DIFC Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Gilded skyline eyrie
A calm, dry high-rise atmosphere caters to families and business travellers, paired with sweeping skyline perspectives high above the highway.
What it’s good at
Listed
A 75-story skyscraper clad in gold-tinted glass, crowned with a distinctive pointed lattice spire.
Listed
An open-air 12th-floor pool deck, steam rooms, dry saunas, and dedicated fitness centers for men and women.
Listed
High-altitude mocktails and Mediterranean small plates at the 75th-floor lounge overlooking Sheikh Zayed Road.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The four-star hotel has a health club, sauna, and pool (the highest swimming pool in the world, of course), plus four restaurants…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right on Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel sits five minutes on foot from the Financial Centre Metro Station.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of Sheikh Zayed Road, paired with understated gold accents, dark wood, and practical kitchenettes.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
The 12th-floor open-air deck has a full-size swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, and sun loungers overlooking surrounding skyscrapers.
The gym
The 12th floor houses separate fitness centers for men and women, fitted with free weights, strength equipment, and cardio machines.
At the table
The 75th-floor rooftop lounge serves Mediterranean fare and mocktails across panoramic skyline views. Downstairs, Le Veyron pours specialty coffee.
How it began
Developed by Al Attar Group in 2018, the 356-meter tower earned the title of the world's tallest hotel building.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.