The Ciel Dubai Marina hotel

The Ciel Dubai Marina hotel boasts a prime location in the heart of the vibrant Dubai Marina district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated at the gateway to the marina, the hotel offers guests immediate and direct access to one of the city's most dynamic and popular areas, known for its stunning waterfront, high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment options. 

The design theory behind Ciel Dubai Marina, developed by The First Group and designed by architectural firm NORR Group, revolves around creating a unique and elegant "vertical resort" that integrates nature and a sense of place within a supertall structure. 

The tower's design is defined by an ambitious 300-meter-tall central atrium featuring vertically stacked, naturally ventilated enclosed gardens that provide communal green spaces within the high-rise environment. This focus on integrating landscapes addresses complex challenges of sustainability and resource efficiency in skyscraper design. 

Aesthetically, the design is intentionally abstract and minimalist, employing a sleek, curvilinear form and a silver-glass façade. This shape is not merely aesthetic but a functional choice; early design efforts utilized computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis and wind tunnel modeling to optimize the structure's shape for stability and to minimize wind resistance, a critical engineering consideration for the 377-meter-tall building. The resulting form maximizes panoramic views of the Dubai Marina, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf from its over 1,000 rooms, suites, and the rooftop glass observation deck. 

Internally, the ambiance is guided by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, emphasizing understated elegance and material warmth, which contrasts with the building's dramatic exterior and its status as the world's tallest hotel. The overall design aims to reconcile performance, spatial richness, and the dramatic language of supertall architecture, while offering guests a unique stay that connects them to the destination. 

The architectural vision for the Ciel Tower emphasizes clarity, elegance, and integrated design, addressing complex challenges such as wind resistance and sustainability inherent in a supertall structure. Its sleek, curvilinear form and a striking silvery glass façade maximize panoramic views of the Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf, while minimizing wind loads. A key design feature is the incorporation of vertically stacked, naturally ventilated "sky gardens" and public terraces at various intervals throughout the height of the building, which introduce biophilic environments into the high-rise structure. The building culminates in an observation deck with 360-degree views and one of the world's highest infinity pools on the 76th floor. The project has already received global acclaim, including the Best International Hotel Architecture award at the 2019 International Property Awards. 

The Ciel Dubai Marina is a landmark development project by the real estate developer The First Group. Designed by the architectural firm NORR Group, the 82-story tower officially opened in November 2025 and stands at a height of 377 meters, making it the world's tallest hotel.

The hotel features over 1,000 guestrooms and suites, a 300-meter-tall atrium, and a range of luxury amenities. Key features include the world's highest infinity pool (Tattu Sky Pool) located on level 76, multiple dining options, a luxury spa, and an observation deck offering panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. Ciel Dubai Marina is operated by The First Group Hospitality and is part of the Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels & Resorts. The project has received multiple international accolades, including awards for Best International Hotel Architecture, for its unique design and innovative features.

Ciel Dubai Marina features 1,004 rooms and suites spread across 82 floors. The amenities at this world's tallest hotel include multiple restaurants and lounges, a wellness area with a spa (opening February 2026) and a 24-hour gym, and meeting rooms for events. Room and Suite Information Ciel Dubai Marina offers a total of 1,004 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The accommodations provide panoramic views of the Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf.