• Aura Skypool Lounge had an opening on the 50th floor of Nakheel's The Palm Tower on Wednesday, November 10. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Aura Skypool Lounge had an opening on the 50th floor of Nakheel's The Palm Tower on Wednesday, November 10. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Aura SkyPool is the world’s first 360º infinity pool and will open to the public on November 15.
    Aura SkyPool is the world’s first 360º infinity pool and will open to the public on November 15.
  • Guests can enjoy fantastic views of Palm Jumeirah from this vantage point.
    Guests can enjoy fantastic views of Palm Jumeirah from this vantage point.
  • Inside Aura SkyPool Lounge, where there is a bar and lounge area.
    Inside Aura SkyPool Lounge, where there is a bar and lounge area.
  • Guests can see Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa from the roof.
    Guests can see Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa from the roof.
  • The pool deck features the 750-square-metre infinity pool and comfortable sun loungers.
    The pool deck features the 750-square-metre infinity pool and comfortable sun loungers.
  • There are three ticketing time slots available, for morning, afternoon or full day.
    There are three ticketing time slots available, for morning, afternoon or full day.
  • Prices to visit start from Dh170.
    Prices to visit start from Dh170.
  • The space is open from 10am to sunset daily.
    The space is open from 10am to sunset daily.
  • The menu at Aura’s lounge and bar, curated by head chef Craig Best, is inspired by famous Asian cities.
    The menu at Aura’s lounge and bar, curated by head chef Craig Best, is inspired by famous Asian cities.
  • Guests looked glam on opening night.
    Guests looked glam on opening night.
  • Guests can enjoy impressive sunset views in Dubai.
    Guests can enjoy impressive sunset views in Dubai.

First look at Aura Skypool: the world's highest 360º infinity pool opening in Dubai


Sophie Prideaux
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In a city filled with towering skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of impressive views in Dubai. But it’s rare to find somewhere that offers such incredible perspectives as the new 360º Aura Skypool.

Stepping out of the lift on the 50th floor of The Palm Tower, it’s hard to know where to look first. To the right is Dubai Marina, JBR and Bluewaters Island, where Ain Dubai stands tall as the sun sets next to it. To the left, the Downtown Skyline sparkles in the distance, with Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa stood perfectly in line.

The pool deck to the back of Aura looks straight down the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, allowing you to take in the island's impressive details from above.

At sunset, each of these views sparkles in a different glow. A sliver of turquoise infinity pool stretches around the entire structure.

Guests will need to choose their deck area when they book. And while each comes with a different price point, starting from Dh170 for standard sun loungers in the Orange Zone, Dh200 in the Green Zone, which is closer to the pool, and stretching up to Dh275 for a VIP island bed, there really is no bad seat in the house.

There are three ticketing time slots available, offering a laid-back morning by the pool, an afternoon sunset session, or a full day of enjoying the views. For full day passes, prices start from Dh370 for the Orange Zone, Dh450 for Green and Dh600 for a VIP island bed.

At the centre of Aura is an indoor lounge and bar space, with a menu curated by head chef Craig Best. Here, you can relax as the sun goes down, and enjoy chilled music courtesy of the resident DJ.

Aura SkyPool will open its doors on Monday, November 15. Booking is required. For more information and reservation, visit auraskypool.com

Updated: November 11, 2021, 9:28 AM