Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai

The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai has redefined hospitality like never before. It is one of the few 7 star hotels in the world offering magnificent views of the ocean. It has a total of 202 suites with prices ranging from $2000 to $30000 a night. All the suites are totally different from each other and each of them offers a fantastic view of the ocean and Dubai City. It also has the world’s highest tennis court perched on top.

The hotel is built atop a man made artificial island which is about half a kilometer from the main land. The shape of the hotel is in the form of a sail. The famous Jumeirah beach stands next to the hotel. Today this hotel has become the most famous landmark of Dubai and it gains the same importance as what the Opera House holds for Sydney or the Statue of Liberty holds for New York. Since it has only 202 suite rooms the hotel is filled to capacity throughout the year.

The lobby is grand and then there is the escalator that takes you to the lobby. There is a big aquarium on both sides of the up and down escalators. On the main lobby there is a beautiful water fountain with jets of water coming from one side and then entering the holes on the other side. The lobby has exclusive stores that sell royal items right from carpets to jewelry.

Do not miss to have a look at the two most talked about restaurants in Dubai. The first hotel is Al Mahara that has a big seawater aquarium with different types of fish. Here you will feel that you are having your dinner under the ocean. The other restaurant worth a mention is the Al Muntaha which is at the top of the building. The view from here is outstanding as you can see the whole of Dubai City on one side and the Indian Ocean in the front. You can also see other prominent landmarks such as the Palm Jumeirah that is a cluster of islands made right in the middle of the sea.

Entry to the hotel is allowed only to business delegates and guests who are staying at the hotel. However you can gain entry by taking one of the breakfast, lunch or dinner buffets. It is definitely worth buying the buffet package as the Burj Al Arab is one site in Dubai that you can’t afford to miss out. The swimming pool area overlooks the ocean and for a moment you will feel that water from the pool and the ocean has become one. You can also take a stroll along the Jumeirah beach. The beach is clean and the water is crystal clear. The Burj Al Arab looks in its full splendor at night as the lights come out. The hotel was completed a record six months earlier than the completion date and it was opened to the public on New Years eve amidst a grand fireworks show.
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai

Kunal Vahalia is a travel agent based in Mumbai and he is a specialist at conducting Mumbai sightseeing tours and excursions around Mumbai. He has put in a lot of effort in researching the Mumbai tours and has come up with 14 types of different Mumbai tours. You can visit his Mumbai sightseeing tours website at http://www.namastecitytour.com.

Comments