Rising from the Arabian Gulf on an island 280 meters from the shores of the renowned Jumeirah beach and the enchanting city of Dubai, stands the iconic Burj Al Arab, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and the world’s most luxurious hotel. Designed to resemble the graceful sails of an Arabian dhow, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 meters making it the tallest dedicated all-suite hotel in the world. The hotel is connected to the mainland by a gently curving causeway. The Burj Arab Hotel is one of only a handful of 7 star hotels in the world. For a hotel to be rated 7 stars it has to have extraordinary service and amenities that aren’t seen in most properties.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to stay at The Burj Arab Hotel, here’s what guests can experience.
Accommodations
Picture this, you enter into a huge atrium that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a palace. It’s lush and warm and has a huge atrium that has 22-karat gold embellishments. You don’t need to be checked in as you do with most hotels. You are personally greeted with coffee, dates and cool towels. A personal escort ushers you into your suite for private check in. There is also a private reception desk on every floor. Every suite is two stories and has a marble staircase. Once inside you are greeted by a personal butler who will show you around your room and tend to any needs that you have. Your room will range anywhere from 558 to 2,559 square feet and has a king size bed, living room, bathroom and dressing room. A private bar is stocked for you to get a drink from since you are probably parched from all of your travels. While you are enjoying your drink your butler will draw you a bath and you can relax in it while sipping on a glass of champagne and eating either strawberries or caviar. Once you’re finished you can slip into your plush robe and catch a glimpse of Dubai out of one of the many floor to ceiling windows in your suite. In the evening, guests not only receive chocolate and rose petals, but also a choice of La Ric Lip Balm, La Ric Hand Peeling, La Prairie Eye Cream and Hermes perfumes. Guests not only receive special turn down amenities, but also canapes, specially prepared by the chef.
Amenities
Once you leave your room many things await you. There’s 8 different restaurants to choose from. Each restaurant combines a unique combination of flavors in an elegant environment. You can choose from European, East Asian or Arabic inspired dished. After you’ve satisfied your appetite you get to partake in the outdoor activities. You have access to the hotel’s private beach which is has lounge chairs and umbrellas waiting for you. Once you are done you can get a little pampering done at the Talise Spa. You’ll get to choose from a hot stone massage, body wrap or facial. To wind down the day you head to The Sky View Bar, located at the top of Burj Al Arab. It is perched 650 feet above sea level. It’s a great place to go to sit back, enjoy a cocktail and get a great view of the area.
If you’d like, you can take advantage of a personal shopper. Dubai’s legendary status as a shopping destination has inspired the Ultimate Leisure Personal Shopping experience. A chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce will transport guests to the finest malls and a female personal shopper will be on hand to guide guests through the retail destinations. English, Arabic and Russian-speaking personal shoppers will advise on trends and special offers at designer boutiques.
For The Kids
The kids also are able to enjoy the Burj Al Arab Hotel with amenities that are tailored just for them. They receive 24-carat gold iPads to watch shows or play their favorite games on. Once they join you outside to play at the beach they will be able to keep cool by indulging in free ice pops. When they go back to their room they can enjoy the in suite entertainment that is provided or grab a delicious treat from the sweet train that stops by for a daily visit.
The Burj Al Arab hotel is just one of the many amazing things available in Dubai. The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa is located in the downtown area. The Dubai fountain, which is a massive 30 acres big, shoots water over 500 feet in the air and is a favorite place to visit for tourists. There’s even something fun to do in the desert for those adventure lovers. A four wheel drive tour let’s tourists really get a feel of the unique landscape of the area. Because of all the interesting things to do and see in Dubai it is becoming one of the world’s top tourist destinations. In 2015, it’s expected to attract around 15 million tourists. Will you be one of them?
If you want to experience more than just the hotels, we invite you to browse our escorted Dubai tours and Dubai cruises.
