At 377 metres and 82 floors, the tower rising above Dubai Marina that houses Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, claimed its Guinness World Record in 2025 as the tallest hotel building on earth — and NORR Group's design, led by Yahya Jan, makes sure you feel every metre of it. The signature move is the void cut through the tower near its apex: an architectural eye that serves a genuine structural purpose, channelling wind loads through the building rather than fighting them, while simultaneously framing the sky and the Palm Jumeirah below like a picture held up to the horizon. From the aerial images, the curtain-wall glass shifts between silver and deep blue depending on the light, the massing tapering slightly as it rises before the void opens the form to the air. Inside, The First Group's interiors draw on water, fire, and earth as their conceptual thread, and the images show how that plays out across the tower's 1,004 rooms and suites. Guest rooms pair warm timber slat screens and tailored upholstery with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, the Dubai Marina skyline functioning as the primary wall hanging. The contrast sharpens dramatically in the upper-floor dining space, where a richly layered interior — undulating dark metal ribbing, fanned golden ceiling elements, lantern pendants, herringbone marble floors, and deep jewel-toned banquettes — pushes against the bleached coastal panorama beyond the glass. The Level 76 infinity pool, framed between the tower's two glass faces, transforms the void from structural device into one of the most spatially charged moments in contemporary hotel design.

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Rising above the heart of Dubai Marina, Ciel is the world's tallest hotel, certified by the Guinness World Records. It's a bold statement of innovative architecture and elevated hospitality. Every angle reveals a new perspective on Dubai's ever evolving skyline, where light, height, and design converge in perfect harmony. Ciel Dubai Marina redefines the upper-upscale experience on a global stage. From its soaring atriums and floor-to-ceiling glass interiors to the Sky Pool, a rooftop infinity pool that merges seamlessly with the sea, every detail invites awe and reflection. Inside, guests discover a refined balance between energy and stillness, vibrant storied moments, and culinary journeys that span East 14 to West 13, our signature international restaurants. Perfectly positioned amid the Marina's open vistas, Ciel offers effortless access to JBR Beach, Ain Dubai, and the city's most dynamic attractions.