Dubai is building the world's first hotel with its own rainforest — here's what it's like inside

• Charles Clark
 

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The two towers sitting atop the five floor "podium," which is laced with yellow lighting.Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

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.

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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.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

Once they head into the main foyer, visitors will be greeted by robotic luggage handlers.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

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.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

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.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

Also found in the man-made jungle is a "prehistoric Jurassic-inspired marsh," a splash pool, a sandless beach, and a rainforest café.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

It makes for a pretty spectacular sight.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

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

The bottom of the pool is also coated in starry lighting. Connected to the Skypool is an ultra-luxury spa and health club.

Design by ZAS Architects / Image by Plompmozes

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