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

The pool is located 294 metres up, on the hotel’s 77th floor

Selina Denman
Selina Denman

March 31, 2021

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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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