Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab is considered the only 7-star hotel in the world. Since its construction, it has been classified as the best hotel on the planet by many in the hospitality industry.
Our recommended option is to attend the "Indulgent Afternoon Tea" at 4 pm. The price is of this is 620 AED (US$ 168.70) and includes infinite different types of tea, a glass of champagne, different sandwiches and snacks, tea cakes and tarts. You can stay in the bar until around 7 pm when they start serving dinner. You can also book food, which is just as excellent and similarly priced.
To see what makes the Burj Al Arab Hotel so special, you just need to hear some of its characteristics. It's constructed on its own artificial island 280 meters off the coast, measures 1050 feet high, and all of the rooms are suites, with the smallest covering 1900 square feet. The hotel transfer service uses BMWs, Rolls Royce, and a private helicopter.
Its construction took five years, and the hotel was inaugurated in December 1999. Today the sail-shaped construction makes it one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
How much does a room cost?
As you can probably guess, sleeping at the Burj Al Arab is not especially cheap. The prices begin from € 1.30 (US$ 1.40) per night, including breakfast and treats like dates and chocolate, and even a complete set of Hermes products for men and women.
Those who can't resist the impulse will not be left disappointed; you can see the prices and make the reservation online at the following link:
- Hotel Burj Al Arab - Minimum price guaranteed
How to visit the Burj Al Arab
Perhaps including a visit to a hotel as one of the top things to see in Dubai sounds strange, but what is certain is that the Burj Al Arab is not any old hotel.
You can visit the hotel and admire its fountains, stores, and impressive lobby (the highest lobby in the world, located at more than 200 meters high) by booking a guided tour, but if you prefer, you can also make a reservation at one of the restaurants or bars.
Restaurant prices start at 350 AED (US$ 95.20) for breakfast in the Sahn Eddar restaurant on the first floor.
For the full experience and the best views of Dubai, the best option is to book a lunch or dinner package at the Sky Bar on the 27th floor (over 200 meters above sea level).
How to make the reservation
If you want to enjoy afternoon tea or lunch in the Burj Al Arab, you can directly book on our website, where we take care of absolutely everything! It includes, as well as the experience itself, hotel pickup and drop–off (or drop-off wherever you like!).
You can make the booking by emailing BAArestaurants@jumeirah.com, indicating your name, event, number of people, date and time, contact phone number, and credit card details. Don't forget to book a table next to the window so you can enjoy the fantastic views, and turn up early!
The experience is expensive, but one you won't regret.
If you prefer to take a guided tour of the Burj Al Arab, you can see all the information and book at this link:
More photos
We're lucky enough to have spent a night at the Burj Al Arab. You can see our fabulous photos of the room and other parts of the hotel here:
Nearby places
Wild Wadi Water Park (353 m) Souk Madinat Jumeirah (848 m) Mall of the Emirates (3 km) Ski Dubai (3 km)
