February 19, 2025, 11:41 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Luxury, spectacular architecture, and record-breaking projects – Dubai is constantly setting new standards. Now, a new project is causing a stir. In the middle of the skyline, a unique building is to be created with a floating spa that will literally take wellness to a new level.
Imagine floating islands in the heart of the city – this vision could soon materialize in Dubai. Dubbed ‘Dubai Therme – Islands in the Sky,’ the megacity is gearing up for its next awe-inspiring project. In the middle of an artificial lake in Zabeel Park, not far from the Royal Palace, a wellness oasis is to be built that will accommodate up to 1.7 million visitors a year. TRAVELBOOK takes a look at the floating spa planned for Dubai.
No Ordinary Wellness Temple
Yet, this floating spa is far from your typical wellness retreat. According to Baublatt, the plan is instead for a building around 100 meters high, consisting of several islands stacked on top of each other. The individual islands will include thermal and mineral water pools, saunas, and waterfalls surrounded by lush vegetation. At the same time, the spa offers a spectacular view of the city skyline. However, the 16-lane highway will also remain visible – a detail that, according to 20min, is already causing criticism online.
During the day, the futuristic thermal spa is all about rest and relaxation. In the late evening hours, however, the Dubai Therme is to be supplemented with a range of music, art, and events, according to the US architecture firm “Diller Scofidio + Renfro.”
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Start of Construction Planned for 2026
An impressive 90 percent of the water used for the project will be recycled within the thermal baths. Moreover, travelnews reports that the energy needs for the project will be met through sustainable sources. Construction of Therme Dubai is scheduled to start in 2026, with the superlative wellness oasis due to be completed two years later.