Dubai Marina: inside the 365m Ciel, Dubai's tallest hotel

Ciel Dubai Marina opened to guests on November 15, standing 365 meters high with 82 floors and 1,004 rooms, likened to a “glass needle” pointing to the sky. Located on the edge of Dubai and the Arabian Gulf region, the hotel offers rare views from the coast to the city’s iconic skyline.

Opening Dubai's skies from within

As soon as you step through the lobby, natural light pours in through large windows, while soft colors and light-colored wood create a relaxing feel. According to Khaleej Times writer Ayaz Zakir, “what awaits you is a resort in the sky, a fusion of light, views and height.”

The elevator moves an average of about 2 floors per second, so in just over 30 seconds, you're on the 70th floor. From the corridors, you can see the Burj Al Arab tower against the blue ocean, planes parked on the beach and cars on the streets - a rare multi-dimensional view of Dubai.

The all-glass facade allows every room to be filled with light. The interior is minimalist with beige, white, and gray tones. When you wake up, the open window frame not only shows the city view, but also the feeling of Dubai moving right before your eyes.

Two infinity pools and spectacular views

Ciel Dubai Marina has two infinity pools: one facing the skyscrapers, the other overlooking the Blue Water tourist island and the Ain Dubai Ferris wheel. “The views from the two pools are so high that you forget the city below,” said Ayaz Zakir.

A 24-hour gym with skyline views. A 61st-floor spa, scheduled to open next year, will add a relaxing option after a long day exploring the city.

Cuisine: from ramen, dimsum to Mediterranean

The 8-point dining system offers a variety of dishes from pastries, ramen, dim sum to Mediterranean dishes. The highlight is the Tattu restaurant – a famous Asian cuisine brand in London – now present in Dubai, located on the 74th floor.

Practical information for the trip

Opening time: November 15.
Location: Ciel Dubai Marina, on the edge of Dubai and the Arabian Gulf region.
Scale: 82 floors, 365 m high; total 1,004 rooms and suites; curved design towards the sky, likened to a "glass needle".
Views: From the hallway you can see the Burj Al Arab, the beach and the street; the all-glass facade allows natural light into the room.
Swimming pool: 2 infinity pools – one facing the skyscraper cluster, one facing Blue Water and Ain Dubai.
Food: 8 dining options; Tattu (Asian brand from London) on the 74th floor.
Sports – relaxation: 24-hour gym; 61st-floor spa expected to open next year.
Moving around the building: Elevator average speed ~2 floors/second; takes more than half a minute to go to the 70th floor.
Connection: In-room wifi speed is guaranteed to exceed 500 Mbps – enough for more than 6 people to connect at the same time.
Reference price: from about 350 USD/night; suite about 1,700 USD/night.

Suggested experiences

Take time to walk along the corridor to catch the view of the Burj Al Arab and the ocean – a “very rare” view according to Ayaz Zakir.
For modern Asian cuisine, choose Tattu on the 74th floor.
If you love swimming and sightseeing, try both infinity pools for two completely different views of Dubai.

About the title "highest"

Ciel Tower in Dubai Marina is expected by the media and architects to take the title of “world’s tallest freestanding hotel” when it officially opens, based on planning documents and design specifications released by The First Group. The goal is to surpass the current record held by Gevora (in Dubai) with a height of 356.3 m.

As CN Traveller notes, this is more than just a place to spend the night: Ciel Dubai Marina is an experience worth trying at least once – a testament to how Dubai pushes the boundaries of height and luxury.