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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

So recognizable that it instantly became an international symbol for
modern Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (meaning “Arabian tower”),
completed in 1999, is an exclusive all-suite hotel. With its helipad
on the 28th floor and a restaurant seemingly suspended in mid-air,
it is a place of sheer decadence. At a soaring 321 m (1,053 ft), it also
takes the trophy for being the world’s tallest all-suite hotel. Set on
its own artificial island against the backdrop of the turquoise waters
of the Gulf, it is dazzling white by day and rainbow-coloured by night,
when its façade is used as a canvas for spectacular light displays.

Lobby
Talise Spa
NEED TO KNOW 1 4
The lobby is an
Perched on the
MAP C1 • Jumeirah Rd, 18th floor, Talise Spa airy space of marbles,
Dubai • 04 301 7777 is an idyllic retreat with mosaics and hand-
• www.jumeirah.com soothing ocean views. crafted carpets in
Al Mahara: open 12:30– The beautiful decor is swirling patterns. There
3pm, 7pm–midnight reminiscent of baths used is an impressive multi-
Skyview Bar: open by ancient Middle Eastern hued dancing fountain.
noon–2am civilizations.There are
panoramic views from
• In order to enter the the infinity pools.
hotel, you must have a
The Exterior
reservation for a meal, 2
cocktails or afternoon The shore-facing
tea. To do this, call the façade of the Burj is
hotel at 04 301 7600 or covered by what looks
email BAArestaurants@ like stretched translucent
jumeirah.com. The most fabric. This is Teflon-
affordable options are coated woven glass fibre.
drinks at Gold On 27 It is the first time such
and at Scape Restaurant technology has been
& Bar, or food at Bab used in this way in any
Al Yam. building worldwide.
• The dress code at
Skyview Bar
Gold On 27 and Scape 3
Restaurant & Bar is With its sky-high
The Atrium
"stylish chic", and smart location, this rooftop bar 5
casual dress is required offers the most amazing The vast gold-
at Bab Al Yam. vistas of the shimmering leaf-covered columns
coastline. The bar – a and many layers of floors
must for cocktails at rising up from the lobby
sunset – is reached by an (above) give a strange
express panoramic lift. dizzying sensation.

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