World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai | CNN

Dubai opens world’s tallest hotel

By Francesca Street, CNN
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Updated 6:37 AM EST, Fri February 16, 2018
<strong>New heights:</strong> The Gevora Hotel in Dubai, pictured center, has opened its doors. It's been crowned the world's tallest hotel.
New heights: The Gevora Hotel in Dubai, pictured center, has opened its doors. It's been crowned the world's tallest hotel.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
<strong>New opening:</strong> The Gevora is situated in the city's financial district and is 356 meters high.
New opening: The Gevora is situated in the city's financial district and is 356 meters high.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
<strong>High flying:</strong> The new hotel is a meter taller than the former world's tallest hotel -- the JW Marriott Marquis, also in Dubai. The Gevora's lobby is pictured.
High flying: The new hotel is a meter taller than the former world's tallest hotel -- the JW Marriott Marquis, also in Dubai. The Gevora's lobby is pictured.
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<strong>Different rooms</strong>: The Gevora has 528 rooms -- with accommodation falling into three categories: Deluxe Room, One-Bedroom Deluxe and Two-Bedroom Suite.
Different rooms: The Gevora has 528 rooms -- with accommodation falling into three categories: Deluxe Room, One-Bedroom Deluxe and Two-Bedroom Suite.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
<strong>Business and leisure</strong>: The Gevora caters to business and leisure travelers. There's a pool with a view and restaurants -- but also a business center and boardroom.
Business and leisure: The Gevora caters to business and leisure travelers. There's a pool with a view and restaurants -- but also a business center and boardroom.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
<strong>Passion project:</strong> "We are very excited to open the doors to Gevora Hotel. It has been a passion project and finally we are ready to share our vision with the world," says Jairaj Gorsia, General Manager of Gevora Hotel, in a statement.<br />
Passion project: "We are very excited to open the doors to Gevora Hotel. It has been a passion project and finally we are ready to share our vision with the world," says Jairaj Gorsia, General Manager of Gevora Hotel, in a statement.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
<strong>Swim at sunset</strong>: The pool offers the opportunity to swim with a view.
Swim at sunset: The pool offers the opportunity to swim with a view.
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<strong>Bookings open:</strong> "We have created a unique formula which raises four-star hospitality to new heights and look forward to offering unforgettable stays," says Gorsia.
Bookings open: "We have created a unique formula which raises four-star hospitality to new heights and look forward to offering unforgettable stays," says Gorsia.
Courtesy Gevora Hotel
Take a look inside the Gevora Hotel, the world's tallest
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The world’s tallest hotel has officially opened its doors in Dubai – scaling the clouds and towering above the city below.

The Gevora Hotel is a new offering in the UAE hotspot’s financial district – topping out at an incredible 356 meters high (1,168 feet).

Travelers with a head for heights will know already that Gevora’s tower just barely trounces another Dubai sleeping spot – the JW Marriott Marquis, which is just a meter shorter and was formerly the world’s tallest hotel.

The luxurious Gevora is decked out in gold and includes a health club, sauna, pool and five glitzy restaurants.

High-flying hotel

The Gevora's opulent lobby.
The Gevora's opulent lobby.
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The Art Deco-style design accommodates 528 rooms – with accommodation falling into three categories: Deluxe Room (46 square meters), One-Bedroom Deluxe (62 square meters) and Two-Bedroom Suite (85 square meters).

The four-star Gevora is designed to cater to business and leisure needs – there’s a pool with a view and a cafe and bake shop – but also a business center and boardroom.

There are plenty of culinary delights too – Gevora Kitchen will offer all-day dining, whilst Highest View Restaurant promises panoramic views from the hotel rooftop.

The bedrooms are kitted out with luxuries.
The bedrooms are kitted out with luxuries.
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Despite the dizzy heights at Gevora – the building isn’t the world’s highest hotel.

That honor goes to The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – a five-star hotel which sits way up on the 102nd to 118th floors of the 488-meter International Commerce Centre.

The Gevora Hotel has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest hotel – and with that honor in hand, it’s open for bookings.

Guests can enjoy this pool with a view.
Guests can enjoy this pool with a view.
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“We are very excited to open the doors to Gevora Hotel. It has been a passion project and finally we are ready to share our vision with the world,” says Jairaj Gorsia, General Manager of Gevora Hotel, in a statement.

“We have created a unique formula which raises four-star hospitality to new heights and look forward to offering unforgettable stays.”

Gevora Hotel, 101 Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 524 0000