One&Only and SIRO at One Za’abeel Dubai – the two brand-new hotels in the record-breaking cantilever tower

Okay so Dubai has a new skyline trick: two absurd towers joined together 100 meters in the air by a horizontal glass tube holding the world’s longest cantilever, and inside those two towers are two completely different luxury hotels with completely different agendas. One&Only does urban luxury at the top. SIRO is a fitness-and-biohacking-obsessed wellness hotel in the middle. And you walk between them. Let’s talk about One&Only One Za’abeel and SIRO One Za’abeel, because if you’re headed to Dubai and trying to figure out which one makes sense for your trip, the answer genuinely depends on whether you want spa-pool champagne or heart-rate-variability analysis.

In the video: an overnight at each hotel – a Grand Room at One&Only for $960/night, a Premium Room at SIRO for $730/night, plus lunch and dinners across the property’s restaurants (Indonesian, Spanish, Thai), The Link’s rooftop infinity pool, and both spa/gym experiences. What I want to break down here is what One Za’abeel actually is, who should pick which hotel, what The Link’s restaurants are really like, and the genuinely unique thing about SIRO that no other hotel in the world is currently doing.

So what actually is One Za’abeel?

One Za’abeel opened in January 2024 and is the latest megaproject from Dubai’s Kerzner International (the same company behind Atlantis The Palm and every One&Only resort globally). It sits on Za’abeel Street in the Trade Center Area, adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road, within walking distance of DIFC, the Museum of the Future, and Downtown Dubai.

The development has four distinct components:

• 🏗️ One Za’abeel Tower – 300m tall, 68 stories, houses Grade A offices, SIRO Hotel (floors 30-37), and One&Only Urban Resort (floors 38-53), plus 94 serviced apartments and 9 penthouses under the One&Only Private Homes brand
• 🏢 One Za’abeel The Residences – the residential tower, 235m tall, 59 stories, 264 ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses
• 🌉 The Link – the 230-meter sky concourse connecting both towers horizontally at the 100m level. Currently holds the record attempt for Guinness World’s Longest Cantilevered Building. Houses 8 restaurants, the UAE’s longest rooftop infinity pool, and The Sphere bar in the cantilevered portion
• 🛍️ The Podium – 12,000 sqm of four-level retail space connecting both towers at ground level, with high-end shopping, cafes and restaurants under a green roof

The Link alone is worth internalizing the scale of. It was lifted in September 2020 in one of the heaviest single lifts ever performed in the region (8,500 tonnes in one lift), and weighed 23,000 tonnes upon completion. Engineering-wise, this is one of the more ambitious hotel-adjacent structures ever built. The cantilevered portion extends well beyond the supporting tower – you walk into it, look out the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the ground is genuinely far below you with nothing underneath.

Two hotels, two entirely different missions

This is the core thing to understand before booking. One Za’abeel houses two separate hotels under separate brands operated by the same parent company. They share some facilities (the Link, The Garden Pool, restaurants) but the room product, service philosophy, and price point are genuinely different.

🏙️ One&Only One Za’abeel (floors 38-53)

229 rooms and suites. The urban luxury option. One&Only’s first city hotel globally – every other One&Only is a resort (Mexico, South Africa, Bahamas, Montenegro, Mauritius, etc.). This is the brand translating its resort-luxury language into a skyscraper format. Think: large rooms (60+ sqm entry-level), Burj Khalifa views, butler service on higher categories, the kind of marble-and-linen interiors you’d expect from One&Only. Rates typically $800-1,500 per night for entry-level Grand Rooms, climbing to $5,000+ for top suites.

💪 SIRO One Za’abeel (floors 30-37)

132 rooms and suites. The world’s first fitness-and-biohacking hotel brand. This is the genuinely novel one. SIRO is a new brand Kerzner launched specifically with this hotel in 2024, built around five “biohacking pillars”: fitness, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and mindfulness. Rooms include in-room stretching bars, recovery equipment, refuel bars with healthy snacks, temperature-controlled memory foam mattresses, pillow menus with 11 options, and a zero-gravity chair. The 3,000+ sqm Fitness Lab has Pilates/yoga studios, boxing, indoor cycling, and an Experience Box for curated fitness programming. Rates typically $400-900 per night depending on season.

The real question: which one are you?

• Book One&Only if you want classic luxury hotel amenities, larger rooms, butler service, the resort-luxury experience in an urban setting, and you care more about views and spa than about sports equipment
• Book SIRO if you’re a serious fitness person who’s tired of sad hotel gyms, you’re into wellness tech (HRV, body composition, recovery modalities), you travel for conferences and want to maintain training during the trip, or you’re genuinely interested in the biohacking movement rather than just a spa
• Book both if you want the full One Za’abeel experience and can afford to split nights – the vlog’s approach of two nights across the two hotels is honestly the ideal way to experience this property

The rooms – which one do you actually want?

🌆 One&Only Grand Room (what the vlog stays in)

The entry-level room category at One&Only, around 60 sqm. Walk-in rain shower, separate soaking tub, Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, 58-inch smart TV, bathroom with electronic bidet toilet. Depending on the side of the building you get either Burj Khalifa views (pay for this) or city views. At $960/night as the vlog shows, this is the accessible price point. Grand Rooms with confirmed Burj Khalifa views often run $150-300 more per night.

🛏️ One&Only Suites and Corner Suites

Upgrade categories at One&Only – suites from 100+ sqm with separate living areas, corner suites with dramatic wraparound views. Start around $1,500-2,500 per night.

👑 One&Only Penthouses

9 exclusive penthouses managed by One&Only on the top floors. Multi-bedroom, private terraces, the full skyline flex. $10,000+/night territory.

💪 SIRO Premium Room (what the vlog stays in)

The entry-level SIRO category. Fully soundproofed (this is a deliberate feature – sleep is one of the five biohacking pillars). In-room stretching bar, recovery equipment (massage gun, roller kit), refuel bar with healthy snacks and supplements, temperature-controlled memory foam mattress, pillow menu with 11 options, 2.5m projected TV for virtual fitness classes, zero-gravity chair for decompression. At $730/night as the vlog shows. The rooms are designed to extend the fitness and recovery experience from the gym into the room itself.

🏋️ SIRO Fitness Suites and Recovery Suites

SIRO’s upper categories include dedicated in-room fitness spaces. The Fitness Suite has its own mini-gym. The Recovery Suite has an in-room recovery zone with advanced tech. Suite reservations include two 30-minute in-room treatments during your stay. Typically $1,200-2,500 per night.

The loyalty and points angle: One&Only and SIRO are both Kerzner International properties, and Kerzner operates its own loyalty program called World of Kerzner. Modest benefits (earn points toward free nights, status recognition) but not in the same league as Marriott Bonvoy or Hyatt. The real value plays are: (1) book through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts with a Platinum card for $100 property credit, complimentary breakfast for two, 4pm late checkout, and confirmed upgrade on availability – both hotels participate; (2) check Chase Sapphire Reserve’s The Edit portal which often has special rates at new luxury openings; (3) book via Virtuoso or Preferred Partner travel advisors who can layer in complimentary amenities at no cost. For SIRO specifically, book direct – they run regular wellness packages with complimentary 1-on-1 sessions, body composition analysis, and nutritionist consultations bundled into the rate.

The Link – the genuine headline

Whether you book One&Only or SIRO, The Link is accessible to you and it’s the thing that makes One Za’abeel worth staying at versus other Dubai 5-stars. 100 meters above the ground, 230 meters long, connecting both towers, housing:

🏊 The UAE’s longest rooftop infinity pool

120 meters long, perched at the top of The Link with views across Dubai in every direction. This is the money shot of the property – the pool that looks out over the skyline with nothing underneath you for 100 meters down. Photogenic beyond belief, but also actually a proper lap pool you can swim in. Shared between One&Only and SIRO guests.

🍣 TAPASAKE

The pool-adjacent Japanese restaurant serving sushi, yakitori, and robatayaki. The setting – poolside at The Link – is what you’re paying for. Food is solid Japanese done at appropriate quality for a luxury property. Not a destination restaurant the way Zuma DIFC is, but the atmosphere is unmatched.

🌶️ ANDALIMAN (Indonesian)

One of the more interesting restaurants in Dubai full stop – proper Indonesian cuisine (rendang, nasi goreng, satay, gado-gado) in a luxury setting. Dubai has very few high-end Indonesian restaurants and ANDALIMAN is genuinely excellent. Worth booking.

🥘 QABU (Spanish)

Modern Spanish – tapas, paellas, grilled meats and seafood, proper Spanish wine program. The vlog covers dinner here and consistently gets strong reviews. Book for a dinner when you want a European culinary evening.

🍛 DUANGDY (Thai)

Thai restaurant at SIRO level that’s accessible to all guests. Authentic Thai cooking – proper tom yum, green curry, pad Thai done well, grilled river prawns. Good price point relative to the other Link restaurants.

🍳 AELIA (Mediterranean)

The breakfast restaurant for both One&Only and SIRO guests. Greek-Mediterranean focus, proper breakfast spread – made-to-order eggs, fresh pastries, Middle Eastern mezze, international options, fresh fruit. Buffet format with à la carte additions.

🍾 La Dame de Pic Dubai

Three-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s Dubai outpost – one of the most celebrated women chefs in the world. French contemporary cuisine at the highest level. Worth saying honestly: recent reviews note occasional closures due to event schedules, so check the restaurant’s own reservation system 48-72 hours before your intended date.

🍸 The Sphere

The bar in the cantilevered portion of The Link. You walk into a structure that extends significantly beyond the tower support – it’s a genuinely unusual physical experience. Cocktail program is strong. The Sphere alone is worth a night-cap visit even if you’re not staying at the hotel.

Eight restaurants and bars total across The Link plus The Podium – you could stay a week and still not hit them all.

The SIRO fitness experience – seriously, this is different

If you’re considering SIRO, the fitness operation is what you’re paying for, and it’s legitimately unlike anything else in hospitality. Here’s what the Fitness Lab actually includes:

• 🏋️ Comprehensive gym floor with Technogym and premium equipment. Honestly the best hotel gym on earth currently – not close
• 🚴 Indoor cycling studio with Peloton-style group classes
• 🧘 Pilates and yoga studios with full roster of classes
• 🥊 Boxing studio – programs developed with professional boxer Ramla Ali, a SIRO brand ambassador
• 📦 The Experience Box – curated programmable fitness programming space
• 🛠️ Recovery Lab with cold plunge, infrared sauna, cryotherapy chamber, compression therapy (NormaTec), MLX i3Dome recovery pod, IV drips, hyperbaric oxygen
• 📊 Body composition analysis, VO2 max testing, HRV monitoring, DEXA scans – actual biomarkers
• 🥗 Nutrition consultations with qualified nutritionists, including biohacking-focused protocols
• 😴 Sleep consultations – rooms were designed with Danish sleep consultant Ana West

All classes and most fitness programming is complimentary for SIRO guests. Advanced services (DEXA scans, hyperbaric oxygen, IV drips, personal training) are add-ons. For serious athletes, wellness enthusiasts, or anyone in the broader biohacking community, this is the hotel Dubai was missing. For casual gym-users, SIRO is arguably overkill – you’re paying for a fitness infrastructure you won’t fully use.

One&Only’s spa and amenities

One&Only keeps its spa experience more traditionally luxurious – full-service spa with multiple treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, relaxation lounges, signature massage protocols. Signature 90-minute treatments run AED 900-1,400 (~$250-380). Not the tech-forward approach of SIRO, but arguably more relaxing for someone who wants a proper spa day.

One&Only also has:

• The Garden Pool on the 4th floor – palm-tree-lined, rattan loungers, crochet parasols, Tulum-meets-Ibiza vibe. Shared with SIRO guests and arguably more atmospheric than the Link infinity pool for a full day of lounging
• Banquet halls and event spaces – a lot of the property’s weekend business is weddings and corporate events, which can occasionally make the lobby areas busy
• Kids Club with nannies and daily activities
• 24-hour gym (separate from SIRO’s Fitness Lab)

⚠️ Worth knowing: The property entered a phased renovation period in mid-2025 running through early 2026 on One&Only specifically. Some facilities may be affected during a given booking window. Check the property’s current renovation status at booking.

Getting there and when to go

One Za’abeel is located on Za’abeel Street in the Trade Center area. Distance to key points:

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) – 15-20 minutes by car (AED 60-80 taxi)
• Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall – 5 minutes by car, or walking distance through connected routes
• Museum of the Future – 2 minutes by car, accessible via walking route
• DIFC – 5 minutes walk
• Al Jafiliya Metro Station (Red Line) – 5 minutes walk. Emirates Towers station (Red Line) is slightly further but more convenient for downtown/Dubai Mall direction

Best time to visit:

• November to March – prime season. 24-28°C daytime, cool evenings, low humidity. Peak pricing December through February with Christmas/NYE and Chinese New Year weeks being the most expensive
• April and October – pleasant shoulder months with rates dropping meaningfully
• May to September – summer with 40-45°C temperatures. Hotel rates drop 40-50%. If you can handle the heat and plan indoor activities (malls, museums, both hotels have full indoor facilities), this is the value window

Let’s talk about the price

One&Only and SIRO sit at different points in Dubai’s luxury market. Current 2026 ballpark:

One&Only One Za’abeel:

• Grand Room (city view) – $800-1,100 per night
• Grand Room (Burj Khalifa view) – $960-1,400 per night (the vlog’s category)
• Suites – from $1,500 per night, up to $5,000+
• Penthouses – $10,000+ per night

SIRO One Za’abeel:

• Premium Room – $400-750 per night (the vlog’s category at $730)
• Deluxe Rooms – $500-900 per night
• Fitness Suite – $1,200-1,800 per night
• Recovery Suite – $1,500-2,500 per night

How to make it work:

• Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts – $100 property credit, breakfast for two, 4pm late checkout, confirmed upgrade on availability. Both hotels participate. The upgrade from Grand Room to Suite at One&Only is a genuine 50%+ value jump
• Summer booking (June-August) – up to 50% off peak rates
• SIRO wellness packages – book direct and check their Wellness Reset packages which bundle 3-5 nights with nutrition consults, body composition analysis, recovery sessions, and 1-on-1 training – often cheaper on a per-service basis than booking services individually
• World of Kerzner program – free to join, earn points on stays across One&Only and Atlantis properties
• Stay at SIRO, use The Link restaurants – you get Link access as a SIRO guest at a lower nightly rate than One&Only. If you don’t specifically need One&Only’s larger rooms, SIRO is the better value play within the same property
• Split nights across both hotels – the ultimate One Za’abeel experience, especially for a 4-night stay. Experience One&Only’s urban luxury for 2 nights and SIRO’s fitness focus for 2 nights

Is it worth it? One Za’abeel is genuinely Dubai’s most interesting new hotel complex since Atlantis The Royal opened. The Link is an engineering achievement that isn’t matched anywhere. SIRO as a concept is legitimately novel and doesn’t have direct global competitors yet. One&Only’s first urban property is a strong execution. If you’re choosing between One Za’abeel and other Dubai 5-stars (Bvlgari Dubai, Atlantis The Royal, Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Four Seasons DIFC), One Za’abeel’s advantage is the sheer variety – two hotels, eight restaurants, a record-breaking cantilever, and an urban-luxury versus wellness-focused choice under the same development umbrella.

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