Burj Al Arab

It is a luxury hotel with a height of 321 meters, the fourth tallest hotel in the world (surpassed by the Abraj Towers Al Bait, the Rose Rotana Hotel and Hotel Ryugyong) and one of the most representative hotel buildings. It is located at sea on an artificial island located 270 meters from the beach in the Persian Gulf, which is connected to the mainland by a road.

Construction of the building began in 1994 and officially opened on December 1, 1999. Its shape is inspired by a sailing boat and is located in a specific area in order that your shadow does not cover the beach. On the hotel roof is a heliport, which was used as a tennis court for advertising involving Andre Agassi and Roger Federer, but this, despite what many believe, is not used as a tennis court.

The interior decoration of the building was carried out by Chinese designer Khuan Chew. The instructions Sheikh Dubai gave Chew for the design of the suites and atrium were hit and innovate. Khuan and his team used large amounts of marble, velvet and gold leaflets to adorn. Six months before the inauguration, Sheikh visited the hotel to give their opinion. The majesty of the suites met your expectations of luxury and grandeur show, but seeing the painting of a white minimalist atrium, flunked. The decorator had to redesign the appearance of the lobby, adding bright colors on the ceiling, dancing fountains, a spectacle of multicolored lights and giant aquariums.

working people from more than 80 countries in the hotel, which must meet a rigorous selection process to assist guests in their native language.

Restaurants


The Burj Al Arab has nine restaurants, among which the Al Mahara located under the sea, offering an underwater view through a stained glass window shaped aquarium and the Al Muntaha, located 200 meters high, allowing a panoramic view of Dubai city. The latter is located on a cantilevered platform 27 meters from each side of the mast extends; and you have access to it through a panoramic lift. In his famous play kitchen