Burj Al Arab Hotel Review

Had dinner there, complete and totally awesome buffet, can impossible je bettered

The worst management hotel I ever met. Spent an hour for the check in process, they just drop your passport in a corner of your 170sq m room without informing you. The reason of such mess management I guess due to the deployment of many interns in the front working area.

Love this iconic hotel. Most beautiful building in UAE.

I love each & everything about this hotel; their luxurious rooms, amazing food, attractive interior, breathtaking views from rooftop of the hotel, hospitality & service.

The most luxurious hotel I have been ever. Hit my expectations in the ground !!!

Burj Al Arab Hotel is the first 7-star hotel in the world. It was designed by architect Tom Wright WS Atkins PLC but the exterior was designed by Khuan. At a height of 321 meters (1,053 ft), this is the tallest building used as a luxury hotel when completed and opened in 1999.

It took six years to build. It was on an artificial island 280 meters from Jumeirah beach, and used a private bridge to connect it to the mainland. This hotel has a symbolic architecture, designed as a symbol of Dubai and takes the form of an Arab sail that has no wind to the sea.

This is one of the most wonderful hotels in the world including 28 floors, 202 rooms scattered at 26 floors of the hotel. There is an extremely spacious and sumptuous Royal Suite room. The staff ratio is 8: 1 (8 people serve a guest) and there are 60 reception counters. There are luxurious services such as butler, Roll Royce or helicopter, use iPad 24k gold shell ...

It also has 8 restaurants. It has an oceanfront restaurant, 4 swimming pools, a modern fitness room, a high-end bar and spa. Especially, there is a helipad yard which is also a floating tennis court. Many places in the hotel are inlaid with gold leaves, swarovski crystals and statuario marble. Every year 10 tons of chocolate is used to make desserts here. Royal Suite rooms here cost up to 18,716 USD / night - the price that perhaps only the richest people have the opportunity to come and experience the great here.

Located in Jumeirah, Dubai - Burj Al Arab should be a 10 star property. A short stay would be beyond amazing. The room/suite will be absolutely fantastic, wonderful staff, everything, and I mean everything about this hotel is the most amazing ever. Furthermore Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda (Check out my review on Mall of the emirates), while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Al Sofouh Beach (Check out my review on Al Sofouh Beach), Umm Suqeim Beach and Kite Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Wild Wadi Water Park. Kayaking, snorkeling, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving nearby.

Kind Regards,
Umair

5 star for review is less for the burj, one & only hotel in the earth with underwater rooms.

Too bad you can't visit ... you can only go through the gate if authorized (I guess you have to be a hotel guest)

Amazing beach and view!!! Hotel is one of the most exclusive in the world!!! Free access to the beach on the right side!!

This is the only one star hotel n the world. It's a 321mitre hotel.It is so awsome.10/10
It doesn't also look spactacular it is very luxury inside. The smallest room is 169m2,and the biggest is 704m2.
The problem is the cost, it coast's around $2,000 per night,
This place is spactacular!!!

Luxurious hotel, nothing to say, amazing to see what can be done with money ...

7star experience.. wonderful food.. the place is fabulous.. I like the pathway.. it's beautiful seen than mentioned...
One in a lifetime experience

It is expensive, but it is excellent. I found the breakfast very average for the standard of the hotel ... it had nothing special, but the service, the pampering and everything else, very good

The environment is super-luxury, but the buffet lunch can only be told or shared with me, and I have eaten it.

That was not up to the mark beach it disappointed me

I'm amazed by the beautiful hospitality of this place. Grand architecture. Beautiful space.

Good restaurants with amazing decor.

One of the most luxurious hotel in the world. It embroids all the 5 stars in its crown due to unrealistic structure, mindblowing location unmatchable services and unbeliveable fascilities. It was one of the best experience I ever Had.

To get inside do a reservation to Scape, at least a day in advance, no minimum spending, good offer and great view during the sunset.

Yea the best hotel in the world... I had 4 nights there

I LOVE It!!!!!!! I went to Burj Al Arab last summer and it is a trip i will never forget. It has Spacious rooms beautiful bathrooms and wonderful customer care. You know what! I'll give it 7 out of 5

Amazing view.Infinite pool is a dream with a bag full with ice cold water and face towels.The Butlers service available 24/7 was a great perk.The Hermes parfume and amenities was a special touch.The whole palatial experience is one of a kind.Slight update of the decor is needed.The breakfast buffer was great.The whole experience was worth the effort.Amazing....

A true example of modern infrastructure and the architectural design...

This hotel is truly spectacular. We watched the sunset and had drinks at Scape before heading to our 4 course dinner at Al Muntaha.

Amazing place , must to visit grate architecture along with branded things and perfect place to enjoy vacation.

Nice architecture! Nice hotel too in a artificial island!

Good place to have nice ambient experience but it is very expensive. I have been couple of times but cuisine which are served their are just ok. We didn't find anything extra ordinary on menu in line with its hotel accommodation.

Nice
It's amazing experience there

We were on a short break in Dubai for brunch in Burj al Arab. It is worth it! Top selection, really very noble. Should be done when you are there!

Great place to visit while in Dubai. Cocktails were lovely and the bar lounge so relaxing

Whats to say? Awsome just Awsome. Way more spectacular on the inside than the outside with its full height atrium. Pure unashamed luxury. A once in a lifetime, for me anyway, experience.

Repeatedly voted the world's most luxurious hotel, this stunning destination offers you the finest service and experiences throughout - right down to an optional chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce, private beach access, a breathtaking terrace with pools and cabanas as well as some of the world s best dining venues, including the highly acclaimed Al Mahara.

Amazing hotel, must see when you come to dubai, book a table in one of the restaurants there, all fancy some with minimum spend like Scape, expect to pay around 40$/50$ per person. Enjoy it

Wow. I mean wow. Gold flakes on truffles. Best ever. If in Dubai. A must for food.

It's a fantastic hotel couldn't fault it but very expensive to wine and dine there.

Were on a honeymoon trip with your loved one! Expensive, rich, but worth it. Service, rooms and atmosphere deserve the highest ball. For breakfast, give pineapples and all sorts of delicacies. We were pleased with our honey moon. Separately, about aromas, the toilet smells cooler than my best perfume. It's a thrill!

Excellent ambience and unmatched grandeur!
This is manmade wonder.

Luxury Hotel, with very friendly staff n beautiful place. Good food, best for snorkeling and scuba diving. during sunset n cool live music.... Lovely place to be !
Best

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah features ultra-luxurious suites overlooking the sea, 9 signature restaurants and an opulent full-service spa. Guests may arrive at the property by either one of the world's largest chauffeur-driven fleets of Rolls-Royce's or alternatively by a dedicated helicopter transfer service. The new terrace offers two swimming pools, 32 luxury cabanas, a restaurant and a bar transforming the hotel into a full resort.

Featuring floor to ceiling windows with panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf, each suite includes an iPad, complimentary WiFi, a 21-inch iMac, and widescreen interactive HD TV. Bose iPhone docking station and media hub is also available.

The Sky View Bar is suspended 200 m above sea level and is idea for afternoon tea and cocktails. Al Muntaha is the Burj Al Arab's signature fine dining restaurant serving contemporary European cuisine.

Each experience at Talise Spa has been carefully crafted and exclusively developed using the world s most luxurious products to leave you utterly pampered. Both ladies and gentlemen s relaxation areas feature an aqua retreat. Facilities include separate indoor infinity pools, hot tub and treatment rooms overlooking the Arabian Gulf complement the spa, along with saunas, steam rooms and plunge pools.

Located directly on the beach, Villa Beach restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. The Summersalt Beach Club is exclusive to Jumeirah Al Naseem and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah suite guests who will be accommodated on the first come, first served basis. All guests will get access to the newly refurbished Jumeirah Beach Hotel private beach.

Featuring brand new cabanas, sun loungers, along with magnificent views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, it creates the perfect beachside spot exclusive for Burj Al Arab Jumeirah guests only.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah offers unlimited access to the water sports activities at Wild Wadi Waterpark , located just a 5-minute walk across the island bridge. Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a 15-minute walk away.

This property is also rated for the best value in Dubai! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: , Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the third tallest hotel in the world (although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space).Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a ship. It has a helipad near the roof at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground.

Site

The beachfront area where Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel are located was previously called Miami Beach.The hotel is located on an island of reclaimed land 280 meters offshore of the beach of the former Chicago Beach Hotel.The locale's name had its origins in the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company which at one time welded giant floating oil storage tanks, known locally as Kazzans on the site.

The old name persisted after the old hotel was demolished in 1997. Dubai Chicago Beach Hotel remained as the Public Project Name for the construction phase of Burj Al Arab Hotel until Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the new name.

Design and construction

Burj Al Arab was designed by multidisciplinary consultancy Atkins led by architect Tom Wright, who has since become co-founder of WKK Architects. The design and construction were managed by Canadian engineer Rick Gregory also of WS Atkins. It is very similar to the Vasco da Gama Tower located in Lisbon, Portugal. Construction of the island began in 1994 and involved up to 2,000 construction workers during peak construction. It was built to resemble the billowing spinnaker sail of a J-class yacht.Two "wings" spread in a V to form a vast "mast", while the space between them is enclosed in a massive atrium. The architect Tom Wright said "The client wanted a building that would become an iconic or symbolic statement for Dubai; this is very similar to Sydney with its Opera House, London with Big Ben, or Paris with the Eiffel Tower. It needed to be a building that would become synonymous with the name of the country.

Fletcher Construction from New Zealand was the lead joint venture partner in the initial stages of pre-construction and construction.The hotel was built by South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts and Al Habtoor Engineering and the interior works were delivered by UAE based Depa.

The building opened in December 1999.

Rooms and suites

The hotel is managed by the Jumeirah Group. Despite its size, Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-story floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 m2 (1,820 sq ft), the largest covers 780 m2 (8,400 sq ft).

Suites feature design details that juxtapose east and west. White columns show great influence.Bathrooms are accented by mosaic tile patterns.

The Royal Suite, billed at US$24,000 per night, is listed at number 12 on World's 15 most expensive hotel suites compiled by CNN Go in 2012

The Burj Al Arab is very popular with the Chinese market, which made up 25 percent of all bookings at the hotel in 2011 and 2012.

One of the finest hotel one an spot in the world,being a passionate foodie i would suggest this place as High tea spot and yess the thing is very nice

It's amazing hotel. Beautiful view and superbly maintained.

ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST HOTELS

The moment you see this bldg you get mesmerised the way it looks and shaped. Standing firm on the sea it is one of the architectural wonders built.

Before entering the hotel, you get zapped by the number of luxurious cars which are used to pick the elite guests staying in this grand and luxurious hotel. From a Hummer, a Merc to a Rolls Royce. It is a pleasure to the eye and deep hole in the pocket.

Entering the lobby makes you stay there for almost an hour with those gold painted huge columns, the shops around the lobby, the music fountain and finally the decor & ambiance.

Staying in this luxurious hotel will always be a dream come true, but atleast we could enjoy the nice buffet in the restaurant.

After lunch, we could sneak to the top floor through the capsule lift which is at the back side of hotel which overlooks the sea and give you a breath taking view. But you could take your breadth the lift is on its top floor where there is a helipad stationed for the rich and the elite guests. Unfortunately, due to security reasons we could not step out of the lift also and had to return back to lobby.

A must visit to this hotel with a deep hole in the pocket..