Burj Al Arab
Dubai's iconic 7-star hotel with gold iPads, Rolls-Royce transfers & underwater dining.
Opening Hours
24/7
Duration
1-3 hours
Price
From 350 AED
Address
Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubaj, ZEA
About Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab isn’t just a hotel – it’s Dubai’s ultimate status symbol. Perched 280 meters offshore on its own artificial island, this sail-shaped marvel redefined luxury when it opened in 1999. As the world’s first 7-star hotel, it remains the benchmark for opulence with its 24-karat gold iPads, helipad events, and chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce fleet.
Inside this architectural icon:
- 202 duplex suites starting at 170 sqm – all with Persian Gulf views and 24/7 private butlers
- The legendary Al Mahara seafood restaurant, where diners reach their tables via simulated submarine amid a floor-to-ceiling aquarium
- Skyview Bar at 200m – sip cocktails while spotting Burj Khalifa through floor-to-ceiling windows
- Gold-leaf cappuccinos and diamond-dusted desserts at Sahn Eddar’s afternoon tea
Fun fact: The atrium’s 1,790 sqm handwoven carpet took 12 Iranian artisans 18 months to complete – larger than two Olympic swimming pools!
Fun Facts
This iconic property invented its own "7-star" rating when journalists claimed its luxury surpassed the standard 5-star system. The hotel still embraces this unofficial title with gold iPads in every suite.
Roger Federer and Andre Agassi played an exhibition match on the 210m-high helipad in 2005. The court was later converted into a golf driving range for Tiger Woods.
Guests arrive via a fleet of white Rolls-Royce Phantoms featuring 24-karat gold-plated interiors - the same cars used to chauffeur Queen Elizabeth II during her Dubai visits.
The Royal Suite costs $24,000/night and comes with a rotating canopy bed, private cinema, and butler who unpacks your luggage using white gloves.
A discreet machine in the lobby dispenses gold bars and coins 24/7 - it processed over $4.5 million in transactions during the 2022 World Cup.
Suite 201 remains perpetually reserved after Michael Jackson requested it be kept vacant following his 2005 stay. Staff still maintain it daily.
Gallery
History
Picture Dubai in 1994: a sleepy fishing village transforming into a metropolis. Sheikh Mohammed gathers his engineers and drops the bomb - "Build me a hotel shaped like a sail...on an artificial island...that redefines luxury forever." The room went silent.
Against All Odds:
- 🌊 The Island Miracle: Workers battled 4m waves to create land where none existed. Pro tip: The foundation contains enough concrete to build a sidewalk from Dubai to Abu Dhabi!
- 📝 The Napkin That Changed Everything: Architect Tom Wright's first sketch was literally drawn between lunch courses. His design brief? "Make it recognizable from space."
- 💨 Secret Wind Defense: The hidden X-frame isn't just pretty - it's engineered to withstand winds that would topple most skyscrapers. During storms, the entire building sways gently like a real sailboat.
Luxury That Broke the Scale:
- 💰 Gold Standard: 8,000 m² of gold leaf was used - that's like covering 17 NBA basketball courts in pure gold!
- 🤵 Butler Battalions: The hotel employs more butlers than the White House has staff. Each completes 6 months of training just to learn how to unpack luggage properly.
- 🛎️ The $24,000 Night: The Royal Suite's bathroom taps dispense champagne instead of water (upon request). The bathtub alone costs more than a luxury car.
Did You Know? The Burj Al Arab's height (321m) was deliberately chosen to match Dubai's area code (321) at the time. Talk about brand dedication!
Getting There
- By Metro:
- Take the Red Line metro to Mall of the Emirates station
- Transfer to a taxi or bus for the remaining 10km (6.2 miles) to Burj Al Arab
- By Bus:
- Bus route 8 stops at Burj Al Arab Hotel 1, just a short walk from the hotel
- Buses run approximately every 30 minutes from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- By Taxi:
- Taxis are widely available - expect to pay 50-70 AED ($14-$19 USD) from downtown Dubai
- Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are reliable alternatives
- By Car:
- The hotel is located off Jumeirah Beach Road on its own island
- Drive time: 20-30 minutes from central Dubai (longer during rush hour)
- Complimentary valet parking is available for guests
- By Hotel Transport:
- Burj Al Arab offers complimentary Rolls-Royce transfers for staying guests
- Non-guests can arrange luxury transport for approximately 250 AED ($68 USD) one-way
You need a Nol card to use public transportation.
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