World’s Most Futuristic Hotel

Floating like UFOs above crystal waters, welcome to the future of hospitality

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Yagmur Baydır
December 02, 2025

Dear PA reader,

In Saudi Arabia, the Shebara Resort by Killa Design emerges as a solar-powered, zero-impact retreat at the heart of the Red Sea. Dubai’s Ciel Tower claims the title of the world’s tallest hotel, soaring 365 meters with an internal sky atrium.

From submerged suites to modular floating palaces, Dubai’s upcoming hotel lineup doubles down on spectacle, sustainability, and immersive luxury. On the snow-covered slopes of Hokkaido, Snøhetta’s Not A Hotel Rusutsu blurs minimalist architecture with alpine serenity in geometric timber forms.

This year’s top 10 tallest hotels, dominated by Dubai and Bangkok, prove that height and hospitality continue to rise in tandem. In the Texan desert, BIG and ICON’s El Cosmico becomes the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, where organically shaped domes redefine desert living.

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