November 22, 2021, 3:38 pm | Read time: 5 minutes
A new pool of superlatives has opened in Dubai. The “Aura Skypool” is the highest 360-degree infinity pool in the world. TRAVELBOOK showcases the pools of superlatives.
In Dubai, a pool has opened on the rooftop of a skyscraper on the Palm Jumeirah that is not for the faint-hearted. Located on the 52nd floor of the Palm Tower, which also houses a luxury hotel and condominiums, is an infinity pool that winds around the entire top of the building. You can swim and splash in the pool at a height of 200 meters, making it the highest 360-degree infinity pool in the world. TRAVELBOOK has compiled the pools of superlatives.
7 Pools of Superlatives Worldwide
Some were meticulously planned by architects, others shaped by nature over centuries, but they all have one thing in common: Most people love spending time in them. We’re talking about pools. But which is the largest? And which is the most dangerous? These are the pools of superlatives.
The Highest 360-Degree Infinity Pool in the World
Dubai has a new attraction that packs a punch: the “Aura Skypool,” which winds around the top of the Palm Tower on the artificial island “The Palm Jumeirah.” The special feature of the location on the island, which was created over 20 years ago off the coast of Dubai, is the view you get from there of the Dubai Marina district with its skyscrapers. Guests must pay 16.50 euros to enjoy the view from the highest 360-degree infinity pool in the world. The world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, can also be admired from there. You can swim in the super pool, which has an area of 750 square meters, from 10 a.m. to sunset.
The Highest Infinity Pool in the World
Dubai knows superlatives: Even higher than the Aura Skypool, the highest 360-degree infinity pool in the world, is the one at the Address Beach Resort. On the roof of the resort, at a height of 293.90 meters, is an infinity pool that has been included in the Guinness World Records. Previously, the infinity pool on the 191-meter-high hotel roof of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore held the title of “Highest Pool in the World.”
The World’s First “Floating” Sky Pool
Just this May, the so-called “Sky Pool” opened in London—a 25-meter-long, transparent swimming pool that stretches between the tenth floors of two residential high-rises in the southwest of the metropolis in the Nine Elms district. According to a report by “CNN,” it is the largest free-floating acrylic pool structure in the world. The Sky Pool is the centerpiece of a new building and park complex near the south bank of the Thames, which also includes bars, restaurants, and shops. The area was designed by the architectural firm EcoWorld Ballymore. From the pool, bathers can enjoy views of the London skyline, including the London Eye and Westminster Abbey. A small downside: Access to the pool is reserved for residents of the apartment complex.
The Largest Pool in the World
The largest pool in the world is located in Chile. The resort San Alfonso del Mar features a pool that could almost pass as a small sea: With more than a kilometer in length and up to 3.5 meters in depth, you sometimes forget you’re just in a pool. The fact that even small boats can swim in the 250-million-liter pool underscores this image. And for those who want to learn windsurfing and the like but are afraid of sharks and orcas, they can easily do so in the world’s largest pool.
The Deepest Pool in the World
Among the pools of superlatives is definitely “Deepspot” in Poland. Located in Mszczonow, 50 kilometers from Warsaw, this 45.5-meter-deep diving pool was opened. Learn more about the deepest pool on Earth here. Previously, Italy held the title.
The Most Dangerous Pool in the World
Dangerous in a different way is the Devil’s Pool. Right in front of a roaring waterfall in Zambia, you can only enter the water somewhat safely during the dry season from September to December. And even then, caution is advised! Beyond the pool, it’s a 110-meter drop. Tourists should only explore the pool with a tour guide to avoid accidentally entering the water at the wrong spot.
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The Pool with the Most Floors
The hotel Grand Wailea is not only reputed to have one of the most beautiful pool landscapes in Hawaii. The “Wailea Canyon Activity Pool” spans six floors. The total of nine pools are connected by a river and offer a lot for water adventurers: There are numerous caves, waterfalls, vines, and slides to discover. And there’s the world’s first pool elevator, where visitors can move from floor to floor.
The Most Hidden Pool in the World
In the Homestead Crater in Utah, you can swim in a nearly 16-meter-deep cave. The natural pool under the rock has been formed over more than 10,000 years by melting ice and has now become a dreamy little swimming cave that attracts visitors from all over the world. In the middle of the pool, there is a large hole in the rock, allowing sunlight to illuminate the cave.