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The soon-to-be tallest hotel in the world
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The Ciel hotel being built at Dubai Marina will be the world's tallest on completion, developers say. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The view from the top floors
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Work is continuing on the building, which gives stunning views of nearby areas
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Dubai Marina as seen from the top of the Ciel hotel
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Amr Al Bawab, chief construction officer of Ciel, during the hard-hat tour
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An exterior view of the partially finished tower
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The soon-to-be tallest hotel in the world
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The Ciel hotel being built at Dubai Marina will be the world's tallest on completion, developers say. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The view from the top floors
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Work is continuing on the building, which gives stunning views of nearby areas
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Dubai Marina as seen from the top of the Ciel hotel
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Amr Al Bawab, chief construction officer of Ciel, during the hard-hat tour
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An exterior view of the partially finished tower
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The soon-to-be tallest hotel in the world
Inside the Dh2 billion Dubai hotel set to be the tallest in the world
Ciel, due to open next year, will stand at 365 metres and is set to claim record from another Dubai hotel
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Patrick Ryan
21 March, 2023
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