Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is where modern French art de vivre and ancient Egyptian heritage elegantly merges with the essence and culture of the UAE. The iconic building is adorned with a gold pyramidion and in the shape of an obelisk, representative of the Luxor Obelisk currently in Paris. Attention to detail, Art Deco flair and a marriage of cultures and heritage are hallmarks of not just Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk’s overall architecture and design, but of the 498 luxury guest rooms and suites, as well as 97 furnished and serviced apartments.