Ciel Dubai Marina opens - in pictures

  • Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel, has welcomed its first guests. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel, has welcomed its first guests. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • At 377 metres, it is now the tallest hotel in the world
    At 377 metres, it is now the tallest hotel in the world
  • The check-in area
    The check-in area
  • View from the lobby
    View from the lobby
  • The splash pad
    The splash pad
  • View from the gym on the 61st floor
    View from the gym on the 61st floor
  • View from the hotel pool
    View from the hotel pool
  • View from the bathroom of a one-bedroom suite
    View from the bathroom of a one-bedroom suite
  • East 14 restaurant serves Asian cuisine
    East 14 restaurant serves Asian cuisine
  • The hotel will house a branch of homegrown restaurant Risen Cafe & Artisanal Bakery
    The hotel will house a branch of homegrown restaurant Risen Cafe & Artisanal Bakery