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Inside the Dubai hotel where a massive fire broke out on New Year's Eve

Madison Malone Kircher

2015-12-31T21:54:45Z

dubai fire — The Address Hotel engulfed in flames. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

While revelers in the streets awaited the new year, a fire broke out at the Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai, with flames covering at least 20 stories of the 63 story luxury hotel.

No fatalities have been reported and authorities are saying the fire has been contained and no longer spreading inside the hotel. The city's massive fireworks display still went off as planned from the nearby Burj Khalifa skyscraper.

In case you're not familiar with the Address Downtown Hotel, Instagram's location filter makes it easy to see photos of what the hotel looked like before the New Year's Eve blaze.

Here's a look inside.

The Address stands 63 stories tall in downtown Dubai.

Sad day for skyscraper fans. One of the worlds nicest hotel towers is burning right now. These are two photos I took of that tower last year. You can see the tragedy on CNN :-( theaddress #theaddressdowntowndubai #addresshotel #addresshoteldubai #uae #skyscraper #downtowndubai #fire #dubaifire #hotelfire #fireindubai #dubaihotel #hotel #wolkenkratzer #breakingnews

A photo posted by @skyscraperfan on Dec 31, 2015 at 11:08am PSTDec 31, 2015 at 11:08am PST

It's "the city’s premier five star hotel with a new invigorating and innovative vibe," according to the hotel's website.

Embark on a sumptuous all-day dining in a chic comfort at #Fazaris. Photo credit: @curlywurly_photo #Finedining #theaddressdowntowndubai #mydubai #dubaifood #Breakfast #Lunch #Dinner

A photo posted by The Address Downtown Dubai (@theaddressdowntowndubai) on Nov 17, 2015 at 4:14am PSTNov 17, 2015 at 4:14am PST

It's pretty impressive looking from the outside.

A photo posted by Анастасия. (@ankarpik)Nov 6, 2015 at 12:24pm PST

The hotel offers incredible views of the nearby Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper.

A video posted by Q8catlover😻 (@q8catlover)Dec 29, 2015 at 3:02pm PST

The skyscraper makes for a perfect photo-op.

#NYE2016#dubai

A photo posted by Joseph M.dina (@joseph_m.dina) on Dec 31, 2015 at 2:04am PSTDec 31, 2015 at 2:04am PST

Seriously. Just check out the view from this pool at the hotel.

A perfect sparkling urban oasis! Discover our walk-in packages! Http://goo.gl/lm43wD #pool #fitness #fitnessjourney #sun #dubai #dxb #downtowndubai #burjkhalifa #morning #monday #relax #urban

A photo posted by The Address Downtown Dubai (@theaddressdowntowndubai) on May 3, 2015 at 9:15pm PDTMay 3, 2015 at 9:15pm PDT

Not to mention, the incredible views of the city itself.

Looking amazing Dubai! Even on going construction looks pretty!

A photo posted by @charlottegale823 on Dec 30, 2015 at 1:39am PSTDec 30, 2015 at 1:39am PST

Here's a look inside one of the rooms.

check in #theaddressdowntown #dubai #تصوير #تصويري #عدستي #انستقرام #انستقرامي

A photo posted by salehalshubaibi (@salehalshubaibi) on Dec 30, 2015 at 1:36am PSTDec 30, 2015 at 1:36am PST

"Amazing place," a guest captioned this picture of a room key.

Amazing place....had a nice stay.👍👍👍

A photo posted by @sharun_84 on Dec 29, 2015 at 10:46pm PSTDec 29, 2015 at 10:46pm PST

The Address Downtown has seven restaurants.

Amazing dinner in @katanadubai 🍸 #food #foodporn #yum #instafood #yummy #amazing #sweet #dinner #fresh #tasty #foodie #delish #delicious #eating #foodpic #foodpics #eat #hungry #foodgasm #hot #foods #dubai #mydubai

A photo posted by Mariella Montanaro (@personal_shopper_mm) on Dec 29, 2015 at 9:56am PSTDec 29, 2015 at 9:56am PST

And a luxury spa offering "luxuriant facials, purifying body wraps, intense body scrubs and intricate hand and foot care."

How is your weekend so far? Make it even better with a well-deserved pampering at The #Spa. #Weekend #DubaiLife

A photo posted by The Address Downtown Dubai (@theaddressdowntowndubai) on Dec 4, 2015 at 11:50pm PSTDec 4, 2015 at 11:50pm PST

Following the fire, officials in Dubai reported that hotel guests had been evacuated to other locations and the blaze had been contained.

Good night everyone from the Address Downtown Dubai! Photo credit : @soukalbahardubai #dxb #goodnight #dubai #dubaitag #burjkhalifa #instatravel #instalike #sunset #view

A photo posted by The Address Downtown Dubai (@theaddressdowntowndubai) on May 19, 2015 at 11:52am PDTMay 19, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

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