Perhaps each of us at least once on TV or on the Internet saw photos of a stunning hotel in the form of a sail, located in the United Arab Emirates. It is called "Burj Al Arab" and is a real gem of Dubai. Today we invite you to take a closer look at this amazing hotel and find out what is offered here.
Location
The Burj Al Arab is located in Jumeirah. Dubai city center is 15 kilometers away. The nearest airport is 25 kilometers away.
What is the originality of the hotel?
Burj Al Arab Hotel is a truly amazing building. So, first of all, it was erected directly into the sea on an artificially created island. The distance to the coast is 280 meters. You can get here via the bridge. Opposite is Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wad.
The hotel building itself has an unusual shape. So, it is built in the formsail masts. The Burj Al Arab itself is the tallest hotel in the world. Its height is 321 meters. In total, it has 56 floors. By the way, the name of the hotel can be translated as "Arab tower". This hotel also boasts many more unique things. So, for example, almost on its roof there is a helipad, which can be easily converted into a tennis court. It offers a truly magnificent view of Dubai and the sea.
History, architecture, design
This luxury hotel in Dubai was opened in 1999. The best architects and designers worked on the project. So, it was decided that the hotel should be in the form of a dhow sail, which is installed on traditional Arab ships. However, translating this idea into reality was a truly complex and time-consuming process. So, it is made of a special fabric coated with a double layer of Teflon. In the daytime it is white, and at nightfall it transforms into a giant screen onto which a bright light show is projected, making the structure even more original. The atrium, mast and V-shaped are made of steel and glass. Thanks to the original architectural concept of architect Tom Wright, Burj Al Arab Hotel has become the same symbol for Dubai as, for example, the Eiffel Tower is for Paris or Big Ben for London.
The interior design of the Arab Tower is based on the traditional theme of Arab architecture, as well as the contrast of white and black shades and an abundance of golden decorative elements. For finishing apartments and halls herethe most expensive materials were used. So, only 999 gold foil required more than one and a half thousand square meters! Also, in the design of the interior decoration, the designers used precious and semi-precious stones, the best varieties of marble, the finest leather and precious woods. However, all rooms in the hotel are very comfortable, multifunctional and equipped with the latest technology.
Officially, this hotel belongs to the five-star category. However, according to many guests, even the rest of the luxury hotels in the UAE fade against its background. So, a British journalist who was present at the opening of the Arab Tower in 1999 was so impressed by the originality and luxury that he called it the only seven-star hotel in the world.
Housing stock
In total, the Burj Al Arab hotel has 202 duplex luxury rooms. All apartments have a spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi, bathtub and shower, luxurious furniture, modern appliances, video surveillance system, business center, minibar, safe and much more.
Categories of rooms
As mentioned, the hotel has 202 suites in total. They fall into the following categories:
- Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite (170 sqm, ground floor with living room with dining table, washroom, business center and breakfast bar, second floor with king bedroom, walk-in closet, safe and bathroom with Jacuzzi).
- One-Bedroom Panoramic Room (225 to 315 sq. meters, the apartment has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. Room equipment is the same as in the previous category).
- Club Suite with one bedroom (rooms of this type are located on the 19th-20th floors, their area is 330 square meters. They are equipped with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. On the ground floor there is a living room with a dining table for six persons, a cocktail bar and billiards, and on the second - a living room, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a dressing room and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a bath).
- Suite with two bedrooms (the area of the rooms of this category is 335 square meters. On the ground floor there are two living rooms, an office, a bathroom, a chess table, a dining room with a dining table for six people, a kitchen with a separate entrance for valet, and on the second floor there are two bedrooms (one with a king size bed) and two bathrooms with a jacuzzi).
- Diplomatic Suite (the area of this type of apartment is 670 square meters. On the ground floor of the room there is a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi, a dining room for 8 people, three living rooms, a kitchen with a separate entrance for the valet, second floor - two bedrooms with king-size beds and two bathrooms with Jacuzzi).
- Presidential Suite (667 square meters, these rooms are located on the 24th floor. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a dining room and a kitchen, a corridor, an office, a lounge. You can climb the escalator to the second floor. There is a spacious luxurious bedroom, guest room,dressing room and two bathrooms).
- Royal Suite (This room is 780 square meters and is located on the 25th floor. It has its own cinema and Arabic-style meeting room.)
Bars and restaurants
The Burj Al Arab Hotel offers its guests superbly prepared dishes from different cuisines of the world, as well as the highest quality drinks. There are several restaurants and bars in the hotel. Among them:
- "El Mahara". Excellent seafood dishes await visitors here. The restaurant itself is under water! To get into it, you need to take a short ride in the bathyscaphe elevator.
- El Muntaha restaurant is located at an altitude of 200 meters, on the 27th floor. From here you have a magnificent panoramic view of Dubai, artificial islands and the Persian Gulf. Visitors here are offered superbly prepared Mediterranean cuisine.
- El Ivan. This restaurant is decorated in traditional Arabic style. It serves both national and international cuisine.
- Maylis el Bahar (translated as "tent on the beach"). This restaurant, as the name suggests, is located on the hotel's private beach. Here guests can expect a romantic atmosphere and the opportunity to taste light and varied dishes of the Middle East and Mediterranean cuisine. Nearby is a bar with a wide selection of drinks. From here you can admire the sunset, and then, sitting in comfortable sun loungers,watch the bright light show against the night sky.
- "Bab el Yam". This restaurant is located on the ground floor and invites visitors to relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the shady gardens, enjoying the sea view. This is the perfect place for leisurely breakfasts and lunches.
- San Eddar is located in the upper hall. From here you have a stunning view of the 42-meter fountain. This is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee in the morning or enjoy tea in the afternoon.
- Yunsui Restaurant, located on the mezzanine floor, offers guests a kaleidoscope of superbly prepared Asian dishes.
- Skyview Bar is located on the 27th floor. It offers stunning views of the Persian Gulf and Dubai. The peculiarity of this bar is that it is the only place in the city that offers visitors the concept of "mixology" - a unique approach to the process of preparing cocktails. So, a team of experienced bartenders will create for you an individual drink that suits your mood. Along with the cocktail, you will be given a card with the original formula of the drink.
Burj Al Arab Accommodation Prices
Because the hotel we are reviewing is one of the most luxurious in the world, the cost of accommodation here is quite high. So, the one-bedroom deluxe is the most affordable room in the Burj Al Arab hotel. Prices for a seven-day stay in it in August start at 499 thousand rubles. This price includes breakfast. WhatAs for rooms of higher categories, a seven-day stay in them will cost you the following amounts: a panoramic room with one bedroom - from 610 thousand rubles, and a deluxe suite with two bedrooms - from 998 thousand rubles.
Beach vacation
According to former hotel guests, hotel guests should not worry about this item. So, "Burj Al Arab" has its own magnificent beach with the finest pure white sand. Comfortable sun loungers, facial sprays, chilled towels, snacks and drinks are available for guests.
Entertainment
The Burj Al Arab Hotel offers its guests the widest range of leisure opportunities. So, at your service there is an amusement park for the whole family, a luxurious swimming pool with a bar, a sports center, a golf course, a gym, rooms for aerobics, yoga, karate, billiards, diving, windsurfing and much more. Guests can also rent a yacht and go sea fishing. In addition, for fans of tennis there is a heliport, which, after simple actions, transforms into a court with a magnificent panoramic view.
Business
The hotel has three state-of-the-art meeting rooms. They are located on the 27th floor. The hotel also has a multifunctional ballroom with a golden dome for up to 400 people. It can be used for dinners and various events. In addition, the Burj Al Arab has an amphitheater that can accommodate 416 people, equipped with all necessary equipment, and 12 rooms forbusiness meetings and negotiations.
Dubai, Burj Al Arab hotel: rating and guest reviews
Taking into account the cost of living in this hotel, mainly people with a high income level can afford to stay here. Therefore, the high rating of this luxury hotel (which is 4.9 points out of the maximum possible five) indicates that even the most picky guests were satisfied with the accommodation here. So, according to the guests, this hotel is worth visiting at least once. After all, guests here expect not only luxurious rooms with exquisite interiors, great restaurants that employ the best chefs in the world, an excellent beach and much more, but also professional staff who will do everything possible to make your stay at Burj Al Arab comfortable and unforgettable. Therefore, travelers who have been here are advised that if you have the opportunity to stay at this hotel, be sure to do so. After all, this vacation or business trip will be remembered for a long time.
