On its never-ending quest to break world records, Dubai announced the opening of the “world’s new tallest hotel” on Sunday.
Interestingly, the gleaming gold 356 metres high Gevora Hotel is barely a metre higher than JW Marriott Marquis (previous record holder). The hotel will open its door today, 12th February.
Wow Fact: The new record-holder is 32 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Some interesting features of the jaw-dropping tower:
- Housing 528 rooms, Gevora Hotel boasts of 75 floors.
- It has 265 one-bedroom deluxe rooms, 232 deluxe rooms, and 31 two-bedroom suites.
- The hotel is also home to an open-air pool deck, health club, a luxury spa on the 71st floor, jacuzzi, and four restaurants.
Where to spot the hotel: Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, this breathtaking beauty has been built by Majid Al Attar.
Here are some pictures:
With the world’s tallest building, world’s largest picture frame and now the tallest hotel, we wonder what is next in line for Dubai? Till we meet again, happy travels!
Picture Credit: The National & The Khaleej Times
