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The Burj Al Arab is repeatedly recognized as one of the world’s most brilliant hotels and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Dubai. Translated to “Tower of the Arabs” in Arabic, this opulent and distinctive hotel is actually rated 5-star luxury, yet it is consistently identified as the only 7-star hotel in the world.
The development of the Burj Al Arab began in ’94. The hotel was made to look like the sail of a Dhow, a kind of Arabian ship. At 321 meters (1,053 feet), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab sits atop a manufactured island 920 feet (280 m) from Dubai’s popular Jumeirah Beach, and is actually connected to the mainland by a curved bridge.
Regardless of its size, the Burj Al Arab includes just 28 two-story flats that allow for 202 en-suite bedrooms. The most basic room has a space of 169 square meters (1,820 square feet) and the number one suites comprise an area of 780 square meters (8,400 square feet). Each suite features floor-to-ceiling glass windows with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. And also, each room offers huge living and dining areas and business office features.
Other amenities include things like:
– Reception desks on each floor
– A fleet of Rolls Royces
– Butlers on duty night and day.
– Rain showers and Jacuzzis in each suite
– Private heliport
The Burj Al Arab is home to 6 highly rated restaurants, including Al Mahara, the hotel’s signature seafood restaurant that allows you to feast on your meal while sitting next to a sizable fish tank. The Skyview Bar offers a fantastic gathering over evening drinks or simply enjoying High Tea over 200m above sea level along with views of Dubai’s coastline and man-made ‘Islands of the World’.
Located on the shores of beautiful Jumeirah Beach, Burj Al Arab is in close proximity to Dubai’s vibrant marina and Souk Madinat, a colorful and vibrant covered Arab market that offers a unique shopping and dining experience. The hotel is located 15 km from the main city center and 25 km from Dubai International Airport.
Although an overnight stay may be out of reach for many people, if you can book ahead and dine in one of the restaurants, you’ll still experience the sheer opulence and extravagance of this hotel. If this is not possible, another option is to visit Jumeriah Beach and admire the beauty of this beautiful hotel from the outside.