Suspended 200 meters in the air is the AURA Skypool. It is the world’s first and highest 360-degree infinity pool. Welcome to an island in the sky.
AURA Skypool opened in October 2021. Sunset Hospitality envisioned this extraordinary destination. It is on the 50th floor of The Palm Tower. The tower connects to the Nakheel Mall.
AURA is divided into two spaces. These are the Pool Deck and the Lounge & Bar. Lush greenery and natural design fuse with high-end finishes. This creates an elegant oasis.
The Pool Deck is 750 square meters. It features custom-made sunbeds and lounges. Guests enjoy a 360-degree swimming experience. The stunning backdrop is perfect for photos.
Antonio Gonzalez is the CEO of Sunset Hospitality. He said AURA is unlike any other destination in the UAE and the world. It showcases iconic sights like Palm Jumeirah. It also includes Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai. All are in one view.
Omar Khoory is Chief Assets Officer at Nakheel. He said AURA adds a record-breaking destination to The Palm Tower. It offers an exceptional experience with panoramic access.
AURA mixes clouds with earth elements. These are air, water, and wind. This creates a captivating environment. Natural materials combine with concrete and stone accents. Modern geometrical accents appear throughout.
The Lounge & Bar offers sharing dishes and an electric atmosphere. Head Chef Craig Best created the international menu with a Pan-Asian twist. Dishes include Aura Sticky Confit Duck Salad. Glazed Miso Salmon and Marinated Pineapple Sundae are also on the menu.
AURA is perfect for corporate gatherings and private celebrations. The in-house events team creates tailor-made packages. These suit each occasion.
AURA ART is a new series at AURA Skypool. It elevates the venue with diverse art forms. These range from installations to exhibitions and podcasts.
In October, AURA Skypool presented Leaving is Home by Sawsan Al Bahar. The lounge transformed into a dynamic exhibition space. Visitors experienced art in this iconic Dubai venue.
Dean Stuart Jarvis is General Manager of AURA Skypool. He said that AURA ART showcases local and international talent. He invites guests to connect with Leaving is Home. He encourages everyone to find their AURA.
Leaving is Home features 3D-printed sculptures of sheets. These are inscribed with the artist’s late grandfather’s memoirs. Visitors can walk through them and experience fragments of his words.
Kokaistudios designed AURA SKYPOOL. The interior takes cues from the natural world. These include a rock formation-inspired wall. Reclaimed wood and plentiful plants also appear.
Dedicated elevators transport guests to the 50th floor. The doors open onto an urban oasis. The lounge features an angular travertino plaster centerpiece. It appears as natural boulders. The counter is made of reclaimed wood.
Ceiling drapes evoke beachside cabanas. Window curtains act as sunscreen. Plants and small trees reinforce the outdoor atmosphere. Furnishings feature a muted palette of greens, oatmeal, and teal.
A wooden deck surrounds the central lounge. Guests look across the infinity pool to spectacular city and ocean vistas. Floating platforms jut into the water. These create a more exclusive experience.
Wind-breaking partitions prevent waves from breaking over the edge. An outdoor bar opens the venue for exclusive parties and private events.
Auxiliary facilities are located on level 49. These include changing rooms and a retail kiosk. A brass-clad staircase inlaid with LED lighting connects the floors. The same angular, rock-like finish appears as in the lounge above. Changing rooms feature sand-blasted blue-green glass doors.
Kokaistudios framed the breathtaking views. The design creates a dialogue between outdoor and indoor. It combines manmade islands with imagined ones. AURA Skypool feels exclusive and luxurious. It is far removed from the heat of the city. It has become one of Dubai’s must-visit experiences.