Located in the heart of the Dubai Marina district, the Ciel Tower is a record-breaking architectural marvel that stands as the world’s tallest hotel, soaring to a height of 377 meters (1,237 feet) across 82 floors. This shimmering glass-and-steel skyscraper, part of IHG’s Vignette Collection, represents the pinnacle of vertical luxury and modern engineering, featuring a 300-meter-tall internal atrium and a signature rooftop infinity pool that offers 360-degree views of the Arabian Gulf. While the Ciel Tower pushes the boundaries of height and contemporary urban design in the UAE, the Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah serves as its horizontal, heritage-focused counterpart in Saudi Arabia.

Together, they illustrate the dual ambition of the GCC’s luxury hospitality sector: the Ciel Tower captures the futuristic, sky-high aspirations of Dubai’s skyline, whereas the Four Seasons Diriyah anchors itself in the organic, “earth-first” Najdi architecture of the Kingdom’s cultural birthplace, both aiming to redefine global standards of excellence for the next generation of travelers.

Published on July 19, 2025

The Ciel Tower, which is located in Dubai will be the world’s tallest hotel once it is fully built. The hotel building reaches over 1,197 feet high. Also, it is set to open its doors later this year as its construction works are alost complete.

Furthermore, The Ciel will be set in the world’s largest human-made marina, the Dubai Marina. The Dubai Marina offers 360-degree views of the Persian Gulf. This includes the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s archipelago of human-made islands, and the Burj Khalifa, which is currently the world’s tallest building.

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The Ciel Tower Project Factsheet

Official name: Ciel Tower (also known as Ciel Vignette Collection)

Location: Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developer: The First Group

Cost: approximately $544 million

Height: 365meters

Architectural firm: NORR Group Consultants International Limited

Main contractor: China Railway 18th Bureau Group LLC

Project type: hotel (supertall skyscraper)

Status: completed (as of December 2024, with opening expected in 2025)

Facilities

The Ciel boasts a staggering 1,004 rooms which include 147 suites. These are spread across 82 floors. Additionally, guests or visitors at the Ciel can soak in panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Furthermore, the hotel will have the world’s highest infinity swimming pool set around 1,004 feet in the sky. Also, it will have a 1,158 feet-high “sky restaurant” and an “atrium sky garden” that will span 12 levels. This was according to a statement that was released by the China Railway 18th Bureau Group of Dubai (CR18BG), the contractor behind the hotel, according to local media.

Completion and Opening Date

The construction of the hotel is expected to be completed soon and it is slated to open at the end of this year. Currently, its construction has reached different stages.

The lobby fit-out works are now at least 65 percent completion and parts of the dining areas have attained 50 percent completion. The installation of guest room furniture is currently at 45 percent complete. Lastly, the fit-out of the leisure deck has seen at least 40 percent progress. This information is according to April-May updates shared by the project’s developer.

Designer of The Ciel Tower

Ciel Tower was designed by NORR. NORR is the same architectural firm that is behind the Atlantis The Palm hotel complex. Atlantis The Palm is located at the heart of the Palm Jumeirah. Upon completion, the Ciel will usurp the current tallest hotel in the world which is the 1,169 foot-high Gevora hotel that is also located in Dubai.

Reaching approximately 984 feet high, the hotel’s imposing communal atrium space will feature “vertically stacked landscaped and naturally ventilated terraces,” noted The First Group, the developer of the hotel.

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