THE WORLD’S tallest “all-hotel” tower is set to open in a Brit holiday hotspot next year.
The 80-storey skyscraper has 1,000 rooms and the highest infinity pool in the city.
The Dubai skyline is already a throng of bizarre high-rises, but the new Ciel Tower will be one of the most unique yet.
Towering over the city’s marina, the 1,200ft skyscraper boasts several “garden levels” featuring indoor shrubbery and trees sprouting up from the floor.
Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the famous Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf from a 360-degree glass observation deck and a selection of rooftop restaurants.
The building is capped by a hollow dome structure, with a seating area and an infinity pool at its base.
Sitting at more than 900ft above the ground, it is set to become the highest pool in the world and should provide swimmers ample relief from temperatures of up to 42C.
Other high-altitude amenities include a fitness centre, club lounge and spa.
Developers First Group are calling Ciel their “largest” and “most complex development to date” and it’s already won several major awards.
It is promised to be the tallest “hotel-only” building in the world when completed at over 100ft higher than the Gevora Hotel, also in Dubai.
That said, it still falls well short of the world record held by the Burj Khalifa in, you guessed it, Dubai, which is a whopping 2,717ft and hosts a mixture of hotel, residential and corporate real estate.
As a hotel, it will boast a whopping 1,042 rooms, including 150 luxury suites.
Each is being painstakingly designed in a Japanese-inspired style by renowned London-based architects NORR.
Apart from the stunning high-rise facilities, visitors will be able to take advantage of an all-day dining room, several bars and a “sunset lounge”.
Rob Burns, CEO at First Group said: “The First Group is delighted to unveil Ciel the world’s tallest all-hotel tower, as the newest addition to IHG’s Vignette Collection Portfolio.
“This architectural masterpiece is poised to become a leading lifestyle destination in Dubai, offering guests an unparalleled experience.
“As the cornerstone of The First Group Hospitality’s growing hotel management portfolio, Ciel will redefine upper upscale hospitality in Dubai, showcasing the spectacular 365-meter all-hotel tower’s innovation, creativity, and excellence through its unique design, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking views.”
