Dubai has announced it is to become home to the world's first hovering hotel. 

The first hover-hotel will be a 20-room boutique ‘pod’ floating above the ground. If it proves to be a success then plans for expansion are already in place, including a family-friendly version.

Suspended 1000m above the city of Dubai, guests staying at the hover hotel will be treated to unparalleled views of the city’s landscape and the deserts beyond. See mind boggling photos here


Visitors will check-in on land at one of five hubs around the city, whereupon they’ll be flown to their hover-hotel by helicopter for a stay where they’ll be quite literally on top of the world.

A city familiar with being at the forefront of innovation, Dubai is set to introduce aerial cruises to their armoury of tourism offerings on 1 April 2011. A range of itineraries will be available to ensure that the emirate’s multitude of attractions are showcased at their seasonal best. 

See mind boggling photos here