Za'abeel First Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
One&OnlyCantilevered sky sanctuary
Twin towers are linked 100 meters above the street by a suspended glass concourse, where sky-high daybeds overlook the Burj Khalifa.
“Without immediate neighbors obstructing the views, there’s a sense of space that gives the building—and its guests—room to breathe.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dual towers bridged by a 230-meter suspended cantilever housing a record rooftop infinity pool and dining concourse.
Remarkable
Round-the-clock dedicated host service, custom saffron bath amenities, and panoramic suites dressed in calming dune palettes.
Remarkable
A three-floor Clinique La Prairie Longevity Hub featuring diagnostic testing, cryotherapy chambers, and a traditional royal hammam.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
One&Only One Za’abeel features not one but two shiny high-rises, connected by the world’s largest cantilever — and the cantilever is topped by the longest infinity pool in the UAE
“The group’s first skyscraper resort is located in the futuristic One Za’abeel high-rise, a mixed-use landmark consisting of two glossy towers linked by the world’s longest cantilever.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Za'abeel First between Downtown and Old Dubai, the towers overlook the Dubai Frame and the greenery of Zabeel Park.
The rooms
Sand-toned interiors feature burnished brass accents, windowside soaking tubs facing the skyline, and custom bath scents of saffron and rose.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 120-meter infinity pool runs along the sky bridge, and a Balinese-inspired lagoon pool sits among palms below.
The hammam and baths
The Royal Hammam features heated marble slabs and mosaic walls, beside hydrotherapy plunge pools that look toward downtown.
The spa and gym
Three floors of clinical treatment suites offer cryotherapy and diagnostic testing, beside a gym framed by skyline views.
At the table
Restaurants along the cantilever serve French tasting menus and Japanese omakase, with late-night cocktails at Sphere.
Impeccably designed by Jean-Michel Gathy... the spacious rooms and suites are dressed in calming sands and taupes with tasteful accents of ochre, blue and burnished brass.
How it began
Tokyo architects Nikken Sekkei engineered a 230-meter cantilevered sky bridge between the towers, anchoring the resort above the highway.
“The hotel sits in one of two imposing towers linked via a cantilever. Once inside, this boulevard-style bridge called The Link is Tardis-like…”
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How we rate hotels.
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.