looking to live the high life. Already home to the world's tallest
building, the Burj Khalifa (2,717 feet), Dubai now also lays claim to
having the world's tallest hotel after the JW Marriott Marquis was
confirmed as the new title holder. Standing an impressive 355 meters
(1,165 feet) tall from mast top to ground level, the hotel is just
26meters (85 feet) shorter than the Empire State Building of New York
City. Construction on the building started in February 2008 and was
finally completed in January 2012. Sporting a post modern
architectural style, the entire hotel complex is spread across
3,750,000 square feet. Owned by The Emirate Group and run by the
Marriott International Group the hotel consists of77 floors with an
antenna spire on the roof. The hotel has 684 rooms and 120 suites. It
also boasts retail stores and outlets, a spa and health centre, plus
nine restaurants and five lounges and bars.
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