Overview

The Burj Al Arab Hotel is one of the finest lodgings in the world. Its breathtaking design (to resemble a billowing sail) is as startling as it is creative. Burj Al Arab is located in the Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai, 15 kilometers (nine miles) from the main city center and 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Dubai International Airport. It is well served by taxis and has its own fleet of ten chauffeur driven Rolls-Royces. It rises on a man-made island 280 meters (919 feet) offshore and is linked to the mainland by a slender causeway. The hotel ascends to a height of 321 meters (1053 feet), dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel is the finest the world has to offer.