Why is Burj Al Arab so special?

Iconic design Standing 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.



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The Burj al Arab Hotel or “Tower of the Arabs,” is said to be the world's only 7-star hotel, and is presently the third tallest hotel in the world. One of the most iconic buildings on the Dubai landscape, the unusual shape of the Burj al Arab Hotel is said to mimic the sail of a ship. Standing at 321m (1,053ft.)

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The Burj Al Arab has been voted one of the seven new wonders of the world in an online poll conducted by UK-based Teletext Holidays.

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Terrace Burj Al Arab This outdoor leisure space not only houses a restaurant but also has a beach, a pool, and a cabana space for you to kick your feet up in.

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Yeah, you can stroll up to the Burj al Arab Dubai if you like, but they won't let you in without a reservation. That's right, a reservation for a meal or a hotel room. So technically, there's no fee to visit, but you'll be spending something to enjoy the luxury!

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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.

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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.

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The only 7 star hotel in the world - Review of Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tripadvisor.

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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.

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Luxury amenities: The Burj Al Arab is known for its luxurious amenities, including private butler service, 24-hour in-suite dining, and access to the hotel's private beach and pool. The hotel also features several world-class restaurants, a spa, and a range of recreati.

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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.

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Tennis stars, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer have all stayed at Burj Al Arab separately, with the hotel's cloud-scraping helipad being used for Federer's training ground. Bollywood stars, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, are also frequent residents of the hotel on their many holidays to Dubai.

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Burj Al Arab is the original home of luxury - Dress to impress! Smart/casual attire. Tailored shorts are allowed. No beachwear.

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