The views of Dubai's newest infinity pool... and beyond. Photo / Supplied, Aura
The views of Dubai's newest infinity pool... and beyond. Photo / Supplied, Aura
Dubai, you've done it again.
The UAE city-state with a reputation for excess has taken its obsessions with mega-designs to a new level, opening what is officially the world's highest, uninterrupted infinity pool.
The Aura Skypool offers uninterrupted views of the everchanging Dubai skyline.
Located on the 50th floor ofthe Palm Tower, its serene waters float 200 metres above the Palm Jumeirah islands.
Created for Sunset Hospitality, the pool skirts the top of the Palm offering a 360 view of the city.
Even if you have the cash to splash, it's likely to get busy. On top of the St Regis Hotel, opened in May there are over 700 guest rooms, suites and residencies with access to the pool and other leisure facilities.
Sunset Hospitality CEO, Antonio Gonzalez said Aura stands out in Dubai and the rest of the world.
On top of the 20-year old skyscraper, the pool is a testament to how rapidly the Emirate changes.
Tall claims: Aura claims to be the highest uninterrupted, outdoor infinity pool. Photo / Supplied, Aura
"It's a breathtaking new destination that will continue to showcase the very best of Dubai," said Gonzalez at the opening of the new attraction.
"We are excited to be adding a record-breaking destination like Aura to The Palm Tower, one of Nakheel's most prestigious buildings in Palm Jumeirah," said Chief Assets Officer at Nakheel, Omar Khoory, in a statement.
However, questions have been raised as to which records it has broken.
While it is the world's tallest outdoor infinity pool, there are some swimming spots that raise the stakes.
In Hong Kong, the Ritz-Carlton's 'Ozone' looks out over Kowloon and Victoria Harbour from the commanding height of 484m. You'll be thankful for the windows in the way, almost half a kilometre up.
Closer to home the Address Beach Resort is not impressed by its new neighbour's splashy claim.
Their infinity pool was verified by Guinness World Records on 24 March 2021, and is a staggering 293.9m.
