The tallest hotel in the world "JW Marriott Marquis" officially opened in Dubai

The 72-story JW Marriott Marquis, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest hotel in the world, officially opened in Dubai on February 27. This hotel has become the 59th in the global portfolio of the Marriott International group and the first hotel of this name outside the United States. Distinguished guests arrived at the opening ceremony in Dubai, including Arnie Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International.

Rising to a height of 355 meters, Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis is just 26 meters below the famous Empire State Building in New York. "Dubai is one of the most important destinations for the Marriott International group. It is one of the most interesting cities in the world, offering world-class infrastructure and amenities, with a central location in the region and showing future growth prospects," Sorenson said.

Built primarily for business travelers, the hotel, owned by the Emirates Group holding, is set to host conferences and exhibitions of the highest level. On its squares can meet, communicate and dine more than a thousand people at a time. The total area of ​​the premises, including those located in the open air, exceeds 7.5 thousand square meters. meters.

On its territory there are 9 international restaurants, 5 bars and cafe-lounges, including Prime 68 steak house under the clouds, the Japanese restaurant Izakaya, the brilliant cocktail bar Vault on the 71st and 72th floors with beautiful panoramic views of the city.

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