• The pool is located 294 metres up, on the hotel’s 77th floor. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    The pool is located 294 metres up, on the hotel’s 77th floor. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • The pool is divided into a 75m-long swimmable zone, a wet sunbed area and a sunken pod water feature.Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    The pool is divided into a 75m-long swimmable zone, a wet sunbed area and a sunken pod water feature.Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • The view from the 77th floor. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    The view from the 77th floor. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • The pool is flanked by the newly opened Zeta Seventy Seven rooftop restaurant. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    The pool is flanked by the newly opened Zeta Seventy Seven rooftop restaurant. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • Zeta Seventy Seven serves lunch and dinner, with two menu options. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    Zeta Seventy Seven serves lunch and dinner, with two menu options. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • The restaurant's a la carte menu features an array of Asian-inspired dishes. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    The restaurant's a la carte menu features an array of Asian-inspired dishes. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
  • A sushi platter at Zeta Seventy Seven. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
    A sushi platter at Zeta Seventy Seven. Courtesy Address Beach Resort

Dubai's Address Beach Resort earns Guinness World Record for highest infinity pool


Selina Denman
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The Address Beach Resort in Dubai's JBR has earned itself a Guinness World Record for the "highest outdoor infinity pool in a building".

Located 294 metres up, on the hotel’s 77th floor, the pool has a surface area of 560 square metres.

It is divided into a 75m-long swimmable zone, a wet sunbed area and a sunken pod water feature, and offers views across Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Dubai Marina and the Burj Al Arab.

While only in-house guests can access the record-breaking pool, it is flanked by the newly opened Zeta Seventy Seven rooftop restaurant, which is open to everyone and serves Asian cuisine. The restaurant on the consists of an open-air terrace and 12 private enclosed, air-conditioned cabanas.

The pool is flanked by the newly opened Zeta Seventy Seven rooftop restaurant. Courtesy Address Beach Resort
The pool is flanked by the newly opened Zeta Seventy Seven rooftop restaurant. Courtesy Address Beach Resort

Zeta Seventy Seven serves lunch and dinner, with two menu options. A poolside menu features light snacks, poke bowls, sandwiches and burgers, while the a la carte menu offers an array of Asian-inspired dishes, including fresh sushi, sashimi, starters and snacks, with vegetarian options available. Signature dishes include iced oyster, Wagyu sirloin, crispy fried prawns and miso lobster.

Built on the last plot of land on JBR Walk, the Address Beach Resort offers 217 hotel rooms and suites, 443 serviced apartments and 478 residential apartments.

The 77-storey property, which opened to the public in December, is housed in twin towers and is the first beachfront property from Emaar's Address Hotels + Resorts. During the pandemic, it has partnered with Boecker Public Health to implement a sanitisation process. At the entrance, guests are checked by thermal scanners and doused in a light mist of sanitiser spray.

Elsewhere, servers and hotel staff wear face masks at all times, tables are suitably distanced and there are plenty of hand sanitiser stations to be found in public or high-touch areas.

Take a look through the gallery below to see more of the hotel:

  • Address Beach Resort opened to the public on December 18. All pictures are courtesy of Pawan Singh / The National
    Address Beach Resort opened to the public on December 18. All pictures are courtesy of Pawan Singh / The National
  • A view of the hotel's reception
    A view of the hotel's reception
  • The lobby was all done up for Christmas
    The lobby was all done up for Christmas
  • The hotel boasts the tallest inhabited skybridge in the world.
    The hotel boasts the tallest inhabited skybridge in the world.
  • View of the outside seating area for guests.
    View of the outside seating area for guests.
  • The hotel is home to multiple swimming pools including an adults-only and family-friendly pool, as well as the world's highest outdoor infinity pool.
    The hotel is home to multiple swimming pools including an adults-only and family-friendly pool, as well as the world's highest outdoor infinity pool.
  • The pool area gives visitors views of Ain Dubai in the distance.
    The pool area gives visitors views of Ain Dubai in the distance.
  • The hotel is home to numerous dining concepts. Seen here is The Beach Grill.
    The hotel is home to numerous dining concepts. Seen here is The Beach Grill.
  • The Beach Grill is a beach-side venue with plenty of al fresco dining options available.
    The Beach Grill is a beach-side venue with plenty of al fresco dining options available.
  • Li Brasil, a new Lebanese Brazilian restaurant, also located within the hotel.
    Li Brasil, a new Lebanese Brazilian restaurant, also located within the hotel.
  • Outside seating area of Li'Brasil restaurant.
    Outside seating area of Li'Brasil restaurant.
  • View of Ain Dubai from the hotel.
    View of Ain Dubai from the hotel.
  • The hotel also features Address’ signature The Restaurant
    The hotel also features Address’ signature The Restaurant
  • A private dining area at The Restaurant.
    A private dining area at The Restaurant.
  • The hotel features a boardroom for events.
    The hotel features a boardroom for events.
  • The children's play area at the Address Beach Resort.
    The children's play area at the Address Beach Resort.
  • The property also has a 100 metre-long private beach.
    The property also has a 100 metre-long private beach.
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If you go...

Fly from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai in Thailand, via Bangkok, before taking a five-hour bus ride across the Laos border to Huay Xai. The land border crossing at Huay Xai is a well-trodden route, meaning entry is swift, though travellers should be aware of visa requirements for both countries.

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

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