For a sneak peek into the lives of the wealthy, book a tour of the hotel's most opulent suite, which has hosted personalities from Nelson Mandela to Justin Bieber. Simply walking into the Burj Al Arab is a sign of prestige.
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Shetty is in the very rare category of ultra-rich people able to own flats in the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is the tallest skyscraper in the world, and the Indian businessman flaunted his wealth by buying all the units on the 100th and 140th floors, according to The Economic Times.
What celebrities have stayed in the Burj Al Arab? Most of the Kardashian family, including sisters Kim, Khloe and Kendall Jenner; Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have famously stayed here, along with a plethora of other celebs.
The Burj al Arab is a private resort, and it's closed to non-guests. However, you can visit if you have a dining reservation at one of the restaurants. Afternoon tea is the cheapest way to visit the Burj al Arab. Sky Tea is the only one served in the SkyView Lounge.
It is developed and managed by the Jumeirah hotel company. Burj Al Arab is located on an artificial island 280 meters (920 feet) from Jumeirah Beach, with a private curving bridge connecting it to the mainland.
The Burj Al Arab is a five-star hotel, the highest official ranking. While the hotel is sometimes erroneously described as the world's only 'seven-star' hotel, the hotel management claims never to have done that themselves.
Iconic designStanding at 321m tall, 12m taller than The Shard in London and 60m shorter than the Empire State Building in New York, the Burj Al Arab is built on a man-made island 280m off Dubai's coastline and has the world's tallest atrium, which ascends over 180m and is flanked by imposing golden columns.
The Burj Al Arab has 202 luxury suites spread over 56 floors (28 double story levels). The smallest suite measures 169 sqm (1,819 sqft) while the largest spans over 780 sqm (8,395 sqft)!
Royal Two Bedroom Suite. Live like royalty in this sky-high palace. The Royal Suite is striking in its classical furnishings with beautiful views of the Ocean and the Dubai skyline. Enter through your private lift, relax in your cinema or library, and enjoy personal service fit for a king.