One&Only One Za’abeel: World's longest cantilever palace with The Link, 120m infinity pool in the sky, and Michelin culinary masters

Soaring with world-record futuristic architectural grandeur across the iconic twin towers of One Za’abeel in the central Za’abeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (framing the Dubai Frame, DIFC, and Burj Khalifa, just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport), One&Only One Za’abeel opened in 2024 as the world’s premier luxury urban vertical resort grand palace. Masterfully designed by celebrated Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei with interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy, the 229-room luxury palace is anchored by "The Link"—the world’s longest occupied cantilever floating 100 metres in the sky between the two towers. Featuring an extraordinary collection of Michelin-starred culinary institutions (including StreetXO by Dabiz Muñoz, DuangDy by Bo Songvisava, and Arrazuna by Mehmet Gürs), the monumental 120-metre Tapasake rooftop infinity freshwater swimming pool suspended in the sky, and the first Clinique La Prairie Longevity Hub in the Middle East, this property is Dubai’s ultimate luxury grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Dubai architectural glamour and vertical city splendour: liveried City Ambassadors greet guests beneath the futuristic glass porte-cochère on Za’abeel 1 before entering Jean-Michel Gathy’s sun-drenched lobby with soaring 20-metre stone installations, sand-dune-inspired bronze murals, and chilled date mocktails with warm Arabic cardamom pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Dubai culinary, shopping, and skyline pursuits: taking express elevators to The Link—the 230-metre cantilever suspended 100 metres in the sky hosting 8 Michelin-starred chef restaurants (in resort), swimming in the 120-metre sky infinity pool overlooking the entire Burj Khalifa skyline (steps away), private shopping in Dubai Mall and DIFC galleries (5 minutes away), experiencing cellular diagnostics and cryotherapy at Clinique La Prairie Longevity Hub, sipping avant-garde cocktails at Sphere, and reserving dinner at StreetXO by Dabiz Muñoz.

Palace living balances active Dubai urban exploration with serene high-altitude wellness: The Clinique La Prairie Longevity Hub spans three full floors featuring private luxury treatment suites, longevity diagnostics, cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and therapies utilizing Swiss cellular science. Dining is an extraordinary global culinary summit: avant-garde gastronomy at StreetXO by Three-Star chef Dabiz Muñoz, Thai cuisine at DuangDy, Levantine food hall dining at Arrazuna, French-Japanese cuisine at Tapasake by the sky pool, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.

Accommodations comprise 229 rooms, luxury executive suites, and the dual-level Urban Sanctuary Suites styled by Jean-Michel Gathy in desert sand tones, custom Japanese joinery, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, or Arabian Gulf ranging from 55 to 380 square metres. Each residence features dedicated 24-hour personal butler service, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom amenities.

Vertical purists, culinary connoisseurs, and luxury travelers seeking The Link cantilever, 120m sky pool, and Michelin dining in Dubai should book One&Only One Za’abeel without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,800 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 3,900 reviews.