Burj Al-Arab
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Eat,
Good Place to Sleep,
Hotel,
Restaurant
Dubai’s signature landmark is the Burj Al-Arab, the famous sail-shaped hotel facing the Arabian Gulf. The world’s only seven-star hotel, it’s truly the stuff of James Bond movies and superstars.
Packed with bars and restaurants, the hotel is a world within a world, with guests enjoying every luxury service you can imagine in their opulent suites.
For most of us, catching that iconic shot of the hotel jutting out to sea is the closest we’ll get to the Burj Al-Arab. Mere mortals can visit, but before you can even reach the front door you have to make a booking in advance and a hefty fee is charged to sightsee.
A better way to visit is by making a reservation at one of the hotel’s many bars or restaurants. Al Muntaha restaurant and the adjacent Skyview Bar are the venues to choose for soaring panoramic views.
Latest Reviews
Review by Martyn W, May 2013
Doing what: Dubai Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour and Desert Safari
Great experience. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dubai
Review by Christine W, May 2013
Doing what: Dubai City Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
I am glad I booked this trip as it put Dubai into perspective and made it easier to get around later by myself. The guide was very helpful and knowledgable about the city.
Review by Jennifer K, April 2013
Doing what: Dubai City Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Great tour at a reasonable price. We were pick up promptly and enjoyed our enjoyed our five hour look around the city of Dubai. Our tour guide was great! Much appreciated!
Practical Info
The Burj Al-Arab stands on its own little island promontory, linked to the mainland by a private bridge. On Jumeirah Beach, it’s 15 km (9 miles) from central Dubai, and reached by taxi or Red Line metro via Jumeirah Road.
