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Burj Al Arab

Iconic sail-shaped hotel on an artificial island.

4.7 on Google · 30,720 reviews

Why people come to Burj Al Arab

Restaurant or bar access for non-guests

A reservation grants foyer access and a taste of the hotel without booking a room.

Opulent lobby and suites

Reviewers describe the interiors and royal suites as beyond luxurious.

0.4km

to Wild Wadi Water Park

Landmark, the closest of the places we cover nearby.

Rolls Royce transfers and helipad

Guest transport includes a Rolls Royce fleet and a helipad on site.

Attentive, fast service

Multiple reviewers highlight prompt, courteous staff and quick response to requests.

History

Reviewers reference the hotel having stood for around two decades as one of Dubai's defining landmarks, built on its own artificial island.

Significance

It functions as a symbol of Dubai's luxury reputation, reviewers call it a 7-star experience and a once-in-a-lifetime visit, even when only accessed through a restaurant reservation rather than a stay.

Architecture

Built on an artificial island with its own helipad and a fleet of Rolls Royces for guest transfers, the hotel is known for an opulent lobby and lavish suites that reviewers say are worth seeing even briefly.