Burj Al Arab in Arabic means "Tower of Arabs". Its Dubai's most expensive and luxurious hotel where minimum per night rates start from $1000. Obviously not every one can afford to stay here.
The hotel also welcomes it guests for short time who can deposite entry fee and spend some time inside hotel. Cameras are supposed to be deposited at reception as no photography is allowed inside hotel.
I also spend some time inside Bur Al Arab in November 2003. At that time they were charging AED 120 ( $35 appox) per person as entry fee. This fee is refundable at any of their restaurants.
The hotel has sail shaped structure which is 321 meters above Arabian gulf. It has been built on man made island 280 meters off shore. There are 202 suites in the hotel. Jumeirah beach hotel and Wild Wadi water park are located just next to it.
Each suite has its own reception, living area , dinning area and office desk. with laptop, scanners, printers, multimedia systems, fax and copier. Guests have their own dedicated butlers available 24 hours. Each suite has 14 telephones for use of guests. Bath rooms are on ground floor of each suite. They are not less then a wonderland.
Sail structure outside gives rainbow colors at night. 22K Gold is used alot in walls, pillars and domes throughout. Guests are welcomed at airport and transfers are by chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce. Guests have also option to use helicopter for arrival at airport while enjoying 15-minute bird's-eye of Dubai.
A central fountain, called The Volcano, is centre stage for stunning displays. You can enjoy dancing water works there. Guests are met in the world's largest Atrium Lobby.
Unique Qualities: Al Mahara restaurant serves seafood but for that first you have to take 3 minute submarine' voyage from the hotel's lobby to this wonderland. Al lwan restaurant at mezzanine level offers guests a taste of the finest Arabian hospitality throughout the day.
Assawan Spa and Health Club is located on the 18th level of hotel. It is open 24 hours a day. Squash courts, changing rooms, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi are few of available facilities. Also hydrotherapy treatments and lates gym facilities are available.
Diwania serves snacks and drinks. Bab Al Yam caf? and outdoor pool bar is the perfect place to enjoy sundowners and an early supper. Al wan Restaurant and the Sahn Eddar Atrium Lounge are the perfect place to meet friends and relax over morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Bab Al Yam cafe serves healthy foods and snacks throughout the day and diners have a choice of eating indoors or relaxing outside by the pool bar. On the 27th level is the magnificent Al Falak Ballroom.
Due to its unique identity all new car number plates have logo and image of Burj Al Arab. Let me tell you that money you pay at Burj Al Arab is worth what you see and experience. It is said to be world's only seven star hotel. So visit Burj Al Arab when you are in Dubai next time!
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Prices: US$180 and up
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Phone: 00971 4 3017777
Address: P O Box 74147, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Website: http://www.burj-al-arab.com/
Other Contact: reservations@burj-al-arab.com
on Dec 1, 2003
