The United Arab Emirates' longest suspended infinity pool is making a splash. It's located at The Link in Dubai, the world's longest cantilever building, which projects 67.5 meters (221 feet) over the city. <strong>Look through the gallery to learn more about the record-setting destination. </strong>
The United Arab Emirates' longest suspended infinity pool is making a splash. It's located at The Link in Dubai, the world's longest cantilever building, which projects 67.5 meters (221 feet) over the city. Look through the gallery to learn more about the record-setting destination.
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At 120 meters (394 feet) long, the infinity pool, its pods and cabanas offer sweeping views across Dubai's skyline.
At 120 meters (394 feet) long, the infinity pool, its pods and cabanas offer sweeping views across Dubai's skyline.
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Located a stone's throw from the Dubai Frame, One Za'abeel is the city's latest superlative structure. The cantilever connects the twin towers in an "H" shape: a block of residential flats (left) and a tower of offices, hotels and private residences, including the One&Only Za'abeel resort.
Located a stone's throw from the Dubai Frame, One Za'abeel is the city's latest superlative structure. The cantilever connects the twin towers in an "H" shape: a block of residential flats (left) and a tower of offices, hotels and private residences, including the One&Only Za'abeel resort.
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The Link is the dining and leisure destination for the twin buildings. The pool is over 100 meters (328 feet) off the ground — with nothing but a six-lane highway below.
The Link is the dining and leisure destination for the twin buildings. The pool is over 100 meters (328 feet) off the ground — with nothing but a six-lane highway below.
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The pool is adjacent to Tapasake, a pool club and Nikkei restaurant serving up Japanese-Peruvian dishes.
The pool is adjacent to Tapasake, a pool club and Nikkei restaurant serving up Japanese-Peruvian dishes.
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The unique bathing spot is open to hotel guests and One Za'abeel residents, although tourists and Dubai residents can gain access with a pool day pass, starting from 1,000 dirhams ($272) per person.
The unique bathing spot is open to hotel guests and One Za'abeel residents, although tourists and Dubai residents can gain access with a pool day pass, starting from 1,000 dirhams ($272) per person.
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Aside from the pool, The Link contains eight restaurants, including Arrazuna (pictured), helmed by Michelin-starred chef Mehmet Gürs.
Aside from the pool, The Link contains eight restaurants, including Arrazuna (pictured), helmed by Michelin-starred chef Mehmet Gürs.
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The nearly 10,000-ton cantilever was constructed in eight parts and lifted into place with cranes over three days.
The nearly 10,000-ton cantilever was constructed in eight parts and lifted into place with cranes over three days.
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The Link's 100-meter elevation and floor-to-ceiling windows provide 360-degree views across the city to the desert beyond.
The Link's 100-meter elevation and floor-to-ceiling windows provide 360-degree views across the city to the desert beyond.
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The $1 billion project was originally expected to open in late 2021, but Covid caused construction delays for projects across Dubai.
The $1 billion project was originally expected to open in late 2021, but Covid caused construction delays for projects across Dubai.
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