The tallest hotel in the world has officially opened its doors to guests. <\/p>\n
Ciel Dubai Marina, the latest addition to the Vignette Collection by IHG, joins the ranks of skyscaping megastructures in the UAE capital. <\/p>\n
The hotel is 377 metres tall, with 82 floors and 1,004 rooms and suites. Here\u2019s a peek inside the record-breaking property. <\/p>\n
World\u2019s tallest hotel opens in Dubai<\/p>\n
Dubai is in the grip of a tourism boom<\/strong><\/a>. The city welcomed 18.7 million international tourists last year, up 9 per cent from 2023, and is increasingly looking to lure wealthy visitors. <\/p>\n Foreign investment in tourism topped $2 billion (\u20ac1.7 billion) in 2024, and the Ciel Dubai Marina is emblematic of the maximalist character of this surge. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to welcome guests to Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, a visionary landmark that redefines innovation, luxury, and creativity at every level,\u201d said Heinrich Morio, managing director of the hotel. <\/p>\n \u201cThis extraordinary hotel<\/strong><\/a> reflects Dubai\u2019s status as a global destination for tourism and business, offering an experience that is as elevated as it is unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n The needle-shaped structure was designed by NORR Group architects, and everything revolves around height. <\/p>\n All the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the panoramic vistas of Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n There is an ocean-facing outdoor infinity pool at level 76 – one of the highest in the world – and the top of the tower features an observation deck with lofty views to the horizon.<\/p>\n The architects say Ciel\u2019s design addresses \u201cmany complex challenges, including resource efficiency and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCiel is ambitious, featuring vertically stacked enclosed gardens throughout the height of the tower,\u201d the architectural firm writes on its website. <\/p>\n \u201cEarly in the design effort, computational fluid dynamic analysis and wind tunnel modelling had a dramatic impact on the structure and shape of the tower.\u201d <\/p>\n 8 restaurants and a 24-hour gym<\/p>\n