Burj Al Arab - The 7-Star Hotel In Dubai

One of the most incredible structures on Earth, the Burj Al Arab, was built in the shape of an Arabian dhow, or yacht's sail.

The planners wanted a monolithic structure, but neither did they want to cast a shadow over downtown Dubai, so they built it 919 feet (280 meters) out to sea.

The entrance hall is lined with rare Statutario marble (the same kind used by Michelangelo in his sculptures). In total, precious marble covers 24,000 square meters in the hotel.

But you can't have marble without gold, so 19,267 square feet (1,790 square meters) of 24-carat gold leaf was also used to embellish the interior.

Burj Al Arab from the sky

7-star hotel in Dubai

Burj Al Arab, at the time of its inauguration in 1999, was an incredible achievement raising the bar for hotels all around the world.

The designers didn't try to squeeze in as many rooms as possible in the 1,053 feet (321 meters) tall tower.

Instead, only 202 suites are spread over 28 double-story floors, with the smallest occupying 1,820 square feet (169 square meters) of meticulously designed and decorated space.

Burj Al Arab at night

The hotel is officially rated Five-Star Deluxe. So, where does this seven-star come from?

According to the hotel management, they have never used the term in advertising nor encouraged people to use it.

However, during the hotel's opening, a British journalist was so impressed by what he saw that he thought the only way to emphasize the difference was by crediting Burj Al Arab an additional two stars.

Burj Al Arab exterior

According to a Jumeirah Group (the owners of Burj Al Arab) official, they cannot do anything against people referring to the hotel as seven stars.

And why would they? It was one of the most effective marketing strategies ever to happen in the hospitality industry, putting Burj Al Arab on the map.

Lower Lobby

Burj Al Arab is connected to the mainland by a bridge and can only be accessed by a fleet of Rolls Royces.

Amphitheater

Twenty thousand liters of water were used to create the geyser-style fountain that combines the finest design with a fiber-optic light display.

Burj Al Arab Atrium

The world's tallest atrium

Upper lobby

Al Falak Restaurant

Junsui Restaurant

Junsui Restaurant

Al Mahara Restaurant

Al Mahara Restaurant

Restaurant with giant aquarium

Three aquariums - one that circles a restaurant - contain around 50 species of fish, sharks, and rays, all illuminated by some of the hotel's 28,000 light fixtures.

Al Muntaha Restaurant

Al Muntaha Restaurant

Bab Al Yam Restaurant

Bab Al Yam Restaurant

Skyview Bar

Skyview Bar

Dubai view from the Skyview Bar

Panoramic Suite

Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Royal Suite bedroom

Diplomatic Suite

Diplomatic Suite bedroom

The largest suite at Burj Al Arab covers an 8,400 square feet (780 square meters) area, but strangely enough, that was not enough for it to be included in the top 16 most expensive rooms in the world .

Club Suite

Burj Al Arab Spa

Burj Al Arab Spa pools

Of course, you will want to arrive by helicopter – just make sure Andre Agassi and Roger Federer aren't playing a tennis match on the helipad first - or there isn't a wedding high up in the air.

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Translated into English, the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab  literally means ‘the tower of Arabs’, adding a protective elegance to the building’s stance as it soars out of the turquoise shore, keeping a proud watch over Dubai’s dazzling cityscape. Any resident can wax lyrical about the inexplicably fond feelings the building’s sail-like silhouette invokes, illuminated at night-time by twinkling lights and projections. During its launch, one journalist was famously so overwhelmed by the hotel that they felt it must be rated seven stars out of the maximum five-star rating. Photos simply don’t do its ultramodern grandeur and intricacy justice, so we’ve curated countless stories for you to enjoy below to explain the painstaking work and dedication that have led the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to become such an awe-inspiring experience.

Iconic design

Gold on 27 at Burj Al Arab

Service beyond expectations

The hotel’s dedicated teams go above and beyond guest expectations, no matter how small or big the request may be, including Michelin-starred chefs and mixologists to expert florists and private butlers. The butlers are responsible for offering the most memorable experiences for guests, whilst the Guest Relations team look after the finer day to day details.

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab’s ‘Marhaba Welcome’ is the epitome of Arabian hospitality. Upon arrival, guests are offered rose water, refreshing cold towels, dates and authentic Arabic coffee. The hotel has its own camel named Musafir, which means traveller in Arabic, who offers guests the chance to enjoy a symbolic walk around the grounds of the iconic building. To explore the city and its attractions, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab offers its own fleet of Rolls-Royces, available for guests’ transfers to and from Dubai International Airport or around the emirate, as well as a fleet of BMWs.

A haven of fine dining

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab has become a symbol of culinary excellence in Dubai. Choose from a wealth of restaurants, from leisurely lunch at The Terrace, a beachfront experience at Sal , stylish cocktails with staggering views at Gilt  or ascend to 27th floor at six meters per second to enjoy a fusion of French and Italian fine dining at Al Muntaha  overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Sky View also offers spectacular views of the seascape, while Al Iwan ’s regal dining hall on the first floor serves up traditional Arabian dishes. Bab Al Yam  provides Mediterranean cuisines with Middle Eastern accents with floor-to-ceiling views of the Arabian Gulf, while Sahn Eddar  offers a decadent afternoon tea experience as well as an expertly crafted international menu. For the ultimate luxury experience, guests can indulge in a Gold Cappuccino, a luscious coffee topped with 24-carat gold leaf.

Golden cappuccino at Burj Al Arab

Step inside the elegant  Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on your next trip to Dubai. With a spectacular location, superb dining and seriously luxurious rooms, you might find it hard to leave. Please make sure you phone ahead of time to check whether opening times may have changed.

Thanks to our new Inside Burj Al Arab experience, you can discover the hidden world of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and embark on a guided tour of one of the world's most renowned structures.

I didn't think the $1 billion hotel considered 'the most luxurious in the world' could possibly live up to the hype. I was very wrong.

  • One of the most decorated luxury hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai , was recently named the "best hotel in the world" by the Ultratravel Awards. The Burj has frequently been called "the world's first seven-star hotel" and "the most luxurious hotel in the world" by travel writers and critics.
  • I recently stayed at the hotel on a trip to Dubai to see if the Burj Al Arab could possibly live up to the hype.
  • Adorned with more gold and marble than any reasonable person would choose, the Burj Al Arab impresses through the sheer force of its vision of luxury.
  • A guest's every whim is attended to, the architecture and design astounds with color, patterns, and vertigo, and extravagances like caviar and truffles find their way into numerous dishes at the hotel's restaurants. It's like living in the dream world of an Emirati royal or President Donald Trump.

The Burj's vision of luxury starts with its location. The hotel was built on a tiny man-made island a few hundred meters off the Dubai coastline. That means any would-be visitors must enter via guard-monitored bridge.

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Most people arrive via complimentary chauffeured Rolls-Royce pick up. Your other option is to arrive in a private helicopter — to a private helipad, of course.

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Compared to the rest of the Burj, the lobby is nothing to write home about, with low ceilings and a pared-back design. But that's by design. The lobby is mostly used to corral tourists coming to marvel at the structure, not guests.

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Guests are whisked to a side room far from the clamor to be greeted by an attendant with a "Marhaba Welcome" or rose water, cold towels, dates, and Arabic coffee. The attendant takes your passport to check your booking and then brings you directly to your room.

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I was a bit early for check-in so the Burj staff offered to set me up with some snacks in the atrium upstairs. I passed by one of the Burj's three aquariums on the way up.

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A "cascade waterfall" lies between the lobby and the upper atrium. The fountain uses fiber optic lights, water, and mist to create a choreographed effect of water jumping down the stone steps.

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The over-the-top grandeur of the Burj hit me as I entered the atrium. It's not just the gold, though there's plenty of that, but the deep color of the saffron and ultramarine tiles and the ornate furniture.

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The Burj has nine restaurants dotted throughout the property. Because my room wasn't ready, an attendant set me up at Sahn Eddar, a coffee and tea lounge.

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Source: Sahn Eddar

They brought over a juice that tasted like straight puréed mango, olives, and a selection of spiced nuts fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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The centerpiece of the atrium is a circular fountain with a geometric structure that appears to mimic Islamic tile art. It periodically shoots water 130 feet into the air.

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The atrium is, according to the Burj, the tallest in the world at 590 feet. The kaleidoscopic colors produce a trippy effect.

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What struck me as I walked through the hotel is how detailed every part of the hotel is. Each room feels like its own art piece. That's a tribute to interior designer Khuan Chew, who used a color palette and design touches that harken to the Arabian Peninsula's history.

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At midday, the hotel is far from calm. The Burj is a big tourist attraction for Dubai and the only way to see it is with a reservation for afternoon tea at one of the restaurants. That means tour buses roll in with groups getting tea and a tour. I'd complain more, but if it wasn't for my job, I'd be in the same boat.

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Step away from the atrium and the commotion disappears. If you're wondering, yes: Those elevator doors are covered in 24-karat gold. Nearly 20,000 square feet of gold leaf was used to adorn the hotel's interiors.

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1,790sqm of 24-carat gold leaf was used to embellish the interior

I headed upstairs to my room. The Burj may be 56 stories tall, but each floor is a double-story, meaning that every room in the hotel is a duplex suite.

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Every floor has a team of personal butlers (I'm not kidding) who are there waiting to attend to your every desire. Whoever is on duty will stand up as you approach and greet you by name. If you need anything — a dinner reservation, an Earl Grey tea brewed at 9 p.m. sharp, or, say, a bubble bath — they'll take care of it with gusto.

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When it's time to check in, your butler will go through the paperwork at the personal office in your suite and then show you around the room.

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The tour takes quite a while There are remotes for everything, from the blinds to the television to the climate control to the lights. And lots of places to recline ... because what else do you do in a $1,500-a-night suite?

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There is, of course, an extensive and expensive mini-bar. But there's plenty of sparkling and mineral water to enjoy.

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There was a selection of sliced fruits on the dining table when I arrived. The butler asked if there were any fruits missing that I would like to have sliced for later in the day. I asked for mango, but, I must confess, the mango never did appear.

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There was a tree of delightful French macarons of various flavors and a gold-leaf-covered giant chocolate "bean" filled with more chocolates. Later, in the evening of Thanksgiving day, the butler returned with a tray of Thanksgiving-themed sandwiches and mini-pies.

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The bedroom is in the upstairs of the duplex. You climb a swooping marble staircase to get there. I'm still pissed that I didn't try sliding down the banister like the cool kid in every teen comedy ever.

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The bedroom is so spacious I couldn't get it all in one photo. The bed is a DUX mattress, which can cost up to $15,000. The bedding is made of Eiderdown feathers harvested from the abandoned nests mother Eider ducks use to keep their eggs warm. There's a pillow "menu" of nearly a dozen pillows of varying degrees of material, thickness, and firmness.

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Source: Duxiana Beds, Jumeirah Group

The bedroom has its own sitting room with plush furniture that looks much too nice to actually sit on.

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The television was rather small for the room. But the sea view, which every room has thanks to the hotel's unique triangular design, is all the entertainment I needed.

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The bathroom is fit for a sheikh. There's a rain shower with four additional shower-heads, his-and-hers sinks, and a Jacuzzi bathtub. The butler informed me he could draw a bubble bath in later in the evening, if I so desired.

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The bathroom — and I'll remind you, this is the entry-level suite — comes with a set of full-size his-and-hers Hermès toiletries, including cologne and perfume. You best believe I took the bar of Hermès body soap and stuck it in my suitcase. All my clothes now smell like Hermès.

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After thoroughly exploring the room, it was time to check out the rest of the hotel. One does not just stay at the "most luxurious hotel in the world." One runs around like he or she is a child in an amusement park and every hotel amenity is a ride.

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The first stop on my whirlwind tour of the Burj was The Terrace, a new 108,000 square-foot leisure facility built by ADMARES, a Finnish company that specializes in floating construction. It was added to the hotel in 2016.

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Source: ADMARES

The terrace features two pools, 24 cabanas, and eight "Royal Cabanas," which feature butler service, air-conditioning, televisions, fresh fruit, an espresso machine, and a full bar, spa, and food menu.

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Source: Burj Al Arab

The terrace also features a lounge called Shisha and Scape, a restaurant featuring California-inspired cuisine. I stopped in at Scape for a late lunch to figure out what exactly "Californian cuisine" is.

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To start, I tried a cocktail called "The Living Legend (120 AED or $32), featuring Ron Zacapa rum, Woodford Reserve bourbon, pineapple, lime orgeat, hazelnut syrup, and bitters. I should've guessed from the ingredient list, but this cocktail had a confusing, sickly sweet flavor. The pineapple dominated the flavor palette with the whiskey providing a smoky aftertaste. I set it aside after a few sips.

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Source: Scape Cocktails

At the waiter's suggestion — he said it was Scape's specialty — I ordered the vitello tonnato (93 AED, or $25), a classic dish of Piedmont, Italy. It features cold, sliced veal dressed with a mayo flavored with tuna and chopped bits of beetroot. It is a marriage of strong and sometimes strange flavors that somehow work together, the sour of the beetroot cutting through the richness of the veal and the mayo.

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The seafood salad (175 AED, or $48) is likely what restaurateurs mean when they talk about Californian cuisine: light, fresh, with a focus on the ingredients. This featured chilled pieces of king crab, octopuses, prawns, avocado, and corn, in a yuzu dressing.

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The waiter told me that Scape's chef, Edgar Obed Bedolla Villegas, is Mexican and that the Angus beef tampiqueña (255 AED or $69) is a dish close to his heart. Bedolla Villegas' tampiqueña is not traditional, eschewing the enchiladas, cheese, and beans that usually surround the tender strip of beef in favor of a delicate arrangement of fried onions and a chimichurri heavy on spicy peppers. The fries are cut into thick blocks and reminded me most of Peruvian yucca fries.

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Source: Scape , Wikipedia

After lunch, I decided to lay on a luxury sun bed like a beached whale. The Terrace has a "beach" area, which is like an adult-sized sandbox on the edge of an infinity pool.

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The infinity pool looks directly out onto the Arabian Gulf, which makes it the perfect spot for sunset Instagram photos. There's a hot tub embedded in the infinity pool.

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Around sunset, every person I passed by was trying to get a nice photo or selfie of the skyline. Yours truly, included.

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After a few hours lounging by the pool, it was time for dinner. The way to the restaurant brought me to this side lobby. I'm not kidding when I say that every room was like a finely crafted piece of jewelry. The turquoise-and-gold elevator looked like an Hermès enameled bangle.

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Source: Herm è s

For dinner, I had a reservation at the Burj's flagship restaurant, Al Mahara. If it wasn't clear from the giant gold seashell that serves as the host stand, Al Mahara is all about seafood.

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Like everything else in the Burj, the Al Mahara wine racks do, in fact, glitter with gold. It's in spots like this where my brain is caught between "Can only gold be a design aesthetic?" and "Ooh, sparkly wall!"

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But Al Mahara, like the Burj, does nothing halfway. Witness this golden seashell entrance hallway to the dining room. There are a few places I've been to in my life that seem ripped from a Bond villain's lair. This is one of them.

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The dining room of Al Mahara wraps around a floor-to-ceiling 260,000-gallon aquarium filled with fish (not the ones you'll be eating). The staff have taken to naming the fish, like a goofy-looking Napoleon fish known as George.

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After the cocktail debacle at Scape, I was determined to keep it simple. I ordered a Manhattan — my usual drink of choice — but asked them to make it with the Japanese whisky Nikka From The Barrel. It was precisely made — equal parts bitter and sweet, with the peppery, smoky, of-the-sea flavor I associate with Nikka.

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Before I even had the chance to order, the water brought over an amuse-bouche —that's a small, complimentary hors d'œuvre — of butternut squash soup. The mellow soup was brought alive by smoked pumpkin seeds and slivers of briny codfish.

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The kitchen at Al Mahara was taken over by British Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw in 2016, who is known for a "pared-down approach" to local, sustainable seafood. It was quite a change of pace from the original menu, according to The Telegraph's Lara Brunt, which tended towards complex French food. But we're still in the Burj, so you don't get regular butter with your bread — you get smoked salmon butter.

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Source: Al Mahara, The Telegraph

While Brunt described Outlaw's "pared-down" approach as intact at Al Mahara, the dishes I encountered, while delicious, were often as over-the-top as a golden elevator. For example, the crispy oysters (260 AED, or $70) were not only deep-fried, but then surrounded with a creamy oyster and cucumber sauce and topped with ... caviar.

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Source: Al Mahara

The lobster cocktail (295 AED or $80) was packed with fresh, tender lobster meat brushed with an herby crème fraîche sauce and accompanied by a few leaves of Baby Gem lettuce that were topped with ... black truffle. Dishes like that seem designed underscore (as if you forgot) that you are eating in "the most luxurious hotel in the world."

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The main courses find the pared-back footing. The salt-baked whole sea bass (980 AED, or $266) is both simple and theatrical, arriving encased in salt and filleted table-side. The fish is as fresh and tender as you'd expect from a dish the price of a smartphone.

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The star of the meal wasn't even one of the dishes, but the sauce that came on the side. The vividly orange Porthilly Crab sauce, a classic concoction used at all of Outlaw's restaurants, tastes like a buttery seafood bisque. If it wasn't for the confines of social niceties, I would have poured the sauce in a cup and drunk it like a milkshake.

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After a meal like that, I was in need of a long walk. I stopped by the atrium, where a string trio was performing string renditions of songs from the 1980s, like the Joe Cocker/Jennifer Warnes duet "Up Where We Belong."

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My final stop of the night was to the 27th floor of the hotel for the Burj's lounge, called — you guessed it — Gold On 27. I have to commend the waiter who greeted me by name when I entered the bar despite my lack of reservation. When I asked him by what magic he knew who I was, he said he tries to memorize the name and face of every hotel guest each night. He confessed later that he doesn't always get it right.

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Source: Gold On 27

With atmospheric jazz playing and a view overlooking the Dubai skyline, Gold On 27 is a snazzy place. The cocktail menu is pages long and includes inventive recipes with local, unusual ingredients. I ordered The Scent of The Souk (115 AED or $31), a fruity, smoky gin drink that featured dried apricots and figs and arrived at the table with a lamp flowing with oudh oil, a fragrant wood used as a perfume in the Middle East.

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Source: Gold On 27, Gold On 27 Menu

Of course, I had the butler draw a bubble bath before I went to sleep. As we millennials say, YOLO. Note the rose petals. When I came back from dinner, the entire suite was covered with them. Good thing I'm not allergic!

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I woke up early the next morning determined to check out the last few rides (err ... amenities) in the hotel before the clock struck noon and my carriage turned back into a pumpkin.

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I headed down to the 18th floor to check out the Talise Gym and Spa. There's a separate gym, spa, and pool for men and women. The space was a quiet as it looks. You could hear a whisper from the other end of the hallway.

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The entrance to the men's section looks like this. There are a few couches to lounge on before getting a massage in one of the 16 treatment rooms, working out in the gym, or going for a swim.

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Nothing like starting the morning with a glass of watermelon and blueberry-infused water.

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The gym looked like a gym. The spa area, however, was wonderful. There was a hammam steam room, a sauna, and an icy cold plunge. I spent more time in here than I did working out.

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The sauna looks out to the Arabian Gulf, the Palm Jumeirah (the world's largest man-made island), and the Dubai skyline. Not bad for a schvitz.

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My favorite room in the entire hotel had to be the infinity pool in the spa. The multi-colored mosaic columns were made even more beautiful by the morning sunlight pouring in. I suppose this is what $1 billion buys you.

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There is an open-seating area next to the pool that mimics the style of the columns. If I had more time, it would have been nice to spend the day there.

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My last stop was the open parlor outside the spa. There didn't seem to be any purpose to the space other than being another beautiful place to admire the surroundings. It was similarly bathed in natural light.

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It also had a great view of the hotel's triangular interior. Look up and you see the rainbow colors merging into triangles of blue. Look down and you see the United Arab Emirates flag unfurled down to the atrium 36 stories below.

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The final touch of my stay was a private breakfast. While the Burj's restaurants do offer breakfast, the butler told me that most people opt for breakfast in their suite. Of course they do.

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The in-suite breakfast was Eggs Benedict and smoked salmon topped with caviar (duh), as well as a selection of pastries, yogurt, toast, fruit, and coffee. I suppose this is what the Sheikh's life looks like every day.

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Before I left, I had to get one last look at the Burj's scalloped interior and the gentle cascade of vibrant greens and blues. So, does the Burj live up to the hype? Absolutely.

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I've stayed at many five-star hotels at this point. The Burj is undoubtedly a class above them all.

The staff members seem to take the hotel's reputation as "the most luxurious hotel in the world" very seriously and pride themselves on answering your every whim before it even comes into your mind.

The interior, for all its extravagances, is truly a sight to behold. I may not want all-gold-everything in my house, but for a night at a hotel built around excessive luxury, it makes sense.

Is the Burj worth the $1,500 a night it costs for a room? Honestly, I was surprised the price wasn't higher, considering you get a room the size of a large apartment and a set of Hermès toiletries. 

The question of whether it's "worth it," depends on your budget. If you're super rich, the price likely seems like nothing, anyway.

But if your income level, like mine, falls into middle class, there's a lot more worthwhile things you could spend $1,500 on. 

In my normal life, I'd be far more likely to book afternoon tea at one of the restaurants just to see the architecture.

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The Burj Al Arab: nine facts about the sail hotel in Dubai

  • Margherita Succi
  • 1 February 2022
  • Luxury Hotels

The Burj Al Arab is considered one of the most luxurious hotels in the world: here are nine facts about it:

Welcome back on the interior design magazine FillYourHomeWithLove !

We often speak about wonderful places, emblems of good taste and the most refined design.

The hotels we present you are not only beautiful, but also landmarks in the world of luxury.

What we bring to your attention is always linked with innovation and celebration of high-end design, elegance and originality.

Today we are going to look at a very extraordinary place through nine facts. It is a dream place, from many points of view.

Known as the Sail hotel of Dubai , the Burj Al Arab is a real icon of architecture and project design.

The Burj Al Arab is part of the Jumeirah group , a luxury brand operating throughout the world.

Jumeirah is the name of the wonderful sandy beach surrounding the Burj Al Arab.

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To get to the hotel you need to leave the beach and “dive” into the Persian Gulf, in order to reach the artificial island on which this architectural masterpiece is standing.

The island is linked to the mainland by a 280 meters long gangway.

This hotel was opened in 1999 and not only is the most photographed in the world, but it’s also the most expensive.

We put together nine facts about it that you probably didn’t know, and maybe you will find amusing.

Sail Hotel in Dubai: the mind behind the Burj Al Arab is architect Tom Wright

28 floors, 202 rooms, 8 restaurants, 321 meters high. Here are some numbers that convey the magnificence of this building.

Tom Wright , the architect who designed the sail hotel, is from the famous Atkins studio of London.

He was given a very important task: the hotel had to become the symbol of the Arab Emirates.

It had to represent the country. Wright took inspiration from the sail of the typical Arab boat, called “abra”.

Also the name of the hotel is symbolic: Burj Al Arab means “The Arabs’ Tower”.

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The beach is never under the hotel’s shadow

The architect put the hotel 280 meters far from the Jumeirah beach, and doing so, the great mass of the “sail” never project its shadow on the shore, at any time of the day.

Dubai’s sail hotel has five pools and a Spa

A huge spa on two floors, overlooking the ocean awaits you at the Burj Al Arab.

Burj Al Arab pool

Five pools are scattered throughout the hotel, from the ground floor to the top floor solarium.

Burj Al Arab room price ranges between €1000 and €9000 per night

A simple double room is 170 square meters, the presidential suite is 768!

For the latter, €9000 are not enough for a night during low season.

Care and attentions for guests is total.

It starts with the welcome cocktail, then a special service for clothes arranging in the closets, 200 international newspapers and more than 130 tv channels in all languages.

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Every suite has its own butler

On the Burj Al Arab website you can have a look at the many suites.

Among these, the family suite, with its 335 square meters, has two double bedrooms, of course overlooking the ocean.

There is also a huge bathroom and a living room with every comfort.

Little known fact, you can choose between nine different kinds of pillows, ranging from the Egyptian cotton to every type of ergonomic preference.

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The bathroom is complete of jacuzzi and separate shower.

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For every suite there is a person ready to assist you!

Access to the Sail

Ogni suite ha una persona pronta a esaudire ogni vostro desiderio!

Access to the hotel is allowed only after the purchase of a service

For security and privacy reasons, the access to the gangway connecting the hotel to the mainland is supervised by security guards.

The access is allowed only under the booking of a stay or a restaurant reservation.

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One of the restaurants is built within an aquarium!

One of the eight restaurants is called Al Mahara, is located on the ground floor and it’s completely submerged in an aquarium.

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There is no classificazione for the Sail Hotel: it’s a 7 stars hotel

The Burj Al Arab claims to be the most luxurious hotel in the world. Five stars are not enough to classify it.

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You can buy a culinary experience involving all the restaurants from the ground floor to the Skyview Bar at the top!

If you can not stay one night at the Burj Al Arab, the gastronomic experience is surely a fascinating way to live the magic of this hotel.

There is the possibility to eat every course of lunch or dinner in each restaurant of the sail hotel.

Starting from the aperitif on the ground floor until the dessert on the rooftop bar.

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Standing on its own man-made island and designed to look like a larger-than-life sailboat, the exclusive Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is an experience reserved for those who can afford the ultra-lavish and can cost more than $21,000 a night.

The Royal Suite of this towering hotel (the fifth tallest in the world) only includes two bedrooms, sleeps four total guests, and runs a lofty $21,797 per night. An extreme opposite from stark, minimalist hotels like these Scandinavian retreats, the Royal Suite isn’t exaggerating its name — this hotel room is made for a king. The Dubai palace is extravagantly decorated with a leopard-print grand staircase, ornate gold banister, chandeliers, a giant marble tub, and designer furniture. The absolutely wild and rich color scheme of bold golds, reds, pinks, purples, and, yes, more cheetah print is only the beginning of this luxury stay. Just call on the on-site butler to tell you more.

Warning: If you’re prone to sensory overload, this is not the stay for you. However, it would arguably be the most grandiose stay of your life.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows in almost every room of the suite open up to endless views of both downtown Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. The kitchen is fully equipped (we’ve fallen in love with the espresso machine) and a formal dining area seats 12. Since only four guests are allowed to stay, the expansive nature of the Royal Suite was made for “important meetings and social gatherings of the highest formality.” So … next year’s fantasy football draft?

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If at any point during your stay you feel overwhelmed by how luxurious the stay is, scoot down to the private beachfront available only to hotel guests for a moment of chill. There’s also an exclusive hotel pool that is begging to be Instagrammed .

Thinking of pocketing the shampoos before you leave? Well, they’re full-size Hermes amenities. If you don’t steal them, we will. Already dripping with excess, the suite also includes professional wardrobe packing and unpacking, as well as access to a waterpark.

Guests wanting to check out incognito can jump on a helicopter from the helipad near the roof. Returning home, you might find yourself wearing cheetah print robes, buying Egyptian linens off Amazon, and demanding Americanos upon waking.

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The icon of dubai, burj al arab has broken a number of records, what it really looks like on the inside, what a vacation at the legendary hotel looks like, the only hotel in the world to gain 7-stars.

When it comes to luxury hotels, the variety can range from super posh and fancy to taking glamping to a whole different level. The Burj Al Arab takes a rather unique approach as being the only 7- star hotel in the world. At a staggering $24,000 a night , we will take a glimpse into what the Burj Al Arab is really like.

What sets the Burj Al Arab apart from other luxury hotels is that it's not just the only 7-star hotel in the world, but it's set on its very own private man-made island. From the outside, the hotel is anything but ordinary with its striking ship-sail design; placed on the stunning Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab offers up picturesque views from all 202 of its rooms. While the exterior of this 7-star luxury hotel is nothing to bat an eye at, neither is the interior

In 1993, architect Tom Wright of WS Atkins began to construct the Burj Al Arab and it opened in 1999, as reported by iDesignWiki . With the hotel being bigger than the Eiffel Tower and equipped with its very own helipad, it's not a wonder why the Burj Al Arab is considered to be the icon of Dubai.

What sets the Burj Al Arab apart from many other luxury hotels is that it's set upon its very own manmade island. The island itself took two years to create and is a marvel to gaze at. Any visitor fortunate enough to stay at Burj Al Arab is rewarded with the spectacular views of the crystal blue ocean and sandy beaches. For beachgoers who enjoy the feel of sand between their toes, can experience the gorgeous Umm Suqeim Beach (Sunset Beach).

Of course, being such an outrageously luxurious hotel comes with breaking a few records. It has been reported to being the tallest all-suite hotel in the world. The hotel also serves the most expensive cocktail in the world when it broke the Guinness World Record; the cocktail is valued at a staggering 27,321 AED.

In 2016, the hotel created the world's largest tin can of caviar. It contained 17kg of Empress caviar, which is the world’s only fully-certified organic caviar from native-raised sturgeon, as reported Jumeriah.

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You may be wondering what exactly does a $24,000 a night hotel look like on the inside-- and yes, it definitely lives up to any expectation you may have had. Just walk into the lobby and you will be blown away by the 24-gold carat embellishments you see all around. The interior is equipped with statuary marble, the same marble that Michaelangelo used to create the Statue of David

If that isn't enough to take your breath away, there is a spectacular ceiling adorned with 21,000 crystals in the Japanese restaurant. The hotel's atrium boasts to be the largest in the world at 600 feet high. The only rooms available are suites, and there are 220 of them.

When guests arrive in Dubai , they are given the luxury option to be picked up from the airport in a Rolls Royce Phantom. Or for a price tag of over $1,000, guests can choose to arrive in their very own private helicopter to the hotel's own helipad. After you check in to the hotel, it's time to have fun. A complimentary drink will be given to you after you are guided to your luxury room.

For $1,000 a night you can stay in a one-bedroom suite which features luxury views, king-size beds, and a jacuzzi. Or perhaps you may want to opt for a family suite at $5,000 a night which can accommodate up to six guests. If you desire more luxury, it only goes up from there. The Presidential Suite is the most popular choice at a whopping $15,000 a night; equipped with 2-bedrooms, a gigantic library, a bar, jacuzzi, private lounge, and a spectacular view.

However, the most spectacular luxury room at the Burj Al Arab is the pricey Royal Suite. At a staggering $24,000 a night this is one of the most expensive hotel rooms in the entire world; boasting 8,395 square feet of luxurious space on the 24th floor and features its own private elevator. This room features 2 full-size bedrooms and bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a lounge, a library, and a private cinema, according to YouTube.

How the Burj Al Arab gained its 7-star fandom came in a rather unexpected way. In 1999, a British journalist wrote an article about the hotel declaring that "he had to give the luxury hotel 7-stars." It didn't take long for the hotel's guests to feel the same way and soon enough was attracting celebrities from all over the world. The likes of Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Selena Gomez have been spotted staying at the swanky 7-star hotel.

So if you have the opportunity to go all-out in Dubai, consider splurging at the luxurious Burj Al Arab. It certainly will not disappoint!

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Burj Al Arab The Burj Al Arab is a knockout from first glance with an unusual design that is built to look like a giant billowing sail reaching over 1,000 feet into the air. Come sundown, the hotel's exterior is aglow with a light show that moves across the sail-shaped structures. The hotel's interior is equally impressive with luxurious 2-floor suites. The Royal Suite is the most opulent and features a towering 4-poster canopy bed on a rotating pedestal and a staircase built from marble and gold. Each floor of the hotel has its own reception desk and team of butlers ready to assist you with requests, whether that's a chauffeured Rolls Royce to tour the town or reservations for a seafood feast of Caspian caviar, Tasmanian salmon with foie gras and grilled Atlantic lobster at the on-site restaurant Mahara.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara In the midst of the world's largest uninterrupted sand desert, the Qasr Al Sarab is a like a dreamy luxurious mirage providing a palatial retreat in the Empty Quarter of the Liwa Desert. Rooms are decked out in subdued earth tones with intricate mosaics and jewel-encrusted accessories. All rooms have views of the expansive desert, but the Deluxe Terrace rooms have the best, with wide terraces overlooking the sandy dunes. Sample fine Middle Eastern foods at the 4 restaurants, including the all-day buffets and cooking stations at Al Waha. The free-form pool is a welcome respite from the hot desert sun, as is the spa where ancient elixirs get a modern update with a floral foot bath, Thai herbal compress massage or a detoxifying green tea scrub.

Shangri-La Hotel In a city that strives to be over-the-top, the Shangri-La offers first-class luxury in a more restrained and very refined setting. There are 302 guest rooms with deep soaking tubs, rain showers and warm décor with sleek lines and local artwork. The signature restaurant, Shang Palace, serves high-end Cantonese specialties while Marrakech serves contemporary Moroccan cuisine in a bright and airy courtyard. Loungers circle the curved swimming pool where guests can relax after a game of squash or a workout in the fully equipped fitness center. And the hotel's location on the storied Sheikh Zayed Road puts it right in the center of Dubai's action with shopping, entertainment and wild skyscrapers just a few blocks away.

Al Qasr Al Qasr translates to "the Palace," and its posh, classical architecture and ornate embellishments are designed to invoke the feelings of an upscale Sheikh's summer residence. Al Qasr is part of the larger Madinat Jumeirah resort complex with sprawling facilities and a gorgeous stretch of sand at Jumeirah beach. There are 292 guest rooms decorated with classic Arabic flair and private patios, many with perfect ocean views. Hotel guests have full reign over the resort facilities including an impressive health club with a 25-meter indoor lap pool, water sports on the beach, a decadent spa and, for the youngest guests, Sinbad's Kids Club and water-park fun at Wild Wadi.

Bab Al Shams Plan a romantic Arabian getaway at the intimate Bab Al Shams, a desert retreat just outside of Dubai. Even though there are just 113 rooms, the hotel has all of the amenities of a larger resort with 8 restaurants and bars, a stellar spa and 3 swimming pools. Rooms look out over the vast desert or perfectly landscaped gardens, while suites also boast private sun terraces. The signature restaurant, Al Hadheerah, is an open-air dining extravaganza that resembles a classic Arabic market with a bevy of belly dancers, roaming henna artists, live music and even falcon displays. Put the perfect end to your Arabian nights with a cocktail at the rooftop Al Sarab lounge with spectacular desert views and Shisha, or hookah pipes, with a variety of flavors.

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Inside the Hotel: Burj Al Arab sailboat hotel in Dubai, it looks like a boat sailing the ocean

Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubail is the ONLY existing 7-star luxury hotel in the entire world. The interior of the Burj is covered with 86,114 feet of 22-carat gold leaf. The outside of Burj Al Arab Sailboat Hotel is just as stunning as the inside.

Of course, you can't talk about Burj Al Arab Hotel without mentioning Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods played golf on top of Burj Al Arab hotel , and that's where the famous images of him hitting golf balls into the ocean from the helicopter pad came from. He was playing on the sailboat hotel helipad, practicing for a golf tournament.

Burj Al Arab Hotel also hosted Andre Agassi and Roger Federer, who practiced tennis on the helipad of the hotel before the Dubai Duty Free $1 Million Men’s Open in February, 2005.

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Iconic and striking - Jumeirah’s original beach hotel with its wave-shaped design is a Dubai landmark.

Rising from the sand like a giant glass and steel wave, this fabulous, recently renovated property overlooking the even more iconic sister hotel; Burj Al Arab, oozes contemporary luxury. The complex is a 10-minute walk to Madinat Jumeirah, an Arabesque-inspired complex with restaurants, a souk and palm-fringed waterways with the city centre just 20 minutes away. Easy to combine a beach stay with an exciting exploration of Dubai .

Service is flawless, friendly, and discreet. Families will love the unlimited complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark that is located along a short pathway from the hotel. Flash a room key for entry and get a pumping adrenaline rush from over 30 rides and attractions including The Wipeout Flowrider, the world’s first barrelling wave ride, and Breaker’s Bay, the largest wave pool in the Middle East . With 5 swimming pools, KiDS at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The Hub for teens, an array of leisure activities incorporated into its very own wellness brand Talise and a stunning selection of restaurants and bars, it is a vibrant classic.

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A magnificent array of high and low adrenaline activities befitting one of the best loved Dubai 5 star hotels.

There are six swimming pools, a kilometre-long stretch of private beach overlooked by the sail-shaped Burj and bookended by the Cove Beach bar and restaurant. Additionally, 13 restaurants and bars to choose from, with a variety of international menus. For a taste of the hotel’s signature dining with a superb view from the 25th floor, sample the spices of Argentina at La Parrilla, with tango dancing during dinner for a truly stimulating experience. Guests enjoy free access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, the excellent fun zone next door, plus there are watersports, tennis and squash courts, a well-equipped gym and spa, outdoor boot camp, climbing wall, and a kids’ club that will probably be best enjoyed by young children. There is also an on-site PADI dive centre.

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Breathtaking floor to ceiling views of the Arabian Gulf from all rooms.

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The 26-storey tower, in the shape of a breaking wave, is cleverly designed so all rooms have sea and Burj views, and the aqua-tinged décor is decidedly modern and comfortable. Deep greys and blues reflect the colour of the water.

All are spacious and generously upholstered, with floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the stunning views and feature amenities such as rain showers and free-standing bathtubs. The vistas from the grand balconies of the Ocean Suites are sweeping, from waterpark to some of the world’s most famous contemporary buildings. Ocean Club Superior Rooms and One Bedroom Ocean Suites include dedicated lounge access. Families may prefer ground-floor garden suites, with a kitchenette, and child-safe locks on the sliding doors. Villas offer a more private stay and individual plunge pools, plus butler service.

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  1. Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

    Inside the sail-like facade, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab plays host to a collection of extraordinary suites and restaurants, including Michelin-starred Al Muntaha, an award-winning spa, and breathtaking beach club, Sal. ... Dubai explored from Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is a place of new experiences and life-affirming adventures. ... Jumeirah Burj Al Arab ...

  2. JUMEIRAH BURJ AL ARAB

    7,034 reviews. NEW AI Reviews Summary. #331 of 826 hotels in Dubai. Jumeirah St Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai 74147 United Arab Emirates. Visit hotel website. 011 971 800 58634724. E-mail hotel. Write a review. Check availability.

  3. Burj Al Arab

    7-star hotel in Dubai. Burj Al Arab, at the time of its inauguration in 1999, was an incredible achievement raising the bar for hotels all around the world. The designers didn't try to squeeze in as many rooms as possible in the 1,053 feet (321 meters) tall tower. Instead, only 202 suites are spread over 28 double-story floors, with the ...

  4. Sailboat Hotel

    Jumeirah Burj Al Arab: Sailboat Hotel - See 7,028 traveler reviews, 11,237 candid photos, and great deals for Jumeirah Burj Al Arab at Tripadvisor. ... Hotel made to look like a sailboat sitting in the bay. Entrance is for guests only. Managed to get in by attending a $185 lunch! ... This is one of the most booked hotels in Dubai over the last ...

  5. Burj Al Arab

    The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. ' Arab Tower ') is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [8] Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space. [9] [10] [11] Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the ...

  6. Hotel that looks like a sail……………..

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  7. Uncover the story of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

    Iconic design. Architecturally designed to resemble a billowing Arabian dhow sail, the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world. Standing at 321m tall, 12m taller than The Shard in London and 60m shorter than the Empire State Building in New York, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is built on a man-made island 280m off Dubai's ...

  8. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, Lives up to Hype As World's Most Luxurious Hotel

    One of the most decorated luxury hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, was recently named the "best hotel in the world" by the Ultratravel Awards. The Burj has frequently been called ...

  9. Burj Al Arab

    Burj Al Arab - a 7-star hotel in Dubai: prices for rooms, restaurants. Photo Burj al-Arab. Construction of the Hotel Sail in the United Arab Emirates, the height, how many floors, where it is located. ... like the European Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower. In 1999, the UAE finally created such a building and it had instantly gained the status of the ...

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    Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai looks like a boat sailing the ocean. Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai is the ONLY 7-star luxury hotel in the entire world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab Hotel soars to a height of 321 meters or 1,053 feet, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, Burj Al Arab hotel offers an unforgettable sight ...

  11. Queen Elizabeth 2

    Welcome to the QE2. Queen Elizabeth 2 is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in Dubai. Located in Port Rashid, the QE2 is minutes away from the beach, the metro and near Dubai Downtown, home to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall . Dubai International Airport is a short drive away. Discover the rich history of the hotel featuring 447 distinctive ...

  12. The Burj Al Arab: nine facts about the sail hotel in Dubai

    Sail Hotel in Dubai: the mind behind the Burj Al Arab is architect Tom Wright. 28 floors, 202 rooms, 8 restaurants, 321 meters high. Here are some numbers that convey the magnificence of this building. Tom Wright, the architect who designed the sail hotel, is from the famous Atkins studio of London. He was given a very important task: the hotel ...

  13. This Luxurious Dubai Hotel Suite is Worth its $21,000 Nightly Price Tag

    Luxury Retreats. Standing on its own man-made island and designed to look like a larger-than-life sailboat, the exclusive Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is an experience reserved for those who can ...

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  15. The Burj Al Arab: What A $24,000 A Night 7-Star Hotel Is Like

    At a staggering $24,000 a night, we will take a glimpse into what the Burj Al Arab is really like. What sets the Burj Al Arab apart from other luxury hotels is that it's not just the only 7-star hotel in the world, but it's set on its very own private man-made island. From the outside, the hotel is anything but ordinary with its striking ship ...

  16. Hotel looks like a sail from the water and beach!

    Burj Al Arab: Hotel looks like a sail from the water and beach! - See 12,610 traveler reviews, 8,936 candid photos, and great deals for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at Tripadvisor.

  17. Top 5 Dubai Luxury Hotels

    Dubai is known for its extraordinary luxury hotels that pamper guests with tony rooms, refined international food and extra-special amenities. Burj Al Arab. The Burj Al Arab is a knockout from first glance with an unusual design that is built to look like a giant billowing sail reaching over 1,000 feet into the air.

  18. sailboat hotel: Inside burj al arab 7 star hotel in dubai, arab emirates

    Inside the Hotel: Burj Al Arab sailboat hotel in Dubai, it looks like a boat sailing the ocean. Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubail is the ONLY existing 7-star luxury hotel in the entire world. The interior of the Burj is covered with 86,114 feet of 22-carat gold leaf. The outside of Burj Al Arab Sailboat Hotel is just as stunning as the inside.

  19. THE 10 BEST Dubai Hotels with Boats

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  20. Jumeirah Beach Hotel

    Iconic and striking - Jumeirah's original beach hotel with its wave-shaped design is a Dubai landmark. Rising from the sand like a giant glass and steel wave, this fabulous, recently renovated property overlooking the even more iconic sister hotel; Burj Al Arab, oozes contemporary luxury. The complex is a 10-minute walk to Madinat Jumeirah ...

  21. 389 Dubai Sail Hotel Stock Photos & High-Res Pictures

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  22. THE 10 BEST Hotels with Boats in Dubai

    Hotels with Boats Dubai. 20. Hotels with Boats Prices From. $72. Hotels with Boats Reviews. 87,031. Hotels with Boats Photos. 84,570. Frequently Asked Questions about hotels with boats.

  23. 390 Sail Hotel Dubai Stock Photos & High-Res Pictures

    Browse 390 sail hotel dubai photos and images available, ... Burj Al Arab Hotel, shaped like a sail, and beach with sunshades and chairs, Jumeriah beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... dubai, united arab emirates - a view of downtown deira from a boat on dubai creek: waterfront towers with dhows moored in front; to the right an abra boat ...