If you have already been to Dubai and are familiar with the city, then hotel Burj Al Arab needs no special introduction to you. This is the second tallest building of the world that is used as a hotel. Towering at 1050 ft, this is also a famous landmark of Dubai and is known to be the tallest hotel existing in this city. The hotel is an architectural marvel. It stands on a well designed artificial island. There is a private curving bridge that connects the hotel to the Jumeirah beach. The hotel is designed in a way so as to symbolize the transformation of Dubai and also mimics the sail of a boat. This hotel has excellent and fascinating architecture and therefore, it should always be on your ‘must watch’ list, whether you choose to stay at this hotel or not.
The construction of the Burj Al Arab hotel started in 1994 under the supervision and planning of Tom Wright, the amazingly talented architect of this fabulous hotel. He was aware that he was to build something iconic that would be able to give Dubai a new name. The construction was planned in a way so that the hotel resembled the sail of a dhow. There are 2 wings in this hotel, which are designed in a ‘V’ form. The hotel is constructed on an artificial island, which is about 920 feet offshore. The total expenditure was estimated at USD 650 million. This is considered to be one of the most expensive hotels of the world.
Those who stay at the Burj Al Arab hotel cannot forget the experience of their pleasurable stay at the hotel. They pledge to come back again and again to the hotel and enjoy the excellent services, facilities, comforts, and ambience of the hotel. The rooms and suites of the hotel are extraordinary. Some notable facts about the hotel suites and rooms are mentioned here:
• There are 28 double storey floors in the hotel.
• There are 202 bedroom suites for the guests in all these floors.
• The smallest suite of the hotel is 1,820 sq ft while the largest suite is 8,400 sq ft.
• You may have to spend a little more than other hotels in Dubai, if you wish to stay in this exquisite hotel, but it is truly worth the stay. You have to spend US$1,000 per night in this Dubai hotel. The most expensive of all the suites is the Presidential Suite. You need to pay a sum of US$28,000 per night.
• The rooms and suites at the Burj Al Arab hotel are well decorated, extremely comfortable with all kinds of amenities that a guest needs to make the stay comfortable. There are White Tuscan columns and spiral staircases adding to beauty and elegance of the room.
• The bathrooms are designed like spas with a clear evidence of Arabian-influenced geometries that help to add a regional stylish touch to the décor.
There are two restaurants in the hotel – Al Muntaha and Al Mahara. Both of them serve excellent food and offer some of the top cuisines in the world. You can enjoy the delicacies while enjoying the magnificent view of the Persian Gulf. The Burj Al Arab hotel is truly worth the money spent. If you get a chance to travel to Dubai, then do not miss out on an opportunity to check out this magnificent hotel.