Dubai set to house world’s next tallest hotel yet again

dubai — Dubai will retain the crown of home to the world’s tallest hotel in the foreseeable future as the emirate will witness opening of the new tallest hotel Ciel Tower in 2023.

The emirate, known as city of 21st century for its smart buildings and glitzy towers, boasts home to the world’s tallest hotel Gevora Hotel, located on Sheikh Zayed Road with a height of 356.3 metres. Interestingly, Dubai is also home to world’s six tallest hotels – JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Tower 1, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Tower 2, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Burj Al Arab and Emirates Tower 2.

Out of top 100, 12 tallest hotels are located in Dubai. Currently, there are seven mixed-use skyscrapers under construction across Dubai which will boast heights above 309 metres, according to Skyscraper Center data.

Opened in 1999, Dubai’s Burj

Al Arab – knowns as 7-star hotel – was the first hotel from Dubai to be become the world’s tallest hotel at its completion with 321-metre height.Designed by architect firm Norr and developed by The First Group, Ciel Tower will be the tallest hotel upon its completion in 2023 with a height of 360 metres. Located in Dubai Marina, the hotel will house 1,042 suites upon completion.

The tower features contemporary interiors and its Sky Terrace provides 360-degree vistas across Dubai Marina, The Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf.

“Ciel is a remarkable project that will become a landmark in its own right, further enhancing Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s great cities and tourism destinations. The ambition and character evident in Ciel’s striking design reflects our unique approach to developing quality hotels that strive to set a new benchmark for upper midscale accommodation,” said Rob Burns, CEO of The First Group.