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Dubai’s latest building project is a skyscraper that resembles a latter-day Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

The ‘Therme Dubai’ is set to become the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind wellbeing resort and interactive park. The tallest facility of its kind in the world, the project integrates elements of relaxation, leisure, family entertainment, healthcare, and natural environments.

The modern day marvel will be developed in Dubai’’s Zabeel Park in collaboration with wellbeing resort firm, the Therme Group. Completion is anticipated by 2028.

With its imposing but subtle presence in the skyline, Therme Dubai will surely become a green landmark in the desert Emirate. But there’s also a serious justification for the development - to strengthen Dubai’s medical tourism sector.

By offering a range of health-focused services and promoting a lifestyle centered on physical and mental wellbeing, the project aims to attract visitors seeking holistic wellness experiences, while also improving the quality of life of the local population.

It spans 500,000 square feet, stands 100 metres tall, and is designed to host up to 1.7 million visitors annually. The project boasts an array of world-class amenities, including natural therapeutic zones, diverse thermal pools, and multiple floors dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation.

Key attractions include a Michelin-star restaurant, three 18-metre waterfalls, and expansive 4,500-square-metre indoor and terrace pools offering dynamic, all-year water environments. Additionally, the project will feature an exhilarating play area with 15 waterslides and experiential art installations designed to enrich the customer experience.

The building's design embodies sustainable engineering principles, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for water treatment, heating and cooling. The resort will recycle 90% of the water used in its thermal pools, while 80% of the fresh air and cooling needs will be met through clean energy sources. Additionally, the project will serve as a cultural hub, hosting innovative and immersive art from cities across the globe.

The project encompasses three key zones. The first is the Play Zone, a family-friendly area that blends fun, entertainment, and health-related activities for both adults and children. The second is the Relax Zone, dedicated to adults and offering indoor and outdoor relaxation pools, mineral pools, steam rooms, and natural treatments using mineral-enhanced water. The third is the Restore Zone which focuses on rejuvenation, providing visitors with a tranquil escape in a spacious thermal complex, complete with saunas, steam rooms, and innovatively designed mineral treatment baths that elevate the guest experience to unparalleled levels of comfort and quality.

The resort’s design is centred around integrating nature and water at the heart of the project, providing elements that contribute to enhancing human well-being. It will feature the world’s largest indoor botanical garden, supporting urban biodiversity and sustainable development. This garden will feature over 200 plant species from around the globe, paired with clear, warm thermal waters.

Guests will also enjoy multi-sensory saunas, therapeutic mineral pools, wave pools, water slides, and luxurious spa treatments inspired by ancient bathing traditions from around the world such as Roman and Turkish baths, Japanese hot springs, Turkish hammams, and Nordic saunas. In addition, the resort will host hundreds of water and art activities, leveraging technology to provide a unique experience for visitors.