Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.)

Dubai' best and only 6 star hotel

stay was a bit of a culture shock lots of arab businessmen and rich Americans the place is a bit soul less and although expensively decorated and furnished its very strange looking, bedroom suite was amazing very yellow with great views at dinner each table has its own chocolate fountain which was nice. glad to get back to the U.K and my senses overloaded with expensive Russian hookers drinking bellinis with rich arabs in bars that liberace must have designed o.k for a one off.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.) Photo: loune area of my suite

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If it's gold, it's gold!

I visited this hotel in 2006 as part of an educational trip with Dubai Tourism. I didn't stay, but did have a chance to look around some of the hotel.

We visited the restaurant at the very top, and the 'underwater restaurant along with some of the communal areas.

We were only allowed to take photos in the reception area before we went up the escalators - we were also not allowed to take pictures of the view of 'The World' from the top.

Let's face it - it's not my style.

I found the staff unfriendly and the decor truely gaudy and tasteless. I was glad I had the opportunity to visit, but if I had the money I would stay elsewhere.

My favourite thing about the Burj al Arab is the way it looks,but you can't see that if you're inside it...

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Spa and Resort

Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.) Photo: The Foyer at the Burj al Arab

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Dubai - Burj-al-Arab - 7 Star Luxury

If you are seeking unparalleled experience at one of the world's most storied hotels; look no further than the Burj-al-Arab. From the moment you arrive; you'll receive service that exceeds the expectations of the most discerning of travelers. Whether you arrive by one of the hotel's several Rolls Royce's or helicopters; you'll be greeted by the most attentive staff that includes concierge on each floor and twenty-four hour butler service.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Luxury Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons

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its just expensive.that's all

Well,its just exspensive and there is nothing more.

Colors of Burj

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Business Travel, Luxury Travel

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7 Stars of Luxury... is it really worth it?

Fine... I know you want to hear about it, so I guess I'm forced to mention it here...

I will not tell you "definitely stay in this hotel!"
I will also not tell you "Don't stay here!"
I will give you the facts & let you decide if the experience is worth the price.

The architecture: Yes, it is beautiful. I will admit that the concept behind the idea is lovely: The Jumeirah Beach Hotel represents a wave, the hotel’s conference centre represents a "Dhow" (traditional Arabic boat), and the Burj Al Arab was therefore designed in the shape of a sail.

The details & finish in the rooms, bathrooms, restaurants, etc. is amazing: bling-bling! Gold, satin, silk, glitter, you'll need sunglasses. But I find the decor quickly becomes overwhelming, and after the initial shock you can recognise the resemblance of what we know as "overdone, cheesy Arabic interiors".

The size: Yes, the hotel is very impressive: at 321 meters high, Burj Al Arab is taller than the Eiffel Tower and only 60 meters shorter than the Empire State Building, and also the fact that it stands on it's own man-built island, so it's reachable by helicopter, boat or by its heavily guarded bridge.

The Spa: the hotel itself does not impress me much, but I wouldn't say "no" to a day at the Assawan Spa!

For more info on the picture of Andre Agassi & Roger Federer playing tennis on the helipad of the hotel, click here...

Unique Quality: It is known as the landmark of Dubai:
If you desperately want to see the Burj Al Arab, then go as part of a guided Dubai city tour with one of the many tour operators. Afternoon Tea is offered to non-guests of the hotel every day apart from Fridays.
There are 2 options:
> The Lobby Lounge, at 3pm or at 5pm.
> Al Muntaha Sky View Rest, at 3pm or at 4pm.
Prices at the moment (Year 2007) are 280 Dhs per person.
(1 US Dollar = 3.67 Dirhams)
It is vital that you make a booking in advance.
Tel: 00971 - 4 - 301 7600.

Wining & Dining: The restaurant at the top of the hotel is called Al Muntaha... great views of the ocean, Palm Island construction & shoreline. A little know fact is that it has been voted Dubai's worst restaurant for 2 consecutive years (!) so I would suggest simply having some drinks in Al Muntaha, enjoying the views & then heading downstairs for food. My mother actually refuses to take her tourist groups there, as so many people have had diarrhea, etc. after dining there.

If you wish to have a great meal at the Burj, eat at the Al Mahara Seafood restaurant (it's not a real submarine ride... don't be so gullible). This is the hotel's signature restaurant.

MY VERDICT: If you have the cash & absolutely want to stay there for 1 night, go ahead. But please be aware that a stay at the Burj Al Arab is NOT experiencing Dubai. It's nice, but far too "over-the-top" for many of us.

In the end, all I want to say is:
Sting, Bryan Adams, the Black Eyed Peas, Bill Clinton etc. have been in Dubai before. Non of them have ever stayed in this hotel. The hotel pleaded, the organisers begged, but they have no privacy, no back-doors, no way of hiding unless you stay locked in your suite, and no safe & quick emergency exits...

For little-known, secret & true facts about the Burj Al Arab, click here!

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Architecture, Luxury Travel

Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.) Photo: Media Stunt: Andre Agassi & Roger Federer

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The wolrd most luxury hotel

Sheer luxury

I couldn't afford it, but my daughter and her husband spent a weekend there- it was a promotional package at reduced rate, lucky things.
They said it was out of this world.
The hotel has 4 rstaurants offering Europian, Arabian , Seafood and Infoemal cuisine. There are 3 bars, and the usual facilities: fitmess/gym, sauna, jacuzzi, hairdresser,swimming, shops and a shuttlebus service. Baby sitting is also available.

Unique Quality: Everything is outstanding.

It is 0.5 km from the centre of the city

It is claimed to be the most architecturally advanced and the tallest hotel in the world.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Business Travel, Luxury Travel

Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.) Photo: Burj el Arab

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The world's only 7-stars hotel

This hotel has been the world's only 7-stars all suites hotel and resorts and has become Dubai's main icon/landmark.

This must be one of the most expensive hotel in the world. If you are not the hotel guests, an entrance fee of 200-250 Dirhams is applicable, even if you want to just look around inside the hotel.

Unique Quality: Built in man-made island off shore Dubai, in-suite swimming pools/jacuzzis, Skyview restaurant/bar at top floor of the hotel, underwater restaurant, and gold-made/plated furnishing for some suites.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Spa and Resort

Burj Al Arab (Jumeirah Beach Road.) Photo: Burj Al Arab from Madinat Jumeirah

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