on November 1, 2004We were able to see the hotel as we approached Dubai on the flight - you can see it towering above the gorgeous blue waters of the Arabian Gulf for miles around.
We were met by a hotel representative on arrival at the airport. He carried our bags and whisked us through Immigration at lightening speed.
We transferred to the hotel in one of their fleet of white Rolls -Royces. We were offered iced towels by the driver, and he gave me a rose.
The hotel is truly breathtaking - but in my opinion it is not the "best hotel in the world."
The service is very good, the food was great, and the rooms are all suites. Duplex suites. Big enough to live in. Bigger probably than our first house was, if you consider the square footage.
A great experience in an interesting hotel, but, well, I doubt I would stay there again.
There are hotels in Dubai that I consider much better - maybe the Burj is just too big ?
The decor inside this place is awesome. Not to my taste, but has to be seen to be believed.
The atrium is stunning - non-residents can pay to enter the hotel I believe.
The views from the floor to ceiling windows in the suites are awesome.
Nice touches, such as complimentary fruits and mineral water when you are lying in the sun.
You have your own butler. He brings you complimentary tea or coffee in the morning.
The bar right at the top of the hotel, just below the heli-pad is worth visiting . Yes the drinks are expensive, its worth it just to see the views and to experience the Burj.
All in all, if you can afford to stay here, by all means try it, if only for one night. But it made me feel like I was in DisneyWorld or something.
I was glad to be moving on the next day.
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