Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Beach Rd., +971 4 364 7 111. 28 floors; 202 suites. Infinity pools; health spa.
Billed as “the world’s most luxurious hotel,” the famous Burj Al Arab luxury resort hotel is a standout on the Dubai coastline. It stands on a man-made island 280 metres off shore. The hotel’s 1,053-foot tower is designed to resemble the billowing sail of an Arabian dhow. Known as “The Tower of Arabs,” it is now the world’s second-tallest hotel but was the tallest when it was built in 2000.
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| view inside Burj Al Arab luxury resort hotel in Dubai |
Its interior holds the world’s tallest atrium (more than 180 meters high) and a cascade waterfall with fibre optics. Guests stay in two-level suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea (a curving staircase leads up to the bedroom) and are pampered with over-the-top amenities fit for kings and queens—everything from the juiciest stuffed dates to Bulgari amenities to butler service. The staff-to-suite ratio is 8 to 1. Rooms have phones galore and feature marble bathrooms with real gold faucets and a Jacuzzi tub big enough for a family of four.
A large fleet of Rolls Royces transfers guests to and from the airport and around town, and guests get complimentary access to the Wild Wadi Water park located just across the street.
Visitors must pass through a guard house and must either be staying at the hotel or have a reservation for a restaurant or meeting. If you’re not staying here, the least expensive option is tea in the Skyview bar at the top (US$80/person plus tip). You’ll be able to see Palm Jumeirah Island from here.
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image c2011 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
A large fleet of Rolls Royces transfers guests to and from the airport and around town, and guests get complimentary access to the Wild Wadi Water park located just across the street.
Visitors must pass through a guard house and must either be staying at the hotel or have a reservation for a restaurant or meeting. If you’re not staying here, the least expensive option is tea in the Skyview bar at the top (US$80/person plus tip). You’ll be able to see Palm Jumeirah Island from here.
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image c2011 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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