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The Burj Al Arab Hotel - The Last Word In Luxury
One cannot mistake the distinctive sail facade of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. It is a stunning piece of design and engineering. The hotel has now become synonymous with the opulence and wealth of Dubai. Standing at 321 metres, it became the tallest hotel in the world upon its completion in 1999. At a cost of US$2,000,000,000 no expense was spared in the design and decoration of the building.
The sail along one side of the hotel is made from two layers of Teflon-coated fibreglass which is translucent and projects a light show every evening. By day it protects the hotel's guests from the harsh desert sunlight. There are no rooms at the hotel, only suites. Each suite is a duplex with double-height panoramic views. The smallest of them is a generous 1,800 square feet whilst the Royal Suite is a staggering 8,400 square feet. All suites have their own butler and are equipped with the latest technological conveniences. If you don't care for the Silver Cloud Rolls Royce to transport you from the airport then you may wish to take the helicopter which lands on a helipad on one of the upper floors, 200 metres from the ground. Two of the restaurants are as elaborate as the hotel itself. The Al Muntaha is based 200 metres above sea level on the 27th floor whilst the Al Mahara is reached via a three-minute simulated submarine ride. The Al Mahara cuisine is seafood and customers can enjoy their meal with stunning views of the 35,000-cubic-foot aquarium. |
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