Aura Skypool, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Just got back from a short winter break to the UAE (Dubai and Ras Al-Khaimah). We last visited in 2010 and boy has it changed!

The first half of the holiday in Dubai was a mad dash to revisit a few old sights and see the new. Day one was our very own version of ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’… starting off with a taxi ride to the Palm monorail and a trip along the palm to the Atlantis hotel followed by a long… and I mean long, walk along the Boardwalk that runs all the way round the outer palm defence wall. A quick drink in the Atlantis (no mean feat getting into the place – security is everywhere! Probably explains why Dubai is an ultra-safe place to visit).

Then back on the monorail, take the tram back to the main metro interchange at Dubai Marina and then the Metro line all the way into the city centre for the Burj Khalifa. First shock – it’s a bloody long walk from the nearest Metro Station (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall) even with 7 travelators along the route. We don’t dawdle but it still took us 20-25mins to reach the mall entrance! Goes a long way to explaining how we managed 25,000+ steps each day!

The second shock – to go up the Burj Khalifa is simply extortionate! Peak hours are 12:00-20:00 at a cost of 553 AED (£120.00 as near as dam it). Its only discounted between 09:00-11:00 & 21:00-22:00 for 399 AED and its pitch black by that night time so we hummed and harred for an hour before knocking it on the head.

Note to others: pre-book tickets in advance… it’s a bit cheaper.

Luckily, Mrs R does exceptional research and planning for our holidays (I usually just pack my camera bag and turn up) and had booked us in for the sunrise slot (6:00-9:00) at the Aura Skypool. I hadn’t heard of this place. It’s the world’s highest 360 degree infinity pool offering incredible views of the Dubai skyline. Situated on the Palm Jumeirah on top of the Palm Tower Hotel, this was the #1 highlight of the holiday and more than made up for the disappointment of the Burj Khalifa.

Having a flat white at 6am with your feet dangling in an outside heated infinity pool on the 50th floor is a unique experience – Costa needs to up its game!!!

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Infinity pool | Marina Bay Sands

This is the the other infinity pool at the hotel thanks for looking Paul

Looking across infinity pool out to Gulf of Thailand sea, bathed in purple dawn light.

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“Feel infinite as you soak in the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool. Spend a luxurious afternoon basking in the glorious sun or relaxing in the shade of a palm tree, 57 storeys high above the glittering expanse of Singapore.

Access to the Infinity Pool is exclusive to Hotel Guests and hotel key cards must be presented for entry.

Sands SkyPark Infinity Pool is at least 1.2 metre (4 feet) deep. You can also find the children's pool and heated outdoor jacuzzis at Sands SkyPark. The children's pool is located near the Hotel Tower 1, the children's pool is 0.5 metre (1.6 feet) deep.”

Sunrise at the hotel Infinity Pool in Panama City, Panama.

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Another snap of the infinity pool at Cortijo La Hoya near Algeciras. Honestly, one of the best places to stay. The view is sublime, the colour and the light forever changing. This shot is almost straight out of the can, no colour changes or saturation in Photoshop. This is real!

The infinity pool and the Brisbane city skyline at sunset.

Aura Skypool, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Palm Jumeirah is an incredible feat of engineering and construction. A compelling example of that man can achieve when money is not the deciding factor. The Palm Jebel Ali, currently under construction, is going to be twice the size, but back to the picture. Looking back down the main stem of the palm you can see the multi lane highway left and right with the monorail line running up the middle… all standing on a man-made island.

Blue hour with the Council House, in Old Market Square, Nottingham.

The Council House was designed by Thomas Cecil Howitt in the 1920's, while the infinity pool and fountains were designed by Kathryn Gustafson and unveiled in 2007.

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infinity pool - the water spills into the catch basin, from where it is then pumped back into the pool.

The infinity pool at Rangali Maldives in the dusking sky.

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The beautiful Infinity swimming pool and in-pool seating on the hotel roof at Bimini Island in the Bahamas.

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It's not all dust and heat in the outback. Occasionally, you find a gem like this, the infinity pool at Cobbold Gorge. Actually, the water was very cold, we only got in for the photo.

Sunset colors reflected on the infinity pool of a hotel.

Howden Dam doing it's best impression of an infinity pool.

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A popular tourist attraction with SuperTree structures and a big garden with 2 Super Dome Conservatory that have state of the art design and temperature controlled environment for non tropical type of flower and plant garden.

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The "Malibu" is a sleek high-end modern glass house featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 and a half bathrooms, a built-in kitchen, an infinity pool, custom cabinetry and so much more! This exceptional residence seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, the continuity of materials used both inside and out further enhances the effect.

Key Features:

- 3 Bedrooms

- 3 Bathrooms and 1 Half Bathroom for guests.

- Main bedroom featuring its own private bathroom, access to the back patio and a sitting/dressing room area.

- Built-In Kitchen.

- Optional decorative open curtains (HUD Operated: On/Off)

- Infinity Pool with lounging animations.

- A version of the house with no pool.

- Curated color options for accents throughout the house (Wood Accents, Wood Doors, Concrete Accents in the main bedroom)

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