About this hotel
General information
Burj Al Arab stands on its own man-made island in the Arabian Gulf: a 321-metre tower shaped like a billowing sail, lit in shifting colours at night and long since the emblem of Dubai. Twenty-first-century technology meets the opulence of an Arabian palace — rare marble, crystal, furniture in precious woods, fine carpets, gold leaf and original works of art.
Every suite is a duplex with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea. The island has an outdoor pool, and guests can go diving, windsurfing, fishing, sailing or up in a helicopter, with golf courses and tennis courts nearby. The six restaurants and two bars observe a smart-casual dress code: men wear collared shirts, trousers (not jeans) and closed shoes. There is also a library, boutiques, meeting rooms and a limousine service, and weddings and honeymoon programmes can be arranged.
Location
The hotel stands on a man-made island 280 m offshore in the Jumeirah Beach area, 15 km from central Dubai and 25 km from the international airport.
Spa
Talise Spa occupies the 18th floor, with sea views. It has two indoor pools, separate saunas for men and women, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, relaxation areas, two gyms, sunbeds, a yoga and aerobics studio, a squash court and spa boutiques. Massage, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, reflexology and facials use La Prairie products.
Sports & leisure
The 10,000 m² Burj Al Arab Terrace holds a restaurant, a bar, two pools with loungers and a beach lined with 32 air-conditioned cabanas facing Palm Jumeirah and the city skyline. Each of the 24 standard and 8 royal cabanas takes up to four guests and comes with a personal butler, dining, bar and spa menus, a stocked minibar, fresh fruit, a coffee machine and a Bang & Olufsen TV; the royal cabanas add a private bathroom, shower and veranda.
For children
Sinbad’s Kids Club on the 18th floor welcomes children aged 1–12; there is a playroom, a children’s menu and babysitting on request. Hotel guests enter the neighbouring Wild Wadi water park free of charge.
Restaurants & bars
Dining ranges from haute cuisine 200 m above the sea to afternoon tea beneath a glass dome.
- Al Muntaha — French and Italian cooking on the 27th floor, with one Michelin star
- Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara — seafood beside a vast aquarium, reached by a three-minute virtual submarine ride; a harpist plays in the evenings
- Sal — beach restaurant overlooking the Gulf
- Sahn Eddar — light-filled space under a glass dome for breakfast, afternoon tea and live music
- Al Iwan — international and traditional Arabic cuisine
- Bab Al Yam — international buffet and à la carte
- Gilt — contemporary cocktail bar
- Skyview Bar — cocktails on the 27th floor, mixed to each guest’s choice of ingredients with the bartender’s guidance
Swimming
The hotel’s own beach, Majles Al Bahar, lies alongside.
Pets
Pets are not permitted.
Rooms
All 202 suites are duplexes, fitted with the latest technology and decorated in a rich Arabian palette of fine woods, marble, sumptuous fabrics and gold, with full-height windows onto the sea.
Each suite has a TV, an iPod/iPhone dock, a control panel for curtains, air conditioning and more, an iPad, a laptop and Wi-Fi.
Duplex One Bedroom Suite
A duplex on floors 2–9 facing the Gulf, with a living and dining room with bar, a study, a king-size or twin bedroom, a dressing room and an open-plan bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower. Sleeps three adults and a child.
Duplex Sky One Bedroom Suite
A Gulf-view duplex on the 10th floor and above: a living room with dining for four downstairs, a king-size bedroom, dressing room and Jacuzzi bathroom upstairs. Sleeps three adults and a child.
Duplex Panoramic Suite
A duplex on floors 5–14 with city or Gulf views, a living and dining room with bar, a study, a bedroom and an open-plan Jacuzzi bathroom. Sleeps three adults and a child.
Duplex Club Suite
A Gulf-view suite on floors 19–20 with a living room and dining for six, a bar, a billiard table, a study, a bedroom, a dressing room and a bathroom with Jacuzzi and separate shower. Sleeps three adults and a child.
Duplex Two Bedroom Suite
A Gulf-view suite on floors 4–9 with two living areas, a dining area, a study, two bedrooms (king-size and twin) with open-plan bathrooms and a dressing room; butler service. Sleeps five adults and a child.
Duplex Sky Two Bedroom Family Suite
A family suite on floors 10–20 with a living room and dining for six, a children’s play corner, two bedrooms (king-size and twin) with bathrooms and a dressing room; butler service. Sleeps five adults and a child.
Duplex Presidential Two Bedroom Suite
A suite on the 24th floor facing the skyline or the Palm, with two king-size bedrooms, living areas, a bar, dining area, a kitchen with separate staff entrance, a study and two Jacuzzi bathrooms; butler service. Sleeps four adults and two children.
Duplex Diplomatic Three Bedroom Suite
A Gulf-view duplex on floors 21–23 with three living areas, a dining room for eight, a study, a library, a bar and three bedrooms with open-plan bathrooms. Sleeps seven adults and a child.
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