If you stay in the Burj Arab hotel in Dubai these days, you will see that it has totally redefined hospitality. This is known as one of the few 7-star hotels all over the world that offer magnificent views of the ocean. With total 202 suites pricing from $2000 to $30000 per night, this is the place for luxury lovers. Every suite is different from each other, and each of them offers customers a wonderful view of the ocean as well as the city of Dubai. This hotel also owns the highest tennis court perched on top in the world.
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.
Take A Luxury Vacation In Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai