Emirates to open the world's tallest hotel: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai


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The sky's the limit in Dubai, and it's interesting to see an airline get into the hotel business in a big way.
The world's tallest hotel truly deserves a grand opening, and it will happen on February 27 as JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is all set to take luxury to new heights. Officially recognised as the world's tallest hotel at a height of 355 metres by, the property is only 26 metres short of the Empire State Building in New York. Spread across two iconic 77-floor twin towers each with 804 rooms and array of 14 restaurants, bars and lounges, the hotel is set to be one of the region's most desirable destinations. The Marquis endorsement is reserved for iconic properties in the Marriott International portfolio, defined by thei