Architects in Dubai are building the world's first hotel with its own rainforest.
Set to open in 2018, the Rosemont Hotel and Residences will boast over 2 million square feet of hotel, residential, and leisure space, an artificial beach, and a glass-bottom pool suspended above the streets of Dubai.
The hotel, designed by ZAS Architects, will be accommodated by a 47-storey tower that neighbours a twin tower of the same height housing 280 residential properties.
All entertainment facilities — including the 75,000-square-foot rainforest — will be located in the "podium" at the base of the two towers.
As a city made famous by artificial islands and record-breaking architecture, Dubai will no doubt welcome the $550 million (£423.6 million) development project with open arms as it continues to redefine luxury.
Arriving at the hotel is an experience in itself. These artist's renderings show guests being immediately greeted by dynamic 3D projections which will transform the drop-off point into a rainforest or a huge aquarium.
Dubai is building the world's first hotel with its own rainforest
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Once they head into the main foyer, visitors will be greeted by robotic luggage handlers.
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Also found in the man-made jungle is a "prehistoric Jurassic-inspired marsh," a splash pool, a sandless beach, and a rainforest café.
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Guests and residents can use the on-site bowling alley, trampoline park, or laser tag arena. The hotel will be operated by Hilton Worldwide under its Curio brand.
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Sitting atop the five-storey podium at the base of the two towers is the development's main attraction — a 75,000-square-foot jungle complete with waterfalls, streams, and a sensory rain system which mimics the rainforest climate.
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If you get tired of exploring the rainforest, you can head to the 25th floor and go for a dip in the glass-bottom infinity pool, which offers panoramic views of the city's ever-changing skyline.
(Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes)