never heard of it -I think it’s a must do if we ever go to Kuala Lumpur – I’ll wait at the bottom! #citytripping
I bet your husband and kids would be busy taking selfie photos and videos up in the sky! I couldn’t, I was so nervous, lol…
WHAT?!? Wow, this looks crazy!! I’m not normally afraid of heights at all, but this would have me feeling pretty nervous!! Good for you for trying something new, even when it pushes you out of your comfort zone!!
You’re not the only one who thinks this is crazy 🙂 Don’t think I will try this again (even if they offer a 50% discount) but am glad that I had experienced it for, like what you said, it really pushed me out of my comfort zone!
Wow, what a crazy experience! I’m scared of heights too, so this is definitely not for me lol. I’m heading to KL in October, hope my partner doesn’t find out about this! #citytripping
If I were given a choice, I wouldn’t have gone for it. But since it was part of a press trip, I had to go 🙂 But let’s say I wasn’t afraid of heights, I still find having a 3-course meal in an hour is rather short for that “elevated experience” lol.
Woah! You actually faced your fear and enjoyed the dinner. I would have been terrified! I dont know if I would ever be able to have a meal there.
Thanks goodness it was just dessert! If it was a 3-course meal, I wouldn’t have eaten a morsel 🙂
You are brave, and It looks like you can no longer claim a fear of heights. I beat mine in Canada last year. Sounds like such an interesting experience. I am surprised you can’t bring a wallet, but you can bring a camera.
Yeah, I thought the same thing too about being OK to bring a camera than a wallet. They say that people keep their wallets in the pockets, so they are afraid that the wallets may slip out from the pockets. However, they recounted from past events that a woman dropped her watch!
So proud of you for facing your phobia head on! May I add that your beautiful smile doesn’t appear nervous at all and I’m so glad you got to enjoy this out of the box experience:)
Thank you Divya for your kind words. I chose the best pic for the post hehehe 🙂
Well done Kat, you were very brave! I can never get enough of the Twin Towers. Watching the video made me miss M’sia so much!!
Haha, I was really nervous where in actual fact, I did not have to because it was very safe 🙂